Paralegal/Legal Assistant

TIM MASTERSON

**** *. ********* ***. *******, IL 60660

773-***-**** **************@*****.***

EDUCATION

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois

Honors Graduate with Certificate in Paralegal Studies

ABA-Approved Paralegal Studies Program

June 2018

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

MA History and BSc Social Sciences

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Law Offices of Howard Peritz 6/18–present

Legal Assistant

Organize and maintain client files

File documents at various government agencies

Catalog documents in database

Masters Law Group 2/18–5/18

Paralegal Intern

Drafted motions, summonses, interrogatories, and pleadings

Analyzed and reviewed discovery

Filed documents at various government agencies

Researched legal topics on Westlaw

Maintained subpoena log

Hopleaf Bar 2015–Present

Front of the House Operations and Security

Serve as the initial point of contact for all patrons to create a welcoming and positive experience

Check IDs and conduct risk assessment of potential incoming customers

Cook County Department of Corrections 1997–2014

Correctional Officer

Ensured the security, custody, and control of inmates

Trained 5–10 new officers annually

Acted as interpreter to Spanish-speaking inmates and visitors

Awarded three commendations for outstanding service

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis

LANGUAGES

Speak, read, and write Spanish

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