Paralegal

Ronda K. Rutherford

***** ***** ***** *****, **. Louis, MO 63123 314-***-****

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JOB HISTORY

Litigation paralegal, then gained experience in finance, contract review, and federal compliance while working for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee. My most recent permanent work was as a consultant for a software company that provided training and support for attorneys.

EMPLOYMENT

PARALEGAL (2016-2017)

Spencer Fane LLP

Prepared financial documents to be filed in accordance with case administration orders and drafted routine motions and notices. Assisted in preparation for hearings and summarized litigation discovery materials.

CONSULTANT TO BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEES (1999 – 2016) BMS, Inc.

Responsible for building and maintaining client relationships, provided suggestions on how to handle liquidation of assets. Trained clients on a proprietary software program and complex bankruptcy industry requirements and changes. Collaborated with product management and sales, mentored new team members and coordinated with U.S. Trustee offices to enhance client performance. Presented group training sessions on-line and in person and prepared training tip sheets to distribute to clients. Performed client support and complex trouble-shooting on a daily basis.

PARALEGAL (1991 – 1999)

Summers, Compton, Wells

Paralegal to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee. Communicated with debtors, creditors, attorneys, the United States Trustee offices and court staff on a daily basis. Prepared pleadings and other documents as directed by the trustee. Performed case administration from the case filing through preparing the final distribution report, including contract review, asset discovery, analyzing claims for accuracy, banking transactions, monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and financial reporting. Researched requirements for liquidating a variety of assets. Interviewed clients and prepared Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy petitions.

PREVIOUS PARALEGAL EXPERIENCE

Responsible for real estate transactions, corporate filings, preparation of pleadings and trial preparation, firm billing and UCC searches. Extensive communication with clients.

EDUCATION

B.S. Paralegal Studies (Liberal Arts)

Southern Illinois University

Dean’s List

SKILLS

•Accurately summarize legal documents, prepare litigation managing deadlines

•Evaluating contracts and other business documents

•Ability to multi-task and prioritize - worked and traveled from home for 16 years

•Great organization and communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs as well as Adobe, WordPerfect, Salesforce, Go to Assist, Logmein, Power Point

•Ability to learn new software quickly

•Extensive customer sevice background

REFERENCES

E. Rebecca Case (Attorney) 314-***-**** *****@***********.***

Karen Goodman (Attorney) 312-***-**** ********@*******.***

Michael Gutman (former employer) 949-***-**** ****.******@*****.***

Dennis Mapes (former employer) 314-***-**** ******@***********.***

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