Sample Paralegal Resume

This free sample paralegal resume can be of great use as you prepare your resume - whether you're an entry-level or highly experienced paralegal follow the example as outlined below.

Use it to generate ideas and to get an understanding of the general layout.

This is an exciting career field with a faster than average growth rate expected.

Competition for jobs should continue that's why it is important to have a professional resume that clearly displays your skills & qualifications!

Use the sample paralegal resume below as a guide...

Experienced, formally trained paralegals should have the best employment opportunities.

Jamie Miller
555 City Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
233-555-9876
jamie@mydomain.com

• Excellent research, documentation, and reporting abilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills. Bilingual.
• Familiar with filings, petitions, case management, and interviewing.
• Previous court experience as Immigration Social Worker.
• More than four years of experience in immigration law.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jenkens & Gilchrist, PC, Dallas, TX 1999 – Present
Immigration Paralegal

• Managed more than 300 cases while maintaining a 100% success rate, with no clients denied initial or renewed status.
• Worked directly with attorneys and partners on cases involving granting permission for foreign nationals to work in U.S.
• Performed functions of junior attorney carrying out multiple aspects of case preparation and management.
• Communicate regularly with consulates and representatives of European, Latin American, and Middle Eastern countries to ensure all paperwork acquired and properly completed, all fees accounted for, and all regulations adhered to.
• Prepare and file Adjustments of Status, H-1B and G-1B nonimmigrant petitions, Immigrant Visa petitions, TN petitions, and Naturalization applications.
• Perform all necessary functions and actions to obtain Immigration or State Department approval.

• Assisted and represented clients attempting to gain residential and / or legal work status in United States. Clients consisted primarily of undocumented individuals.
• Prepared and filed Adjustments of Status, Naturalization, and Work and Travel documentation.
• One of only two employees in region granted status of Accredited Representative, with permission to represent clients in court and sign all pertinent legal documents.