Cassandra L. Padula
Newton Falls, Ohio 44444
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, August 2011, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Majors: English and Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies GPA: 3.65
Relevant Coursework: Family Law and Procedure, Principles and Practice of Litigation, Criminal
Procedure and Evidence, Legal Research and Writing, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Administrative Law and
Process, Law of Corporations and Other Associations, Applied Legal Research and Litigation, Estate and
Probate Administration, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Civil Law and Procedure
Skills Summary: Drafting civil complaints and answers, interrogatories, case briefs, appellate briefs,
powers of attorney, separation agreements, conducting client intake interviews, composing interoffice
memoranda, memoranda of law and facts, memoranda in lieu of closing arguments, requests for admissions,
requests for production, and wills, using Westlaw for legal research (certified July 23, 2010)
Organizations: Alpha Xi Delta, Kent State Paralegal Organization, National Society of Leadership and
Success, Ohio State Bar Association
Employment Experience
Volunteer Writer, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio, May 2011-Present
Write articles about clients and staff members for Poetic Justice online newsletter
Interview clients, attorneys, and legal staff members
Executive File Clerk, Coleman Professional Services, Kent, Ohio, October 2010-April 2011
Cassandra L. Padula
4551 Warren Ravenna Road
Newton Falls, Ohio 44444
abgsff@r.postjobfree.com
Collaborated with the Executive Office Assistant and Chief Executive Officer on various projects
Maintained central filing system and converted paper files to electronic files
Organized legal contracts and other confidential documents
Drafted letters and event invitations using the mail merge feature of Microsoft Word
Created spreadsheets using Excel
Academic Progress Assistant, Kent State University Financial Aid Office, Kent, Ohio, June 2010-August
2010
Answered inquiries from students and parents regarding student financial aid.
Resolved issues involving scholarships, grants, loans, academic progress, and verification.
Performed clerical and filing duties for Academic Progress, Scholarships, and Verification areas of office.
Handled confidential student information, including medical, financial, and legal documents