Winston Alfred Willis
Maplewood, N.J. 07040
acn3h6@r.postjobfree.com
January 30, 2015
McHugh & Imbornone P.A.
Florham Park, N.J. 07932
Re: Paralegal Employment
To Whom It May Concern:
I am a recent graduate of the Paralegal Studies Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University and it
is with great interest that I apply for a position as a paralegal at your firm. Please accept this
letter and enclosed resume as my formal application.
With more than five years experience as a criminal defense paralegal pre-dating my certification,
I have worked on a variety of complicated defense cases at all phases of litigation in municipal,
state and federal courts. My refined writing and editing skills, as well as my comprehensive
research and acute listening skills, are all characteristics necessary to thrive as a paralegal.
Aside from my robust professional qualifications, you will find that I have unique personal
qualities that enable me to truly make a meaningful addition to your office. I am an excellent
communicator, a creative and focused problem solver, and an enthusiastic learner. Given the
chance, I would be a great asset to your office.
A position as a paralegal will provide me with the opportunity to cultivate all that I have
learned both the practical experience I acquired working as a criminal defense paralegal in a
multi-lawyer law firm, as well as the fundamentals gained completing the certification program
at Fairleigh Dickinson University to best meet the needs of your office.
Thank you for your consideration, and please feel free to contact me at 973-***-**** for any
questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
/s/ Winston Willis
Winston Willis
Winston Alfred Willis
37 Clinton Ave.
Maplewood, N.J. 07040
acn3h6@r.postjobfree.com
Experienced litigation paralegal comfortable with managing multiple tasks/cases seeking a
Summary:
position to utilize strong analytical abilities and refined writing and communication skills.
Peter R. Willis, Esq., LLP, Jersey City, N.J. July 2012-December 2013
Experience:
Willis & Young, P.C., Jersey City, N.J. September 2007-July 2012
Paralegal
Office-to-office/court calendar/docketing-related correspondence
Interviewed new clients and acted as liaison regarding case progress
Managed/organized files, requested/analyzed discovery, read police reports/witness
statements and identified/summarized primary issues via in-office memos
Assimilated/sorted through information respondent to subpoenas
Interacted/conferred with attorneys regarding case progress and resolution
Drafted/transcribed official/unofficial letters on behalf of attorneys and clients
Researched/drafted/filed motions such as to suppress or dismiss, in addition to
presentence memoranda in state and federal courts
Filed FOIA requests, answered/appealed FNS actions against licensed providers
Hudson County Schools of Technology, Jersey City, N.J. Summer 2004 & 2005
Special Assistant to the Director
Assisted director with day-to-day affairs in the school’s main office
Supervised children on field trips, assisted teachers with group activities
Trust Company of New Jersey, Jersey City, N.J. Summer 2003
Clerk
Provided customer service on behalf of loan officers
Helped prepare closing packages for attorney review
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, N.J. December 2014
Education
Paralegal Studies Program Certification, A.B.A. approved, 3.963 GPA
Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J. May 2011
Bachelor of Arts, creative writing major, history minor, 3.307 GPA,
published in student journal, graduated on dean’s list
Proficiencies include: Polished writing, editing, listening and communication abilities,
Skills:
case-by-case analysis, detail-oriented research and multi-project management
CPU proficiencies include: MS Word, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Easy
Soft HUD, PACER E-Filing, JSTOR, Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis