A Freelance Paralegal undertakes duties such as drafting and proofing legal documents, interviewing witnesses during preliminary investigations, and engaging in trial preparation. Other daily accountabilities are listed on the Freelance Paralegal Resume as – carrying out subpoenas and summarizing depositions; providing paralegal services to attorneys, organizing and filing documents, preparing legal papers, drafting complaints, bankruptcy plans, and researching case laws. The job description also contains tasks such as performing legal research, writing correspondence, and summarizing court transcripts.
The basic requirement to work as a Freelance Paralegal is the same as any standard paralegal, and that includes earning a paralegal studies degree. Useful traits and capabilities include the following – highly trustworthy, dependable, and punctual; the ability to build a strong client base, and strong knowledge of pertaining laws and regulations.
Objective : Trained, advised, and mentored new employees, instilling a culture of collaboration, dedication, and innovation. Earning reputation for effective office leadership in fast-paced medical, legal, and administrative environments. Sustaining cooperative work environment through goal-setting, idea-sharing, and open lines of communication.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Excel, LexisNexis, Paralegal, Notary Public.
Description :
Drafted Discovery, subpoenas, issue/serve subpoenas, pleadings and other legal correspondence and documents.
Managed Files and organization for offices/organization of office, filing and calendar systems.
Documented transcription.
Summarized medical records, depositions and other discovery documents for review.
Drafted briefs; assisted with final draft and research.
Researched fields of interest.
Trial prepared and assisted in the courtroom.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Law
Freelance Paralegal Resume
Summary : Freelance Paralegal with experience in trial preparation; legal research; drafting legal documents, such as legal arguments, motions, contracts and agreements; organizing, indexing and tracking files; and providing executive level support, such as managing attorney's calendar, coordinating trial and hearing dates, and scheduling travel arrangements.
Skills : Typing speed of 60 words per minute, Knowledge of medical terminology.
Description :
Drafted a variety of legal documents, such as briefs, petitions, motions, and business contracts.
Conducted legal research to compile and analyze information on case laws and court rules.
Prepared trial reports, divorce documents and bankruptcy orders.
Drafted POA's, and pleadings.
Scheduled meetings with clients, witnesses and police officers to obtain case facts and figures.
Collected records from medical establishments and submit all relevant details in court.
Coordinated depositions and process deposition transcripts, as well as promoting prepaid legal services.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Certificate In Paralegal
Freelance Paralegal Resume
Summary : Seeking a Freelance Paralegal Position with an organization where I can be fulfilled by utilizing my exceptional legal content writing skills and my brilliant educational background in conducting Legal Researches on various legal issues, writing or drafting Legal Memos, Motions, Briefs, Statements of a Case, Petitions, Answers to Complaints and other related administrative tasks, thereby assisting in orchestrating a smooth flow of the legal operations while revolutionizing the growth of the organization by constantly updating my skills with different methods of improvement on the knowledge and skill I have for the position.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Drafting, Writing Memos, Telephone Etiquette,.
Description :
Drafted Legal Memos, Motions, Briefs, Statements of a Case, Petitions, Answers to Complaints and other defensive pleadings.
Conducted research to locate, communicate with, interview, and retain expert witnesses.
Analyzed and summarized factual information.
Reviewed and obtained all relevant documents in client's possession.
Researched procedural, administrative, and case law.
Conducted computer-assisted legal and factual research using on-line services such as WESTLAW, LEXIS or Dialog.
Ensured accuracy of table of contents and table of authorities.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Law
Freelance Paralegal Resume
Headline : Highly qualified Freelance Paralegal with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Specialized Programs.
Description :
Organized work by reading and routing correspondence.
Transcribed dictation tapes.
Researched trial case records.
Subpoenaed medical records, Researched Medical records.
Paralegal Participated in initial client interview.
Conducted legal research relating to pleading and motion preparation.
Organized and analyzed documents.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AA Degree
Freelance Paralegal Resume
Summary : Freelance Paralegal is Reviewing, examining, and processing the following filing and registration types in a timely manner: service of process, consent to service, trademark/service mark, development authority, trust estate, cable/video franchise authority, structured settlement purchase company, private child support collection agency, itinerant entertainer, other special services filings, and other Division related filings, including but not limited to, business formation filings, amendments, name reservations, and annual registrations.
Skills : SalesForce, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.
Description :
Provided freelance services on a short or long-term basis to lawyers and executive firms.
Prepared summary of Interrogatories and various legal documents, including: summons and complaint, proof of service, and strong mediation and trial prep.
Specific past experienced involved civil and criminal litigation in all facets of appeals in the NY State Supreme Court, NY State Court of Appeals, U.S.
Courted of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court.
Conducted research and memo preparation.
Reviewed, edited, and administered contracts.
Input records into bankruptcy filing software.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Certification In Paralegal
Freelance Paralegal Resume
Summary : Looking for a sales position in solar. The ideal position could include both residential and commercial sales. I have an extensive and highly sales background. In addition, I have hands-on knowledge of solar installations from over three hundred hours of volunteer work installing residential solar energy systems.
Skills : Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, ServiceNow, NContracts.
Description :
Prepared motions, case briefs, memos and letters.
Conducted legal research.
Organized and prepared legal files.
Responsible for summarizing discovery and gathering any missing discovery.
Worked with detectives, police officers, clients, victims and witnesses to collect necessary information.
Performed various office administrative duties.
Independent contract positions with various law firms and corporations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Certification In Paralegal Studies
Freelance Paralegal Resume
Summary : Passionate, organized paralegal provides litigation legal assistance and professional support in immigration and administration tasks, compliance, and production of various legal documents. Main employability factors include: Over 13 years of experience in legal assistance field with dedication and self-motivation to learn and develop in many areas of law. Attentive to details. Plan, prioritize and execute independently.
Assisted applicants with the electronic filing of U.S.
Prepared forms and letters for clients to send to U.S. government agencies.
Translated important and confidential documents on behalf of the clients.
Tutored English as a second language.
Review affidavits and depositions, draft summary.
Completed e-discovery support including legal holds, ESI collections, database uploads, search protocol, production.
Acted as freelance contract paralegal to Craig F.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelors Of Law
Freelance Paralegal Resume
Objective : Freelance Paralegal with 3 years of experience in Accurately interpreting, analyzing, explaining, and applying complex statutes and regulations, with a sound understanding of how they correlate to document filings, Analyzing submitted documents and makes a determination to accept or deny submitted documents based on statutory and regulatory compliance.
Prepared informal accountings under attorney supervision.
Prepared ancillary probate petition for NY matters under attorney supervision and regular probate petition for NY matters under attorney supervision.
Assisted attorney with NJ probate.
Prepared forms such as refunding bond and release forms and transfer agents forms to transfer stock under attorney supervision.
Prepared NJ Inheritance Tax Return under attorney supervision.
Prepared Form 706 under attorney supervision.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's
Freelance Paralegal Resume
Headline : Have been perfecting my abilities as a paralegal/legal assistant, working with practices focusing on family law, bankruptcy, criminal defense, will preparation, and civil litigation. Goal, under your supervision, is to increase billable time, improve productivity, and support you in reaching your objectives. All my working career, I have been: Devoted to being an organized, detail oriented self-starter. Committed to individual responsibility to support team success.
Skills : Legal Research, Legal Writing, Propounding And Answering Written Discovery, Analyzing Medical Records.
Description :
Provided legal services to attorneys on a contract basis with a specialty in personal injury/medical malpractice by reviewing, analyzing and .
Communicated complex legal issues to clients in an easy-to-understand manner Interview clients to obtain facts regarding cases formulating questions .
Provided administrative support to various firms that contracted me through the LAPA's website.
Maintained contact with client and family regarding status of case Docket call.
Contacted potential plaintiffs to determine whether they wished to join in a class action settlement.
Explained the procedure and answered non-legal questions.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Industrial Management
Freelance Paralegal Resume
Summary : Experience Freelance Paralegal, contracts expert looking for a new corporate position with growth and challenge, Established a sole proprietorship which allowed me to engage in paralegal work with a partnering attorney in a variety of legal content areas. Conducting pre-claim investigation and initial case assessments. Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court.
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