Legal Aid Worker Sample Resume

Melissa Moretz
122 Main Street
Toledo, Ohio
Home: 412-999-8756
Cell: 412-999-8757
E-mail: missymlaw@legala.com
 Objectives:

• To obtain a senior legal aid position in a national nonprofit law organization.

 Achievements/Skills:

• Ten years in the legal aid field.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, a dedicated member of a team.
• Self-motivated, positive, proactive attitude.
• Strong time management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of legal terminology.
• In depth knowledge of Federal Labor Laws.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
• Able to type a net 75 words per minute.
• Extensive interest and knowledge of labor, employment, and civil rights laws.
• Outstanding ability to prioritize and handle several corresponding tasks.
• Unique ability to relate to all ages and diverse backgrounds.

 Education:Associates Degree, Paralegal/Legal Aid Studies, Brown Mackie College January 1996-May 1998
 Work Experience:

Executive Legal Aid to Senior Partner, (Current position) The Law Aid Society of Toledo, Ohio, Starting June 2006

The Law Aid Society of Toledo is a non profit firm that provides legal Help to low income individuals. Law Aid currently has five offices and 85 employees throughout the state of Ohio. My duties include:

• Working with other lawyers, associates, employees, courts, and counsel to provide the best possible solution for the client.
• Responsible for drafting case summaries.
• Providing assistance to staff attorneys and other company associates in their everyday activities.
• Development successful, long-lasting relationship with the organization low income clientele.
• Providing drafts of letters and other simple documents.
• Typing memos, e-mails, and other forms of correspondence.
• Welcoming clients and properly scheduling appointments.
• Assuring the office is organized and is operated efficiently.

Legal Secretary, Cleveland Legal Support Services, Cleveland, Ohio June 1998-May 2006

Cleveland Legal Support Services (CLSS) is a small, city-wide firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income and elderly individuals, as well as, the disabled. CLSS receives funding from the State of Ohio, the federal government, and the United Way. My duties included:

• Working in various areas of law including, family, disability, immigration, and government benefits.
• Worked as a part of a successful office team and offered support to the other staff and lawyers.
• Responsible for processing case files and entering information into the management system.
• Administrative duties such as, typing, copying and filing varied legal documentation.

 Professional Affiliations:Certified Paralegal, State of Ohio
 References:Available upon request.