Office Director

Julie Pettit

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ***** **** **** **

City: Saint Michael

State: MN

Zip: 55376

Country: USA

Phone: 612-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $45,000

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Julie M. Pettit13840 46th Lane Northeast, St. Michael, Minnesota 55376

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Senior paralegal with solid professional experience as the primary litigation support position for attorneys of the United States Courts Office of the Federal Defender, District of Minnesota.

Excellent background in organizational skills, prioritization requirements and task-oriented legal duties. Effective oral and written communication skills, including familiarity with legal terms and research. Extensive knowledge of standard investigative techniques including interviewing, initiating areas of investigation and problem solving. Regularly conducted interviews with various sources to explore and develop new facts. Solid ability to perform in a team environment as well as perform duties independently.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administrative Office of United States CourtsOffice of the Federal Defender - District of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN

Senior Paralegal/Investigator

June 1991 to May 2012 40 hours per week Gather, locate, assemble, summarize, compile and digest substantive information on statutes, regulations and other subjects which assist in the representation of clients. Assist in all aspects of pretrial and trial case preparation including, interview clients and witnesses, collect, organize, analyze and evaluate evidence. Assist attorneys with client contact, including jail visits, court appearances and other matters. Coordinate witness testimony in preparation of trial. Occasional testimony in court. Maintain filing and information reference systems and databases. Supervise the service of subpoenas and notification of witnesses. Perform legal research, utilizing all available resources including computer assisted legal research systems. Review and draft discovery legal documents, including motions and responses. Perform other paralegal duties which require discretion and independent judgment in the application of specialized knowledge of particular laws, regulations or agency policies. Security Clearance obtained.

EDUCATION

Washington Learning Institute, New City, New York Paralegal Certification Program 2007

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota B.A. Criminal Justice

COMPUTER SKILLS

Skillful in the use of Windows, MS Office, Word Perfect, Trial Director, Summation, SharePoint, Lotus Notes, Timeline Express, Time Map, Case Map. Online Investigation/Legal Research: Westlaw, Lexis, CM/ECF Case Management/Electronic Case Files. Knowledge in automated office systems, including, Minnesota Department of Corrections Statewide Supervision System, MNCIS Minnesota Court Information System, State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle On-Line Services, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Criminal History Records, Minnesota Court Judicial Branch Web Access, CLEAR Business and Government Online Databases and United States District Court Pacer Services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Strong communication skills, accurate and attentive to detail. Effectively communicate with attorneys, clients, and other legal agencies and anticipates their case needs and goals. Knowledge of various organizational programs, basic legal concepts, terminology, and format of documents. Effective analytical and legal research skills, including established rules, policies and sentencing guidelines. Member of Minnesota Paralegal Association and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. Member of the National Defender Investigator Association, The Organization of Legal Professionals and the National Association of Freelance Legal Professionals.

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