Kimberly Charbonneau

**** *. ********, #***, *******, IL 60640 630-***-**** acqjov@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION:

Harper College: Palatine, IL 8/2004-7/2005

Certificate in Paralegal Studies approved by the American Bar Association University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign, IL 8/1999-6/2003

B.A. in Rhetoric

Concentration: Speech Communication

EXPERIENCE:

Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson LLP (Temporary Position): Chicago, IL 2/2015-4/2015 Litigation Secretary:

Assistant to the firm’s National Insurance Coverage Litigation & Counseling Practice Group Leader and two litigation associates

Entered billable hours for assigned attorneys

Coordinated travel and lodging arrangements for seminars and depositions

Drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery

Managed and indexed large insurance files

Peck Bloom LLC (Temporary Position): Chicago, IL 11/2014-2/2015 Litigation Paralegal:

Handle the coordination of probate and trust administration for the beginning of the process through final distribution

Pre-suit claim investigation/assist with intake of clients

Motion and discovery practice

Maintain relationships with clients

Prepare attorneys for daily court hearings

Administration of estates through preparation of petitions, waivers, notices, citations, accountings, etc. Faegre Baker Daniels LLP f/k/a Baker & Daniels LLP: Chicago, IL 10/2010-4/2014 Litigation Paralegal:

Paralegal to the Business Litigation/Construction and Real Property Liability practice groups

Analyzed and summarized medical records, insurance files, and loan files

Created and maintained status charts and case information reports

Organized deposition, mediation, and arbitration preparation binders and materials

Performed legal research utilizing several outlets, such as Westlaw and other firm-provided resources

Conducted background investigations for impending pleadings, discovery, and asset searches

Prepared various motions, notices, certificates of service, complaints, summonses, and subpoenas and ensure proper service of same according to local rules and orders

Compiled client documents and any case information necessary to answer interrogatories, requests for production, subpoenas, and requests to admit

Organized and maintained large case files, both electronically and physically

Created and maintained searchable and orderly computer databases of all case records

Initiated and sustained relationships with various vendors

Supervised the document review process to identify and track potentially responsive, confidential, and privileged materials and use discovery software for tagging, coding, and redacting

Monitored electronic federal filings for e-docketing and updating of electronic records

Coordinated work product with firm staff in offices across the country

Volunteered for firm pro-bono projects such as a recent Africa Advocacy Project and clinic for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kimberly Charbonneau

Patzik, Frank & Samotny Ltd.: Chicago, IL 8/2008-8/2010 Legal Assistant:

Provided assistance to one litigation partner, one litigation associate, and one corporate associate

Drafted and revised pleadings (i.e., motions, orders, response/reply briefs) and discovery

Prepared and monitored document production

Maintained a heavy litigation calendar and prioritized projects well in advance of deadlines

Prepared litigation attorneys for court hearings/meetings

Maintained, organized, and updated the physical and electronic files of the litigation group

Filed various court documents using ECF/PACER for federal and bankruptcy courts in multiple jurisdictions Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt, P.C.: Chicago, IL 5/2007-5/2008 Litigation Paralegal

Costello, McMahon & Burke, Ltd.: Chicago, IL 7/2006-5/2007 Paralegal

Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office: Elgin, IL 8/2005-7/2006 Administrative Assistant

GROUPS:

Illinois Paralegal Association / National Federation of Paralegal Associations (through 2014)

Women in eDiscovery (through 2014)

SKILLS:

Cite and Fact Checking Microsoft Word Notary Public

Westlaw Microsoft Excel Relativity DMS

Microsoft Outlook eDocket Software Westlaw KM/Next

Elite Webview billing software Typing at 85+ WPM Adobe Acrobat

Legal Research iManage/DeskSite DMS CM/ECF E-filing

Locating and analyzing federal, Legal Writing TimeMatters state, and local court rules Strong analytical and organizational skills VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY:

PAWS Chicago Adoption Center: Chicago, IL 2012-Present Dog Town Volunteer Level I

Assist potential adopters in selecting a dog for their home

Walk and socialize with the dogs

Lollapalooza Music Festival: Chicago, IL 2009-Present Kidzapalooza Volunteer

Assist in setting up Kidzapalooza area with family-friendly musical activities and merchant booths

Manage the raffle station

Answer patrons’ questions regarding the festival

Interact with children and parents to ensure a fun and safe experience

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