MARIA G. PETERSON Phone: ***-***-

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abjefs@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Position as Legal Secretary

PROFILE

Over five years of administrative practice with additional

paralegal experience in multiple legal areas. Gained broad

customer service experience with high degree of computer

knowledge and ability. Possess pleasant and calm

personality, sharp understanding of job practices and

requirements, capable management of resources, accurate and

reliable performance.

WORK EXPERIENCE

. Assisted with office assignments and procedures.

. Interviewed clients, filed documents with the court, acted as support

at court appearances.

. Prepared pleadings, motions, correspondence.

. Researched legal issues, statues, and cases.

. Assembled files and materials for legal projects.

. Trained and supervised new employees.

. Managed large workload and client roster.

. Organized files and updated database.

. Achieved a solid and congenial working relationship with co-workers

and employers.

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Word Perfect, Outlook,

Acrobat, Access, Legal Solutions, Essential Forms, Timeslips, Abacus,

Salesforce, Lexis-Nexis, Internet, Transcriber, beginner Quickbooks,

general office machines.

EDUCATION

Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California

. Paralegal Certificate (2010) GPA 3.477

. Bachelor of Arts (2004) GPA 3.974

Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California

. Associate Degree (1995) Doyle scholarship awards

WORK HISTORY

Paralegal, pro bono

Beth Larssen Probate & Estate Planning Current

Di Cello Paralegal Services Current

Sonoma County Superior Court Family Law Facilitator

2010

Senior Account Executive

Eckhart Corp. Manufacturing HQ 2005-

2010

Administrative Assistant

Scandinavian Design HQ

2000-2003

Instructor Assistant/Teacher

S.R. J.C. Child Development, Santa Rosa, California

1995-2000

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