Paralegal Customer
Resume:
To whom this may concern,
My name is Megan Ridle and this May I will graduate from the Honors College at the University of South Carolina with a BA in English and a minor in Creative Writing. I am seeking a job in a fast-paced environment where I can help attorneys within a successful law firm. As I graduate early May, I can begin around May 20th.
My past experience is primarily customer service driven, but also includes an administrative internship with Assurance Agency in Schaumberg, IL. At Assurance, I completed organizational work such as printing, copying, filing, and distributing paperwork upon time-constraints as well as front-desk work where I greeted clients and transferred phone calls to the proper extension. In my various customer service positions, I learned how to effectively listen to customer needs and use knowledge of the product to meet them. These positions showed me how much a difference creating relationships with clients can make, both in client satisfaction as well as my own. I have plenty of experience working with customers, as well as organizing online files which will aid me as a Paralegal.
As my resume explains my workplace skills in detail, here I’ll highlight how my BA in English has prepared me for Paralegal work. As writing is a key part of the position, my proficiency in grammatic and written structure will come in handy for communicative emails as well as document production. Additionally, I have spent much time writing research papers with strict deadlines (the longest a 20-page paper) which required academic sources; thus, I have experience efficiently searching for supporting documents as well as completing projects ahead of deadlines. As my major has trained me to read with an eye for detail, I can easily pull out the main idea and important details of any document before summarizing them for attorneys. The experience I gained as an English major is invaluable in its lessons on organization, drafting, detail-orientation, and pattern recognition – all skills which equip me to complete Paralegal work competently.
While I am aware of the previous experience or advanced education of other candidates, I’d like to reinforce that any direct-experience I lack is made up for in work-ethic and fervor. I do intend to complete a Paralegal certification program, but before I begin, I want to make sure I have time independent of school and the funds to do so. I view my work as a reflection of myself, and I will only produce work indicative of my best performance. I take pride in my work, and as my interest in the position is equal parts work and learning opportunity, you can expect me to spend time learning to excel. I cannot imagine a better group of people to surround myself with or a more thrilling environment to contribute to as Paralegal. I appreciate your time in considering my application and look forward to answering any questions.
Respectfully,
Megan Ridle
***********@*****.***
Megan Ridle
847-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Chicago, IL
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Detail-oriented individual aiming to learn about the field of law in a high-traffic position for an education in all tasks. Understands the importance of poise, efficiency, and trainability in successfully assisting attorneys. Seeks to learn new information as well as skills by joining a hard-working team as an Entry-Level Paralegal.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, SC August 2017 – Present
B.A. IN ENGLISH, EXPECTED GRADUATION MAY 2021
MINOR IN CREATIVE WRITING
GPA: 3.63
Honors: Honors College, McKissick Scholarship
Clubs & Organizations: South Carolina Jiu-Jitsu and Judo
EXPERIENCE
BARISTA, STARBUCKS August 2019 – Current
Contribute to company efficiency by preparing to work any of the 5 front of house positions and assist overwhelmed coworkers during high-traffic bursts.
Prioritize order of task completion for smoothest operation and take steps to complete multiple steps at once.
Memorize the layout of 50+ items in the backroom for adept finding and stocking.
INTERN, ASSURANCE AGENCY May 2018 – August 2018
Adhere to company professional standards and systems in presentation, communication, format, and dress.
Research and organize policy expiration dates for over 500 companies and provide results to upper-level management in a punctual manner.
Collaborate with a cohort of 4 interns on a presentation for upper-level management addressing one aspect of company inefficiency.
KEY HOLDER, PACSUN November 2015 – May 2017
Commit to working overtime as a shift leader during busy holidays (Black Friday, Christmas Eve) as well as during Floor Set: which would typically occur after store closed (10 pm – 2 am).
Keep store goals on track by knowing hourly, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals for sales and customer rewards
Become proficient with the online database by learning how sections within the register/website software are organized.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Teams) as well as Academic Research Databases such as JSTOR and EBSCO.
Coursework:
oStorytelling and Argumentation in Law: Basic understanding of written and oral argument structure; instruction on how written communication and oral techniques transform communication.
oBroadcast Meteorology: structuring, preparing, and presenting interviews
oBusiness Calculus
oManagement Science: Microsoft Excel
Training in proper grammar, sentence structure, and written language.
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