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Create ResumeRaj Marley
100 Broadway Lane
New Parkland, CA, 91010
Cell: (555) 987-1234
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Professional Summary
Solution-centered Contract Drafting Legal Specialist with a proven talent for drafting contracts and agreements according to the specification of all involved parties. Especially adept at maintaining relevant documentation, thoroughly researching contract terminology and preparing final drafts according to negotiated specifications. Focus on effectively drafting legal contracts with great accuracy and attention to detail.
Core Qualifications
- Contract terminology
- Legal terminology
- Novatus contract software
- Editing and proofreading
- Document storage and retrieval
- Database management
Experience
Contract Drafting Legal Specialist, September 2014 – Present
Sinclair Legal Services, New Cityland, CA
- Monitor existing contract negotiations.
- Prepare initial contract draft based on input from all involved parties.
- Modify contracts for renewal or extension.
Contract Drafting Legal Specialist, June 2008 – January 2011
Adair Corp., New Cityland, CA
- Made recommendations for wording to be used in contracts.
- Prepared clean versions of heavily edited or altered contracts.
- Ensured that completed contracts were properly edited and proofread.
Education
2009 Associate’s Degree, Business Administration
University of California, New Cityland, CA
2007 Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies
University of California, New Cityland, CA