I am a foreign-licensed attorney from the Philippines who recently immigrated to California. I am currently targeting Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Case Manager roles. How can I best format my resume so local firms recognize deep hands-on experience from small firms, rather than viewing my profile as strictly entry-level?

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