Certified Paralegal

Zachary W. Brewer, CP

**** * **** * ***. Tulsa, Ok 74133

email: *********@*****.***

phone: 918/299-9896 – home; 918/693-3648 - cell

Background

I am a native Tulsan, with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tulsa. I am currently a paralegal, a position I have been in for the last 7 years, including the last five at my current position. I am looking to move to the corporate environment to allow more availability as my daughter begins middle school and extracurricular activities. I am a fast learner, reliable, willing to adapt and help in any way possible. I am hoping for employment in a position that will continue to push me to be at my best. I also want to work in a place where I can feel like part of a team that works together; while also gaining the opportunity to continue my own professional growth. The reputation of QuikTrip is obviously well known throughout not only this area, but the entire country. I would love to be a part of that team.

Education

Paralegal Studies December 2009

Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK

Overall GPA 4.0

Teacher Certification in Secondary Social Studies May 2005

Northeastern State University Broken Arrow, OK

Overall GPA 4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)

Bachelor of Arts in History May 2001

University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK

Overall GPA 3.5 (Cum Laude)

Professional Licensure

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) #154955

Valid through 05/30/2020

Relative Experience

Paralegal March 2012 - Present

Hall, Estill, Hardwick, Gable, Golden & Nelson Tulsa, OK

As litigation paralegal, duties include drafting both discovery requests and discovery

responses, various pleadings, motions, responses and letters to opposing counsel and third parties. I worked in many aspects of civil litigation, as well as construction, bankruptcy, family law, foreclosure, contract, medical malpractice and municipality law. Worked extensively with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Nuance and other software; including the iManage document management system. Assisted in reviewing and organizing medical records and other files, summarizing depositions, docketing, processing mail, legal research, case analysis and other tasks as assigned by attorneys or the firm.

Paralegal February 2010 - Present

Richards & Connor Law Firm Tulsa, OK

The firm’s sole paralegal, duties include drafting both discovery requests and discovery

responses, various pleadings and letter to opposing counsel and third parties. Leading the

firm’s program for requesting medical records, employment files, etc. Also reviewing and

organizing medical records and other files. Summarizing depositions, docketing, process

mail, research and other tasks as assigned by attorneys.

File Clerk August 2008 – February 2010

Richards & Connor Law Firm Tulsa, OK

Responsible for organizing and maintaining the firm’s client information and case files. Included in the duties was copying, scanning, filing documents with the courts and other office tasks. Accomplish firm goals while maintaining a confidential environment to protect privileged material. Assisted with the moving and set up of files for trial.

Teacher: Grades 6-7 August 2007 – May 2008

Glenpool Public Schools Glenpool, OK

Responsible for two sections each of 6th and 7th grade Geography and 7th and 8th grade

Physical Education. Also had assistant coaching duties involving basketball and track.

Computer Skills

Desktop Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and

Adobe Acrobat Professional, Nuance and more

Internet & Media: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome

Word Processing: Type 52 wpm

Honors/Activities

NALA Certified Paralegal

Chairman of TCBA Paralegal Division Nominating Committee (2013-2014)

Deans Honor Roll: four semesters in college

Presidents Honor Roll: two semesters in college

Professional Associations

National Association of Legal Assistants

Tulsa County Bar Association – Paralegal Division

Tulsa Area Paralegal Association

References

Available upon request

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