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.
- 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.
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.
References:Available upon request.
