Legal executive CV Template

Any legal CV template should focus ideally on the knowledge of law and its intricacies so also the legal executive CV. In addition, it should reflect drafting abilities, research abilities and interpersonal relations. In depth experience in various kinds of law, if possible should be mentioned clearly in the CV to make it more attractive. This CV template can be used by legal assistants, law assistants and law executives.

Sample Legal Executive Resume Template

Simon Jordan,

234 Bakersville Rd,

Lancashire

PR7 2AA

Mobile Number: 44 2343 5767

Telephone Number: 012345 86958

Career Objective

With over four years of experience as a legal executive of a leading law firm, I am extremely knowledgeable in the areas of both civil and criminal law. In addition, I have excellent drafting skills that make me an asset to all my employers. I can conduct independent research and am looking forward to honing my skills.

Educational Background

Certificate Course in Legal Executive, 2005

Bachelor of Law, 2004

Bachelor of Arts, 2001

Work Experience

2007-Present: Legal Executive, Murray and Murray

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing memorandum of all cases
• Assisting attorneys in Court on various cases
• Interacting with clients and getting all information
• Extensive research related to cases handled by firm
• Prepared all other court related documentation
• Advised clients on possible recourses available
• Trained and monitored legal interns

2005-2006: Legal Executive, Inform Ltd

Responsibilities

• Drafted suits, briefs, pleadings etc
• In depth research into various aspects of criminal law
• Created a drafting template for convenience
• Assisted lawyers in Court in pleadings
• Liaised between clients and attorneys

Skills

• Excellent drafting skills
• Excellent research skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Proficient in computers
• In depth knowledge of legal provisions
• Multilingual in Spanish, Turkish and English

Achievements

• Devised new template for easy drafting
• Handled independent research of criminal law provisions