Assistant Real Estate
Resume:
Lisa A. Vondra
Omaha, Nebraska 68104
******@***.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a managerial position that will utilize my education
and professional experience while providing for continual personal and
professional growth.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Over 4 years of experience as a Pet Nutrition Specialist providing
education and customer service.
. Over 16 years of experience in paralegal and legal support work in a
variety of legal areas including commercial, real estate, insurance
defense, medical malpractice, bankruptcy, litigation, and
environmental law.
. Experience in preparation of legal documents such as pleadings,
discovery, contracts, trusts, estate plans, mortgages, bankruptcies,
and tax returns.
. Strong administrative, communication and public relations skills; take
pride in producing detailed, accurate work with ability to prioritize.
. Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes,
LexusNexus, Westlaw, Power Point, Deltaview, Law Manager, GroupWise,
and Internet research.
. Well organized, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and
work under pressure.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nutro Products, Inc.
4/06 -
Omaha, Nebraska 5/10
Pet Nutrition Specialist
Provide nutritional education and information to pet store customers.
. Approach and advise customers on their pet food choices.
. Talk to customers about their pets and their specific needs.
. Determine the type of food which would best fit their pet's needs.
. Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with customers and
store employees.
Engdahl Koukol Johnson & Dougherty, LLC 11/08 -
Omaha, Nebraska Present
Paralegal
Provide legal support for three partners of the law firm in family law,
civil law, and general litigation with a high level of contact with
clients, attorneys and the court.
. Draft correspondence and pleadings and file with the court.
. Managed files from original client intake through trial.
. Scheduled court dates, depositions and meetings.
. Prepared exhibit lists and witness lists for pre-trial disclosures.
Mick & Associates, P.C., LLO
11/07 - 11/08
Omaha, Nebraska
Paralegal
Provided administrative legal support for all members of the law firm.
Conducted due diligence litigation research, as well as legal support in
commercial litigation and real estate matters.
. Researched corporate entities using Lexis/Nexis, PACER, FINRA
BrokerCheck, and various state and federal websites.
. Organized, analyzed and summarized research findings.
. Wrote reports for final reviews to send to clients.
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Mutual of Omaha Law Operations
5/05 - 8/07
Omaha, Nebraska
Legal Executive Assistant
Provided administrative legal support for all members of the Financial
Services Department in Law Operations. Assisted with real estate
development projects, corporate and commercial issues, prepared legal
documents and contracts, closings, and proofed contracts and holding
company documents.
. Analyzed, summarized, and indexed new files.
. Recorded all department matters electronically on Law Manager, which
indexed all cases and information for each matter.
. Proofed and finalized documents and correspondence.
. Managed investment documents for closings.
. Organized, managed, and tracked files and indexes.
Ballew Schneider Covalt Gaines & Engdahl
9/04 - 5/05
Omaha, Nebraska
Legal Assistant
Provided litigation support and administrative support for attorneys
specializing in criminal and civil litigation. Organized and managed cases
in general litigation, including personal injury.
. Analyzed, summarized and indexed new files.
. Scheduled court dates and depositions.
. Drafted correspondence and pleadings and filed with the court.
. Managed files from original client intake through trial.
Staff MidAmerica 6/04 -
8/04
Omaha, Nebraska
Legal Assistant
Provided legal support for attorneys in family law, civil law, and general
litigation. Prepared legal documents and contracts, maintained and managed
legal files.
. Organized and managed cases in family law and general litigation.
. Organized files and indexes.
. Scheduled court dates, depositions and meetings.
. Prepared documents and correspondence.
Pansing Hogan Ernst & Bachman, LLP
3/01 - 6/04
Omaha, Nebraska
Legal Assistant
Provided legal support for attorneys in insurance defense, medical
malpractice, and personal injury. Prepared legal documents and
correspondence, maintained and managed files and indexes.
. Analyzed, summarize and index new files and medical records.
. Scheduled court dates and depositions and meetings.
. Prepared medical records notebooks and trial notebooks.
. Prepared exhibit lists and witness lists for pre-trial disclosures.
. Managed files from original client intake through trial.
McGrath North Mullin & Kratz, P.C.
11/00 - 3/01
Omaha, Nebraska
Legal Assistant
Provided legal support for attorneys in commercial class actions, white
collar criminal defense and general litigation.
. Drafted pleadings and correspondence.
. Organized, managed and tracked large files.
. Analyzed, summarized and indexed new files.
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Lieben, Whitted, Houghton, Slowiaczek & Cavanagh, P.C.
7/98 - 11/00
Omaha, Nebraska
Legal Assistant
Provided administrative legal support for attorneys in corporate law, real
estate and general litigation.
. Drafted various pleadings and correspondence.
. Prepared pleadings and contracts in various areas of litigation
including corporate, real estate and domestic.
. Scheduled court dates, depositions, and meetings.
. Organized, analyzed, and indexed files.
Brian Muench, P.C. Law Office
11/95 - 7/98
Omaha, Nebraska
Paralegal
Provided daily operational and administrative management of the private law
office practicing in family law, personal injury, bankruptcy, and civil
litigation.
. Collaborated with attorney on forms and hearings, and assisted in
research and legal work.
. Prepared legal documents, and maintained and managed a large volume of
cases.
. Organized, managed, and tracked files, indexes and correspondence.
. Organized cases in preparation for trial, including exhibits and trial
notebooks.
. Assisted attorney during trial by organizing and managing exhibits.
Culver Staffing Resources
1/95 - 10/95
Irvine, California
Executive Assistant
Provided administrative support for various companies such as engineering
firms and travel agencies.
. Supported sales teams and engineers with daily correspondence and
documents.
. Coordinated travel arrangements and scheduled meetings.
. Updated sales materials.
Sheppard's Business Interiors
8/93 -12/94
Omaha, Nebraska
Executive Assistant
Member of the management team providing administrative support and
collaboration on projects for the President, Vice President, and General
Manager. Participated in policy and procedures development for the
company.
. Provided administrative support for sales teams.
. Provided daily computer data entry for job cost analysis.
. Prepared, transcribed and distributed minutes of sales, marketing and
management meetings.
. Scheduled vendor appointments, dispatched intra-office notifications
and communications.
Schumacher & Achelpohl Law Firm 1/90 -
8/93
Omaha, Nebraska
Paralegal
Provided legal support for attorneys in commercial litigation, criminal
trial law, family law, tax law, and general litigation.
. Drafted and filed pleadings with the court, meeting all deadlines.
. Drafted correspondence and inner-office memos.
. Scheduled depositions, arranged and calendared court dates.
. Organized and managed files for three attorneys.
. Researched probate matters and properties and deeds at the courthouse.
. Prepared state and federal income tax returns.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
B.A., International Studies, University of Nebraska at
Omaha
Minor: French
A.S., Paralegal Program Metropolitan Community College
ABA Approved
Lexus-Nexus Training Program, Mutual of Omaha Law
Operations
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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