Assistant Sales

Andrea J. Woody

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***** ********, #**** • Overland Park • Kansas 66223 • 913-***-****

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LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL

Experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal Offering:

• Exceptional litigation support skills; completed two-year degree as a Paralegal.

• Ability to grasp complex situations; adapt and learn quickly.

• Motivated worker; multitasked and organized.

• Knowledgeable with Missouri and Kansas Rules of Civil Procedures.

• Independently handle judicial and non-judicial mortgage foreclosures, landlord/tenant

actions, replevin, civil and creditor remedy actions including levies, garnishments, liens,

debtor exams, bankruptcy and executions.

• Ability to set and prioritize deadlines and adjusts to workload fluctuations.

• Work independently on multiple projects with minimum supervision in a fast-

paced environment; assists 4 attorneys.

• Advanced PC knowledge; Windows, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, CM/ECF, Collection

Partner, Lexis Nexis and Outlook, among others.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; detail orientated.

• Notary Public for the State of Missouri; Commission expires November 23, 2013.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Gallas & Schultz – Kansas City, MO

Paralegal, 1999 to Present

Preparation of petitions/complaints, motions, orders, affidavits, discovery requests and responses,

wills, article of corporation, executions, etc. Independently manage all aspects of case load

from start to finish, including meeting with clients, docketing hearings and deadlines and provide

litigation support. Assist 4 attorneys providing quality legal services to clients by providing

organizational and substantive support on litigation matters in the areas of discovery, document

management, factual analysis, motions, and trial preparation. Maintain a calendar, assists with

court filing and manage case information.

UMB Bank, N.A.-Kansas City, MO

Trust Assistant, 1998 to 1999

Andrea J. Woody

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14011 Robinson, #1206 • Overland Park • Kansas 66223 • 913-***-****

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Assisted Managing Director and Trusted Advisors in the handling of all aspects of account

administration and client relationship management. Took personal responsibility in the

management of and response to customer inquiries, requests and complaints for accounts

assigned to administrative team. Recommended courses of action for accounts and relationships

and acted as liaison between trust operations and administrators.

UMB Bank, N.A.-Kansas City, MO

Sales Associate/Personal Banker, 1996 to 1998

Opened Retail and Business accounts. Provided customer support. Performed teller duties when

needed. Maintained daily cash flow of teller drawers and ATM. Analyzed account transactions

upon direction of Branch Manager.

Key Accomplishments:

• Promoted to work directly under senior partner after 2 years.

• Repeatedly praised by senior attorneys for accuracy, organization and timeliness.

• Act as liaison between courts and attorneys.

• Promoted from Sales Associate/Personal Banker to Trust Assistant position within 2 years of

employment.

EDUCATION

• Penn Valley Community College

• Associates Degree in Applied Science with emphasis in Paralegal training, 1997

• Navigating the Federal Trial Seminar, Hon. Robert E. Larsen, March 2011

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