Office Management
Resume:
Lisa C. Urness
***** ******** **** **, ***** Lake, MN 55372
abku5c@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Scott county attorney's office
Paralegal, Shakopee, MN
*/** ** present
> Assist attorneys at court hearings, including checking
defendant's records, as well as managing the appearances of
defendants and defense attorneys to ensure efficient processing
of cases.
> Review and respond to discovery requests made by defendants,
defense counsel and the public.
> Prepare case file paperwork for bringing a case to court,
including formal complaints and related documents, securing
police reports, documents, tapes, etc.
> Send out notices and reports in compliance with state law to
defense attorneys, defendants, police officers and other
witnesses and schedule witness and victim appearances in court.
> Draft various technical and routine documents such as
complaints, agreements to suspend, plea petitions and
dismissals.
> Maintain and organize case documents and manage cases.
> Interview and correspond with victims and witnesses.
Thue law firm, ltd.
Paralegal, Edina, MN
2/04 to 5/07
> Conducted research projects to obtain and gather case-relevant
data and materials and prepared written reports and memorandums.
> Maintained and organized case documents and managed cases.
> Assisted attorney in preparation and drafting of correspondence,
pleadings and discovery.
> Interviewed and corresponded with clients.
> Provided general accounting services, including client billing.
> Coordinated multifaceted office functions, including court
calendar management, scheduling and maintaining attorney's
calendar.
Michael McDonald, Criminal Defense Attorney
Paralegal Intern, Prior Lake, MN
1/03 to 4/03
> Performed legal research and provided summaries, memorandums and
reports to attorney.
> Interviewed clients and witnesses.
> Assisted in the preparation for trials, including depositions,
investigations and interviews.
> Analyzed and summarized criminal cases from Minnesota Lawyer.
> Observed and assisted with court proceedings and trials.
EDUCATION
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> Winona State University - Winona, MN - Graduated in May, 2003 -
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal, Sociology Minor - ABA
Accredited University - 3.8 GPA in Major
SKILLS
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> Windows XP, Windows 95/98/ME.
> Advanced computer knowledge and skills in Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis,
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Timeslips,
Client Bookkeeping Solutions, MCAPS, MNCIS, Odyssey and Internet
Explorer.
> Detail-oriented with excellent research, investigative and
reporting skills.
> Excellent independent judgment and decision-making abilities and
a high level of confidentiality.
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
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> Volunteer - Calvary Legal Services Clinic - Minneapolis, MN -
2005 to 2007.
o Interviewed new clients.
o Briefed volunteer attorneys on legal issues pertaining to a
new client.
o Conducted research regarding relevant legal issues and
provided reports to volunteer attorneys.
o Prepared and updated files.
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