Assistant Data Entry

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO, 80918

Posted:

September 11, 2010

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Resume:

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

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Email: *********@****.***

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to enquire about your vacancy in your company for a legal

assistant. Enclosed is a copy of my resume for your consideration.

As you will see from my resume, I am currently working as a legal assistant

McDivitt Law Firm, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In this position, I

assist in worker's compensation claims, focusing on hearing proceedings.

I'm the direct assistant to the attorneys and assist them in preparing for

hearings to include completing exhibits, drafting pleadings and

correspondences, and conferring with the client, experts, and opposing

counsel. I coordinate with the case managers to ensure that all necessary

documentation is correctly completed and exchanged with opposing counsel,

to avoid negative repercussions.

Prior to working for McDivitt Law Firm, I worked for the Oleen Law Firm in

Manhattan, Kansas. Their firm focused on family law, however, dealt with

criminal, estate and landlord/tenant law as well. In my past position I

was responsible for answering phones, as well as working with current and

potential clients. I worked with several data entry programs, as well as

conversing with clients to understand their needs and proceed as necessary.

I have drafted numerous documents to include but not limited to

correspondences, pleadings, wills, power of attorneys, and deeds.

While working for McDivitt Law Firm and Oleen Law Firm I have learned to

pay attention to detail and draft documents without the assistance of the

lawyers. This meant learning, researching and understanding legal

proceedings, procedures and language. I have attained a substantial

amount of understanding in family and worker's compensation law; however I

am a quick learner and seek challenges to gain additional knowledge.

With my proven ability to manage, maintain and communicate, I feel that I

would be able to make a significant contribution to your company's team. I

would request that you do not contact my current employer at this time.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Sarah Palmer

6495 Timber Bluff Point Apt 204

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tel: 785-***-****

Email: *********@****.***

profile:

A versatile, hard worker, with a practical hands-on approach, always

persevering to achieve the best results. Able to answer phones, collect

and analyze data, and work with customers to meet their needs. Excellent

negotiation and problem solving skills, swiftly identifying the root of any

problem and developing an effective solution. Proven to manage and

complete projects to the highest standard at a fast pace, with meticulous

attention to detail. Highly motivated and vigorous, willing to go the

extra mile.

education:

. Bachelor's Degree in Business, DeVry University, 2010

experience:

Litigation Paralegal, McDivitt Law Firm, Colorado Springs, Colorado 2010

. Ensuring deadlines are met.

. Drafting documents to include interrogatories, motions and

orders.

. Conferring and conferencing with clients, Courts, doctors

and other departments regarding matters.

. Notating and scheduling in software program.

. Multi-tasking on numerous projects at one time.

. Preparing for hearings.

Legal Assistant, Oleen Law Firm, Manhattan, Kansas, 2009

. Drafting and dictating documents to include

correspondences, pleadings, probate documents and various