Sales Assistant

Michael P. Langan

** ****** **** *** ******, New Jersey 08857

Phone: 732-***-**** E Mail: *********@*****.***

Professional Objectives & Profile

Recent graduate of St. John’s University, offering a strong academic record to go along with experience in the

legal field as well as the business world. Currently attending the Pace University Paralegal Certification Program

with a long term goal of attending law school to become a practicing attorney.

Education

Pace University – New York, NY

Paralegal Certification Program, e.g. March 2014

St. John’s University New York, NY

B.S. with Honors in Legal Studies, received May 2010

Academic Scholarship Recipient

Minor Degree in Business Administration

Participant in various university intermural sports teams (Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Football and Volleyball)

Legal Work Experience

WilmerHale LLP Winter 2012 – Summer 2013

Legal Assistant New York, NY

Assigned as needed to provide a broad range of complete secretarial assistance to the firm’s attorneys in multiple

practice areas. Completed forms such as engagement letters, proposals, and memorandums. Proofread and

corrected materials for spelling, grammar, punctuation and content. Arranged and organized the legal

correspondence of supervising attorneys. Entered billable working hours for attorneys in DTE Axiom system.

Scheduled various appointments and meetings for attorneys. Participated in multiple mock trials by assisting the

attorneys as an acting paralegal to prepare them for the trials.

Darger & Errante LLC Winter 2010 – Summer 2011

Temporary Paralegal New York, NY

Temporary contract position in order to gain experience, along with a greater understanding of the day to day

operations of a working law office. Received and digested client deposition files and medical/employment records.

Created ALER reports on active cases for the attorneys to take to trial. Scheduled meetings between clients and

attorneys at the firm. Reviewed and summarized client interrogatories. Researched past cases for supervising

paralegal to review and compare using Lexus Nexus system.

United States Attorneys Office (SDNY) January 2010 – May 2010

Paralegal Intern New York, NY

Undergraduate internship in the Securities and Commodities Fraud Division of the U.S. Attorney’s office. Under

the supervision of the senior paralegals, the internship was a great learning experience and insight into the field of

law. Assisted the other paralegals and the attorneys assigned to the division with digestion of evidence. Scanned

and organized legal documentation. Filed court documents at the federal courthouse. Organized and prepared

trial materials. Accompanied attorneys to legal depositions. Attended multiple court dates and gained invaluable

information on the actions and steps that occur in the trial process.

Additional Work Experience

Costco Wholesale Corp. Summer 2007 – Winter 2012

Sales Department Associate Hazlet, NJ

This position called for constant interaction with consumers in order to assist them in locating and answering

questions about products that were sold in the warehouse. The department’s main focus was on electronic items

such as computers and televisions, which required an advanced knowledge of the latest technology that was

currently available, how it operated, as well as how to troubleshoot any issues that may have arisen.

Professional Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, DTE Axiom, WorkSite,

Chrome River, Carpe Diem, Change Pro, West Law, LexisNexis, Record Trak, Adobe Photoshop, Internet

Explorer, Firefox, iDVD, and iMovie.

Able to quickly learn new technology and ways of completing assigned tasks; equally successful in both team and

self directed settings; and proficient in a range of computer systems and tools related to the business and legal

fields.

Consistently recognized for troubleshooting skills as well as resolving challenging issues when they are

presented.

Experience working on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.

Organizations & Activities

Certified and Licensed Bartender/Mixologist

Member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians

Avid runner and fitness marathon participant

Practicing Musician with over 15 years of experience

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