Vintnesha Jones
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Valdosta, GA, 31601
Objective
To secure an entry level position as a paralegal in a real estate law firm,” or To secure an entry level position
in a law firm that can use a legal professional with outstanding research and writing skills.”
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, (present)
Graduation Date: May 10, 2014
Major: Legal Assistant Studies
Legal Assistant Student, Legal Assistant Studies Program, Valdosta State University
January 2008 present
• Take courses dealing with the legal field
o Introduction to Paralegalism
o Human Communication
o Introduction to Criminal Justice
o Legal Research I & Legal Research II
o Consumer Law
o Principles of Logic and Argumentation
o Communications for the Workplace
o Business Entities
o Family Law
o Law Office Management
o Writing for Legal and Social Science Profession
o Criminal Procedure
o Elder Law
Experience
Legal Assistant/ Paralegal (Internship), Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Oct. 2013 present
• Perform general office duties to support professional staff
• Assist the Paralegal and the Attorney
• Legal Research
• Make copies and operate fax machine
• Calendaring
• Typing (29 WPM)
• Answer telephone and take messages
• Filing
• Have Attended Court with Attorney
Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Have used LexisNexis, O.C.G.A, and the South Eastern Law books from VSU
• Can understand some basic Spanish (limited)
Additional Information
Took some Nursing courses and Spanish Courses at VSU
A CPR course (Receive Certificate at the end)