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Paralegal CV Example

Paralegal CV example for UK law firms, with a commercial litigation profile, caseload and matter results, legal research skills, and steps towards the SQE.

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  • Legal
  • Entry level
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Hannah Malik

Paralegal

Profile

Dedicated paralegal with 2+ years' experience in commercial litigation, currently managing a caseload of 30+ complex disputes at leading international firm DLA Piper. Proven track record of independently handling matters valued up to £10M while supporting senior associates on high-stakes arbitrations. Strong academic foundation with LLB Law degree and currently pursuing SQE1 qualification with ambition to qualify as a solicitor.

Experience

ParalegalSep 2022 – Present
DLA Piper

Managing comprehensive caseload of 30+ commercial litigation matters independently, supporting partners and associates on complex disputes ranging from contract breaches to shareholder disputes.

  • Drafted over 150 witness statements, particulars of claim, and defence documents, achieving 95% approval rate from supervising solicitors on first review
  • Managed case preparation for £12M international arbitration involving construction dispute, coordinating with expert witnesses across 4 jurisdictions
  • Conducted detailed legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis, producing comprehensive case law analyses that directly influenced strategy on 8 high-value matters
  • Streamlined document review process using AI-assisted tools, reducing review time by 40% and saving client costs of approximately £15,000 per matter
  • Liaised with counsel and court staff to manage hearing schedules for 25+ applications, achieving 100% compliance with court deadlines
  • Mentored 2 trainee paralegals in case management procedures and legal research methodologies
  • Achieved fee recovery of £180,000 through meticulous preparation of detailed costs schedules and supporting documentation
Legal AssistantJun 2021 – Aug 2022
High Street Solicitors

Provided comprehensive administrative and legal support across multiple practice areas including conveyancing, family law, and personal injury in busy high street practice serving local community.

  • Managed conveyancing files from instruction to completion for 80+ residential property transactions, maintaining 98% completion rate within target timescales
  • Prepared divorce petitions, financial remedy applications, and Children Act applications, supporting 45+ family law clients through sensitive proceedings
  • Conducted initial client interviews for personal injury claims, gathering detailed witness statements and medical evidence for 60+ cases
  • Maintained accurate case management system records for 200+ active files across all departments, ensuring full regulatory compliance
  • Coordinated with medical experts, surveyors, and estate agents, reducing average transaction completion time by 15%
  • Processed legal aid applications and private client billing, achieving 99% accuracy rate in financial administration

Skills

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Legal Research
  • Document Drafting
  • Case Management
  • Westlaw
  • LexisNexis
  • Court Procedures
  • Document Review
  • Client Liaison
  • Witness Statement Preparation
  • Legal Writing
  • Arbitration Support
  • Costs Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Practice Management Systems
  • Legal Aid Applications
  • Conveyancing Procedures
  • Family Law
  • Personal Injury Claims
  • Regulatory Compliance

Education

LLB Law (2:1)University of Manchester (2018–2021)
A-Levels: Law (A), History (A), English Literature (B)St. Mary's Sixth Form College (2016–2018)

Certifications

  • SQE1 (In Progress - Taking September 2024)
  • Legal Practice Course (LPC) - University of Law
  • ILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice
  • Data Protection and GDPR Compliance Certificate
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How to adapt this paralegal CV

  • Open with a short profile: the job you want, what you have studied or done so far, and one or two strengths you can back up.
  • Little or no paid experience? Part-time work, volunteering, projects and placements all count. Say what you did and what changed because of it.
  • Keep education near the top while it is your strongest selling point, with relevant modules, grades or projects.
  • Match your skills to each advert. This example leads with Commercial Litigation, Legal Research and Document Drafting; keep the ones that are true for you, in the employer's own words.

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