Assistant Office
Resume:
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. You will undoubtedly
take notice of the fact that my employment history over the past year or so
has been varied and that it may not be perceived in a positive light. I
will be glad to go into further detail of that time over the phone or in an
interview. As you look to my time at the Yavapai County Attorney's Office,
you will also notice that I do possess the "staying power" that I know is
desirable in any profession.
My personality is upbeat and enthusiastic. I enjoy working in a law
office. I am able to work well as part of a team or on my own. I
understand that deadlines are of great importance and manage my time and
duties accordingly. Client contact is an area of great satisfaction for
me. I am glad when I can be a point of calmness and stability to a person
during a difficult time. I believe that these are a few of the attributes
that you are seeking in a Legal Secretary/Assistant.
I am eager to learn and I believe that working toward my paralegal
certificate and "hands-on" learning has given me a comprehensive
understanding of the law and the foundation to learn more. I am confident
that my practical work experience and educational experience have prepared
me for making a contribution to your firm. I would appreciate the
opportunity to discuss how my experience will be helpful to you.
I have immediate plans to relocate to the Spokane area where I have
extended family. I am ready to get planted, dive in to the rest of my
career and be the asset to your office that I know that I can be.
Thank you again for your consideration and for your time. I look forward
to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Hutchens
ELIZABETH HUTCHENS
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in a thriving office where my skills,
experience and positive personal attributes may be utilized to benefit the
firm and clientele.
RELATED SKILLS:
. Draft pleadings and motions, including motions for summary
judgment and responses thereto
. Integrate facts and law into legal memoranda, case briefs and
familiarity with appellate brief preparation
. Broad knowledge of the laws and rules governing civil and
criminal procedure.
. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all areas of trial
preparation.
BASIC OFFICE QUALIFICATIONS:
. Excellent organizational skills
. Strong typing skills
. Ability to work in fast-paced environment
. Excellent communications skills - ability to act as liaison
between attorneys and clients
. Proficient computer software skills
. Administrative skills
. Able to manage time wisely
. Comprehensive understanding of legal terminology
. Knowledge of all forms of business communications
. Familiar with ledger bookkeeping
. Keyboarding and ten-key calculator skills
. Preparation of financial statements
. Preparation of billings and related reports
EDUCATION:
. Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies (pending)
Yavapai College - Prescott, Arizona
Degree to be conferred upon completion of studies
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
September, 2008
To Present Law Offices
Arizona
Temporary to Part-Time positions. Able to
perform all tasks associated with being a
Secretary/Legal Assistant in different areas of
law including Criminal Defense, Litigation,
Family Law, Collections and Appeals. Manage
attorneys' calendars. Open new files. Draft and
file various pleadings with the court,
including an appellate brief. Extensive client
contact. Assist attorneys with trial prep,
including witness interviews and exhibit
preparation. General bookkeeping as well as
IOLTA bookkeeping. Extensive insurance appeal
work. Draft letters for document request. E-
filing in US District Courts.
December, 2005- Yavapai County Attorney's Office
September, 2008 Prescott, Arizona
Charging Unit Legal Secretary
Drafted complaints, summonses, warrants and
various criminal pleadings. Prepared files for
Early Disposition Court. Drafted all Grand Jury
documents as well as set the calendar for Grand
Jury every week. Extensive contact with all law
enforcement agencies and attorneys as well as
some victim contact.
Trial Team Legal Secretary
Secretary to three attorneys with heavy
caseloads. Kept attorneys' calendars, scheduled
interviews with defense attorneys and law
enforcement officers. Prepared files for
trials, set up media for trials. Drafted
motions, orders, disclosure forms and other
various legal pleadings. Continued extensive
contact with all law enforcement agencies as
well as defense attorneys. Assisted attorneys
with trial prep including research, witness
interviews, exhibit preparation, trial
notebooks, and audio visual aids and media.
May, 2005 through Law Office of Jill Curfman Bean
December, 2006 Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
Prescott, Arizona
Performed all duties of paralegal/legal assistant in busy law
practice, concentrating in areas of family law
and workers compensation. Received and
responded to telephone calls, correspondence,
and [with attorney supervision], inquiries
from custodial parents, courts, attorneys, non-
custodial parents, government officials,
employees, other agencies.
REFERENCES
Joe Butner
Deputy Yavapai County Attorney
Prescott, Arizona
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Kelly K. LoCascio
CEO/ General Counsel In-House
Angel Medflight, Worldwide Air Ambulance
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Stacie B. Robb
Warnock, MacKinlay & Carman
Prescott, Arizona
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Jay Beckstead
Law Offices of Buesing, Hernacki & Beckstead
Glendale and Scottsdale, Arizona
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