Human Resources Manager

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OB J E C T I V E

Top paralegal program graduate seeks to bring a solid background and education in general litigation, law

office experience, and an outstanding professional work ethic to a challenging and rewarding career in the legal

f ield.

SU M M A R Y QUAL I F ICAT IONS

OF

• Excellent legal research and writing skills including online and traditional methods. LexisNexis and

I nternet savvy.

• Knowledge of and familiarity with civil procedure in federal and California state court systems.

• Experience in cite checking, Shepardizing briefs, and drafting legal pleadings, complaints, motions, and

d iscovery.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, WordPerfect, CaseMap, and Timeslips. Type 65

+ w.p.m. accurately.

• Exceptional record of promotions with five years of corporate experience in Japan. Functional in Japanese.

P R O F ESS I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

6/2009 – 8/2009

Paralegal I n te rn – Hogue & Belong, San Diego, CA

Drafted special interrogatories, inspection demands, deposition subpoenas, declarations, and verification forms

for sexual harassment and discrimination cases. Researched and reported on jury verdicts and settlements in

age, sex, sexual orientation and pregnancy discrimination cases. Contacted clients, witnesses and outside

vendors. Prepared proofs of service, TOCs, witness lists, and t rial binders.

• Received excellent performance review and praise from supervising attorney as “best paralegal intern”

f rom the University of San Diego intern p rogram.

2/2009 – 4/2009

Legal Secreta ry – Caffry & Flower, Glens Falls, NY

Provided full administrative and reception support in environmental, real property, estate planning and

p robate law offices. Proofed, finalized, and prepared legal correspondence. Filed documents with the courts.

Calendared appointments. Opened and closed cases. Ordered supplies. Input time records and coordinated

monthly bills using Timeslips.

• Proved strong ability and desire to career t ransition to the legal field. Built lasting relationships in

temporary assignment. Recommended for paralegal program from supervising attorney.

12/2007 – 7/2008

Recruiter – Aclipse Recruiting, San Francisco, CA

Opened and established successful West Coast presence for start-up international teacher recruiting company.

Sourced, screened, and interviewed over 250 candidates for public and private schools in Asia. Communicated

i mmigration and visa requirements to new hires. Supported recruitment manager in an administrative role.

• Led cross-office team of three staff on development of post-placement support system for teachers in

Korea.

1/2006 – 11/2007

Recruiter – Nova Group Japan, San Francisco, CA

Sourced, screened, interviewed and assessed over 500 candidates for Nova Group Japan's English language

schools. Traveled throughout the West Coast to present group seminars at college campuses and promote

teaching abroad.

• Increased placement by 30% through client-focused approach and eagerness to drive up t ravel and

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interview rates.

11/2000 – 12/2005

H i ri ng and Personnel Supervisor – Nova Group Japan, Osaka, Japan

Reviewed all overseas and domestic interview records for the largest English language school in Japan with

over 800 branches and 5000 instructors. Advised workforce on Japanese labor law, company policy, visa, and

i nsurance compliance.

• Promoted to newly created role as Hi ring Supervisor – Human Resources 05/2005

Dept.

• Promoted to Personnel Supervisor – Human Resources Dept. 11/2002

• Promoted to Instructor Assistant Trainer – Kashiwara and Tennoji Schools. 11/2001

• Hired as English Language Instructor – Izumifuchu School. 11/2000

07/1999 – 10/2000

Sales and Stock Associate – Gap Outlet, Lake

George, NY

ED U C A T I O N

08/2009

ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate awarded w ith Honors – U niversity of San

D iego, San Diego, CA

Graduate-level courses – Introduction to Law; Civil Procedure; Criminal Law; Family Law; Real Estate;

Computers in the Legal Field; Legal Research and Writing, Bankruptcy Seminar, and an internship

component.

05/1999

B achelor of Arts in English awarded m agna cum l aude – Bowdoin College,

B runswick, ME

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