Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes, document database tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other law department employees.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organization and problem solving skills.
• Motivated self-starter and ability to work independently.

EXPERIENCE

1990 to 1995: The First American Corporation - Santa Ana, CA
Corporate Paralegal
Responsibilities:

• Reported directly to general counsel and worked to assist general counsel in legal department.
• Responsible for drafting board consents for all corporations and keeping records up to date.
• Responsible for drafting documents to create minute books, included consents, stock certificates.
• Assisted all facilities in completing forms and supplied ownership information for their initial licensing and renewals.
• Filled certificates of incorporation, qualifications, preparation of bylaws and organizational consents.
• Assisted with SEC filings, Conducting UCC/lien searches.
• Researched and compiled historical data for IRS inquiries, audits, and litigation preparation.

1986-1989: CHS Corporate - Franklin, TN
Assistant Paralegal
Responsibilities:

• Assisted business client in responding to discovery.
• Conducted research and analysis on factual issues for discovery and investigations.
• Maintained and organized historical set of discovery related documents.
• Assisted in preparation and drafting of discovery responses in collaboration with outside counsel.
• Conducted basic legal research as needed under guidance of attorneys.
• Maintained computer databases to organize and store legal information.

EDUCATION

San Diego Christian College, California, CA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1985
Certificate in Paralegal Studies, 1986

REFERENCES

Available upon request.