RHONDA SMITH-MONSON

ac00ke@r.postjobfree.com 225-***-****

OVERVIEW

Over 40 years’ experience as a detail-oriented paralegal with excellent writing and research skills. Adept at working with diverse populations and working with limited tools. Deep understanding of post-conviction law and the offender population.

HIGHLIGHTS

Post-conviction relief

Criminal and civil law

Bankruptcy law

Personal injury law

Real-estate law

Excellent legal research skills

Understands confidentiality

Strong analytical skills

Persuasive writer

EXPERIENCE

The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women – St. Gabriel, Louisiana

January 2009 – March 2017

LEGAL Support 3 – Paralegal. Worked in the institutional law library preparing Habeas Corpus Applications for Federal Courts; Post-Conviction Relief Applications and Memorandums; Disciplinary Court; Appeals; Administrative Remedy Procedures; Working with offender population in computation of time; parole status; filings into Judicial District Courts.

“Unveiled”- Editor of the Legal News Section of the Women’s Magazine.

Jay Harris Law Firm – Denham Springs, Louisiana

March 2007 – January 2009

Worked as a paralegal in all aspects of general law, Probate, personal injury, bankruptcy, criminal and civil law. Researched legislation that had been filed during present legislative session and application to parish government.

Rolling, Perrillox, Sledge and Johnson – Hammond, Louisiana

August 2002 – March 2006

Paraprofessional – shared job duties between paralegal and firm administrative position. Real-estate paralegal clearing title, performance in loan closing and disbursing of loan. Tort litigation and civil work performed. Payables, collectibles and filing suits. Divorce and family court work.

EDUCATION

Central High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Paralegal –Certified since 1987 through A/D Center of University of Mississippi at Jackson legal field since 1979. Human Resource Certification; Legal Secretary accreditation; National Association of Legal Assistant. Continuing Legal Education.

RELATED SKILLS Proficient: PC, Microsoft Office Suite, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Lotus Notes, MAC and Peachtree

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