Amanda Herman
Layton Utah, 84041
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position utilizing the skills that I have gained through my
education and experience, allowing me to learn and grow in a professional
environment. Prefer a position requiring multi-tasking, responsibility,
deadlines, interaction and a variety of task in an office environment
EDUCATION
Eagle Gate College June 2009- Current
Associates of Science- Paralegal Studies
. Tort law ( negligence, liability, trespass, attractive nuisance
pertaining to personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice,
products liability)
. Family Law( divorce, annulments, name change, grandparents rights,
custody matters, child support, alimony, adoption, common law
statutes)
. Office Procedures and Practices( filing practices, docketing
procedures, motion practice, calendaring systems, billable hours and
timekeeping)
. Probate Administration and Estate Planning( wills, trusts, living
wills, power of attorney, advance directives, special needs
will/trust, do not resuscitate)
. Bankruptcy ( chapter 7,11,13, lien avoidances, 2005 bankruptcy reform,
credit counseling requirements)
. Civil Litigation( trial practice guidelines, Federal/Utah Rules of
Civil Procedure, motion practice, memorandums, motions and
oppositions, deposition summaries, drafting complaints, answers,
propounding discovery requests and responses)
. Ethics ( paralegal canons, legal responsibilities, confidentiality,
standards, unauthorized practice of law, state and federal regulations
pertaining to certified paralegals or legal assistants)
. Legal Writing and Analysis( Memorandum of law, client opinion letter,
demand letter, legal pleading and correspondence preparation,
interoffice memorandum, case briefing, citation and research
techniques)
. Evidence for Paralegal( Mock trial, debate topics, discovery, evidence
gathering procedure, trial preparation, jury instruction preparation,
judicial requirements, constitutional limitations)
. Business Application Software( Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint,
access)
. Contract Law( purchase agreements, residential/real estate,
landlord/tenant, buy/sell agreement, bill of sale, non-compete, UCC
research, employment, limitations and stipulations for breach, duty,
and satisfaction, warranty, disclaimer regulations)
Evanston High school 2005-2009
High School Diploma
Work History
Murdoch's, Ranching Store
May 2008-June 2009
Clothing Department
. Experienced in helping customers retrieve their desired items
. Answered the phone and helped customers that way
. Got freight out in a timely, affective manner
. Great customer service skills
. On time and reliable
AAFES- Robin Hood April 2009- Current
Crew member
. Experienced in preparing food, and getting concept area ready
. Created customers sandwich in a timely manner
. Keep concept area clean and tidy ( up to health code regulations)
. Treat each customer with respect
. Help serves our solders, and create stores for them across seas.
Skills
. Microsoft Word
. Microsoft PowerPoint
. Microsoft Excel
. Microsoft Access
. Word Perfect
. Time Slips
. West Law
. Type 60 wpm
. Great Communication skills
References
Available on Request