Project Professional
Resume:
Sarah Bergeson
Loves Park, IL 61111
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Education:
National Lewis University- 1000 National Drive, Wheeling, IL Studying Bachelors of Applied Behavioral Sciences- graduation 2017
Rockford Career College 1130 S. Alpine Rd. #100 Rockford, IL Studied Paralegal 2011- 2013
Employment:
KML & Associates- Crystal Lake, Illinois-
April 2017- present Paralegal for family law
Perform legal and factual research, perform records search for clients on different data bases, identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes and other pertinent material, organize and analyze information, cross-check and validate information, prepare written reports, draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts and legal memoranda, help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions, prepare correspondence, check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy, build and maintain databases and files, organize and track case files, review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations, coordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery and depositions, help with trial preparation including witness lists, and exhibits and trial binders.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Citations and Withdrawals Section February 2016- Present
Citations and Withdrawals Sections-Transportation Customer Representative-Senior In our division, we mail out and process certified driving records that are requested from customers using form MV2896, and verify that all DDPA regulations are met. We resolve MV4016, MV4017, and MV3029 suspension orders that error out of the URCL system. This process includes contacting courts, and law enforcement agencies to resolve issues. We create tracking logs for out-of-state convictions and withdrawal letters. We assist law enforcement agencies with notice of intend to revoke by looking up customers, or creating new customer records. We process and update driver records with out-of-state convictions. We assist the courts and law enforcement agencies conduct business with Wisconsin Department of Transportation by maintaining BFUNC (business functions) programs. We audit convictions coded on driver records by colleagues to insure accuracy and compliance.
Attorney Chester R. Chostner, Jr., Court Place, Suite 202, Rockford January 2013-February 2016
Paralegal (family law, criminal, corporate/contracts, real estate, estate planning and probate, and traffic)
Preparation for the attorney’s day in court, assist with communicating with clients, and handle the billings. Spoke daily with clients and assisted in resolving issues in their lives. Used technology to my advantage with the different programs that are available and assist in making the office run efficiently. I am knowledgeable and proficient in doing legal research, memorandums, and pleadings; I am capable of the review and preparation of discovery process, and creating a document for the attorney for the pertinent information.
Attorney Michael Hedeen 321 W. State St., Suite 1200, Rockford September 2013- February 2014- (Part-time)
Paralegal (medical, workers compensation, personal injury) I assisted the attorney in preparing medical summaries, organizing bills from different doctors for settlements. I also assist in preparing workers compensation motions, petitions and Subpoenas, personal injury case pleadings; and when necessary I communicate with doctors, clients, and all other involved parties. I am able to work alone, and finish all necessary projects in a timely fashion.
Attorney Mary J. Gaziano; One Court Place, Suite 200, Rockford, Illinois May 2012- January 2013
This office was primarily focused on imminent domains, and construction projects for the State of Illinois, Department of Transportation. I read maps, helped the attorney with correspondences to adverse parties regarding their properties, or pending cases. I communicated with Project Supervisors, and Project Managers.
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