School Computer Science

Carol Ann Barrett

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Lagrangeville, NY 12590

845-***-****

OBJECTIVE: A challenging and rewarding position with a law firm, as a Paralegal, which will utilize

my skills, education and experience, as well as offer growth opportunity.

EDUCATION:

Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Paralegal Certificate (Expected – 2010)

A.A.S. – Paralegal (Expected – 2011)

Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT

B.A., Visual Art

Dutchess Community College

A.A.S., Humanities and Social Science

RELEVANT COURSES:

Paralegal classes including: Legal Research, Real Property Law, Family Law, Business Law,

Wills, Trusts and Estates, Civil Litigation, and the History of State and Local Government.

Keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Computer Science and Application.

Fall 2010 *Paralegal Studies Internship: Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

147 Union Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(*While in school – 120 hours)

• Administrative helper to attorney’s specializing in, bankruptcy, divorce, foreclosure and

social security related issues.

CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Spring 2010* Ethan Allen Staffing: 59 Academy Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 1260

Legal Secretary

(*While in school – temporary position)

• administrative duties in a one-attorney family and matrimonial law practice

• developed a corporate memory, with attention to detail and confidentiality

• greeted clients, maintained database, identifying all related parties, and attorney calendar

• proof read and word processed, all documentation sent to clients, courts, and attorneys

• assisted in the production of court documents for proceedings

• maintained sensitive client files, with ethical and professional responsibility

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

10/2007 – present* Wappingers Central School District, 167 Myers Corners Road,

Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

09/2010 – present* Poughkeepsie City School District, 11 College Avenue, Pksp, NY 12603

Substitute Teacher

(*While in school – temporary position)

• kindergarten – 12, academic subjects

• follow plans, record student progress, demonstrate ethical behavior, and proctor tests

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