J. Carolyn Hawxhurst
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Woodbury, Connecticut 06798
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY
Institute of Paralegal Studies
Diploma in Paralegal Studies, ABA-approved
December, 2010
Coursework included lectures and studies on the following from
practicing attorneys:
Intellectual Property Contracts UCC
Corporations Litigation Trademark and
Copyright
Securities Evidence Matrimonial
Legal Research and Writing Torts Real Property
Tax Criminal Wills, Trusts and
Estates
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Major: Law and Society
May, 2010
Double Minor: Forensics and Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.2
EXPERIENCE
Levine and Chong, L.L.C., New York, NY
Part-Time Fall 2010
Intern/Legal Assistant: responsibilities include case intake and
research
Connecticut Assistant State's Attorney, Waterbury, CT
Summers 2008-2010
Intern/Legal Assistant: aided in pleadings, motions, discovery and
case intake
Maple Bank Farm L.L.C., Roxbury, CT
Summers 2005-2010
Farm Laborer: local family farm employee responsible for
cultivating, harvesting and selling crops to community
at road side store and other general farm duties
SKILLS
o Computer literate in Westlaw and Lexis
o Working knowledge of E-Discovery, E-Law, E-Courts, PACER, ECF
and ACRIS
o Familiar with case management and time keeping software, such
as AMICUS, SAGA,
Concordance, Microsoft Office and WordPerfect
o Solid oral and written communication skills, such as
compiling motions, briefs and
memorandums of law
ACTIVITIES
Purdue University Varsity Crew Team
Purdue University Student Union Board
Purdue University Pre-Law Society
Purdue University Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentor Program
Hobbies include running, gardening, reading memoirs and watching
movies
References are available upon request.