KIMBERLEE ANN ELAM

*** ****** *****

Middletown, Ohio 45044

acqkmu@r.postjobfree.com

513-***-**** or 513-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Talents: • Self-motivated • Excellent Human Relations • Problem-solver • Independent worker • Resourceful • Pro-active

Duties range from traditional secretary in small legal office to extensive large firm paralegal duties in litigation matters:

• Transcription and Dictation • Drafting correspondence and court pleadings • Interviewing clients and witnesses • Proof-reading

• Creation of exhibits and trial notebooks • Summarizing documents dependent upon need of supervisor • Coordinating projects

General Office Work Performance:

PALMER TEMP AGENCY, Middletown, Ohio. Temporary assignments: Singer & McCausland Law Office, Middletown, Ohio, as receptionist and legal secretary (2013 – as needed) (traditional duties); Anderson Funeral Home, Franklin, Ohio, as an Administrative Assistant (September 2012 – March 2013) (prepared all funeral service documents and coordinated appropriate workers and military/VFW representation - Experienced with Terra Pro software; trained in MIP).

OHIO STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Hilliard, Ohio. Legal Assistant (January 2005 - June 2008). Responsive to all queries from OSMA members relating to legal, ethical and practice issues. Major projects included formation of OSMA Court Watch Program and Frivolous Lawsuit Committee; preparation of agendas, meeting packets and minutes for meetings; track statewide litigation matters of interest to the organization’s members and prepare quarterly written status reports to OSMA Council.

Legal Office Work Performance:

FREELANCE SECRETARY/PARALEGAL, Columbus, Ohio (January 2000 - January 2005). Provided support for personal injury cases from initial intake throughout case; prepare standard pleadings and forms for domestic clients; drafted closing arguments. Additional projects offered experience in preparation of real estate documents/parcel descriptions, general collections, garnishments/evictions and domestic cases. Experienced in municipal and common pleas courthouse filings. Short-term, temporary or contract assignments included Michael Colley, Charles Lease and Robert Buchbinder.

PORTER, WRIGHT, MORRIS & ARTHUR, Columbus, Ohio. Litigation Paralegal (August 1997 - December 1999)

STATE OF OHIO, Office of the Governor. Extradition Coordinator/Administrative Assistant (February 1995 - August 1997)

THOMPSON, HINE & FLORY, Columbus, Ohio. Litigation Paralegal (1992 - 1995)

EDUCATION

Madison High School, Middletown, Ohio

American Institute for Paralegal Studies, Ohio Dominican College, Columbus, Ohio (1986)

Butler Tech Adult Education, Fairfield, Ohio (State Tested Nurse Aide; Ohio NA Registration #401********* – April 2010)

REFERENCES

Thomas F. Martello, Jr., Esq.

887 South High Street

Columbus, Ohio 43206

614-***-****

Patrick McCausland, Esq.

Singer & McCausland

1733 South Breiel Boulevard

Middletown, Ohio 45042

513-***-****

Beverly Keen

Anderson Funeral Homes

Pre-Need Advisor and Mentor

1357 East Second Street

Franklin, Ohio 45005

937-***-****

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member, CLE Committee, Paralegal Association of Central Ohio (1989 - 1995)

Co-Chairman, CLE Committee, Paralegal Association of Central Ohio (1991 - 1993)

(formerly known as Legal Assistants of Central Ohio)

Member, Beautification Committee for the City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio (1990 - 1995)

Chairman, Beautification Committee for the City of Reynoldsburg, Ohio (1991 -1993)

Recipient of the Outstanding Member of the Year Award, Paralegal Association of Central Ohio (1992 -1993)

Statewide Speaker for Professional Education Systems, Inc., "Ohio Discovery Skills for the Paralegal"

(Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland - February 1993)

Statewide Speaker for Professional Education Systems. Inc. "The Ohio Personal Injury Paralegal"

(Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland - August 1993)

Countywide Scheduler, William F. Underwood for Judge Campaign

(Columbus – 1994)

Volunteer Coordinator, United Way Fundraiser

(Office of the Governor, Columbus – 1997)

Volunteer, Ohio River Road Runners Club, St. Patrick’s Day Race

(Middletown – 1997-present)

Volunteer, Madison Local Schools Track and Cross-Country Teams

(Middletown – 1997-present)

Volunteer Server, Faith Mission “Feed the Homeless” Thanksgiving Dinner

(Columbus – 1999)

Assistant Troop Leader, Girl Scouts Seal of Ohio, Brownie Troop #2355

(Reynoldsburg – 1999-2001)

Assistant Coach for Reynoldsburg Youth Football Cheerleading (Reynoldsburg – 1999-2004)

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