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Paralegal job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume Applying for paralegal at a law firm or legal department? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.
Duties to write on your resume Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.
Drafted contracts, affidavits, demand letters and other legal documents for lawyers to review Researched laws, past cases and legal rules to support each case Organized case files, evidence and court documents so any paper could be found fast Prepared documents for filing and tracked court deadlines and hearing dates Interviewed clients and witnesses and wrote clear notes of what they said Reviewed contracts and flagged missing details or unclear terms for the lawyer Scheduled meetings, hearings and client appointments and kept the lawyer's calendar updated Kept client information private and followed the firm's confidentiality rules No legal work yet? Use the same lines for school research papers, a law school project or an internship, and say where.
A resume objective you can adapt Detail-oriented law or pre-law graduate looking for a paralegal job, ready to learn fast, keep records accurate and support lawyers on every case.
Skills employers ask for Clear legal writing in English Researching laws and past cases Keeping files and records organized Paying close attention to small details Keeping client information private What the interview asks Why do you want to work as a paralegal? Name something real, like an interest in a type of law or in helping clients.How do you keep track of many deadlines at once? Describe a real system, like a calendar, a checklist or reminders.What would you do if you found a mistake in a document that was already filed? Tell the lawyer right away, then help fix it. Never hide it.How do you handle private client information? Say you never share it outside the team, online or in person.The questions every interview asks, with sample answers
How to get hired Most posts ask for a law degree, a pre-law course or a paralegal course, or sometimes strong office experience. Prepare a resume, a valid ID, NBI clearance and your government numbers like SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN. Apply online or send your resume directly to law offices and company legal departments. Expect an interview and sometimes a short writing or document review test. What the work is like You work mostly at a desk, reading and writing documents. Deadlines can get tight before a hearing, and one small mistake can matter a lot.
Questions Do I need a law degree to work as a paralegal? Not always. Many posts prefer a law or pre-law degree, but some accept other degrees or strong office experience.
Can a paralegal work part-time or from home? Sometimes. Most jobs are full-time at the office, but remote and part-time legal support roles exist.
What should I study to become a paralegal? A pre-law or law course helps most. Short paralegal courses also help, and strong English writing matters.
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