ERIC J. DELGADO
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
*****@*****.***
Experienced, legal assistant seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a dynamic organization
10 Years of Experience in Legal Field Self-Motivated
Fluent in Spanish and English Excellent Attention to Detail
Strong Diplomatic and Interpersonal skills Able to Prioritize and Meet Deadlines
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL Benedictine University, Lisle, IL
College of Law, Aug 2010 May 2011 B.A., Business Management, Dec 2009
EXPERIENCE
May 2012 Present
Account Manager (contractor)
Sharper Associations, Willowbrook, IL
Providing support and overseeing records for assigned clients, assisting with marketing and member
registration, planning and implementing programs for continuing education and evaluating results
Paralegal Dec 2011
Salvatore Miglore & Associates, Wheaton, IL
Provided legal support including assisting with preparation of discovery, complaints and related legal
documents including subpoenas, notices of motion, etc., researched facts of cases, communicated with
clients, drafted letters and memoranda, translated for Spanish-speaking clients during consultation
Jul 2004 Jul 2010
Lawyer Referral Service Administrator
DuPage County Bar Association, Wheaton IL
Provided lawyer referrals to the public, communicated with clients, processed membership payments,
maintained Lawyer Referral Service database, served as staff liaison to numerous sub-committees,
provided logistical and marketing support for numerous continuing legal education seminars, young
lawyer social events and an annual Law Day diversity luncheon, coordinated monthly "Ask a Lawyer"
column in Sun Publications, conducted the Attorney Resource Center located at the DuPage courthouse
May 2004 Jun 2004
Intake Coordinator
DuPage Bar Legal Aid Service, Wheaton IL
Conducted initial screenings for applicants to determine eligibility, entered client information and
checked for conflicts of interest, prepared monthly reports on cases retained in-house and referred to
private attorneys, translated for in-office interviews with Spanish-speaking clients
Jul 2001 Apr 2004
Legal Assistant & Law Clerk
Newman & Pelafas, Chicago, IL
Prepared court pleadings for filing, translated for Spanish-speaking clients, assisted attorneys and
paralegal staff, drafted correspondence in Spanish and English, investigated facts, gathered and reviewed
responsive documents, answered discovery and coordinated production of documents, confirmed clients
for trials and arbitrations, prepared deposition abstracts, organized and maintained litigation files
ADDITIONAL SKILLS / BACKGROUND
Fluent in Spanish and English (speaking, reading and writing)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint)
Certified Instructor for National Safety Council
ERIC J. DELGADO
427 Navajo Court
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
*****@*****.***
REFERENCES
Jacki Hamler Financial Manager DuPage County Bar Assoc. 630-***-****
Brenda Carroll Legal Aid Director DuPage Legal Aid Service 630-***-****
John Pcolinski Attorney Guerard, Kalina & Butkus 630-***-****
Salvatore Miglore Attorney S. Miglore & Associates 630-***-****
Glenda Sharp, CAE Principal Sharper Associations 630-***-****