PARALEGAL

Liza I. OlivA - acf21v@r.postjobfree.com

**** *** **** ****, ******, IL 60504 708-***-****

objective

A highly talented and knowledgeable Paralegal with a reputation for maintaining and

organizing legal files in highly organized, efficient, and precise manner. Proven

ability to thrive in a fast paced environment through advanced multi-tasking skills

and maintain confidentiality. Looking for a company where I am can grow and utilize

my years of experience in the industry.

Experience

Contract Paralegal

2009 - Present

Experienced in preparing Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy petitions, pleadings, motions,

heavy client contact, preparing paperwork for loan modifications, and foreclosure

defense compliance.

Responsible for maintaining daily trial docket, calendared all critical deadlines,

prepared all ECF Filings, familiarity with Federal and Illinois court systems, and

Best Case Software.

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks expeditiously and accurately.

Susan E. Loggans & Associates - Chicago, IL

2006 - 2008

Litigation Paralegal

Experienced in meeting with clients, documenting intake information and acting as

liaison between attorney and client. Skilled in preparing pre-litigation packages,

including obtaining medical records, lien information, insurance verification, and

wage loss verifications.

Responsible for relief reception duties, entering all calendar events for attorneys,

making necessary travel arrangements, setting up depositions, sworn statements and

doctor telephone conferences.

Responsible for preparing and answering discovery, pleadings, subpoenas, dictation,

as well as, organizing/summarizing medical records, medical summaries, deposition

abstracts, and legal research.

Guth, Reinke & Farnan, P.C. - Chicago, IL

2005 - 2006

Legal Assistant

Corporation Dissolved

Coordinated multifaceted office functions encompassing court calendar management,

scheduling, and liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, insurance

carriers, law firms and government agencies.

Ensured satisfaction of deadlines, performed computerized legal research to gather

case related materials.

Used case specific software such as Case Map and Tort Pro also responsible for broad

range of responsibilities including preparation of cases from pre-litigation to

trial.

Patrick J. Kenneally, Ltd. - Chicago, IL

2004 - 2005

Legal Assistant

Assigned to manage voluminous records for personal injury, wrongful death and medical

malpractice cases, as well as, managing case files and assisted with trial

preparation.

Responsible for drafting and responding to discovery requests, pleadings, as well as,

analyzing, managing, summarizing and translating documents, doing research for both

factual and legal issues related to various areas of law as well as performing

searches for individuals and corporate entities and extensive contact client contact.

Mackey & Kramer, P.C. - Chicago, IL

1999 - 2003

Legal Assistant/AP Clerk

Responsible for reviewing and organizing medical records, summarizing depositions,

and reception duties.

Managed cases, assisted in client meetings, prepared settlement packages, and handled

all billing related issues including accounts payable, new recruit training, payroll

functions, prepared expense reports and credit card/bank reconciliations.

Also translated a heavy volume of interviews for Spanish-speaking clients, as well

as, filing documents at the Daley Center.

Education:

Robert Morris University ** BBA - Business Administration - 2009 & AAS -

Paralegal Studies - 2005

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE LIST

Reference Relationship

Years Known

Kathy Voltolina Former Supervisor @ Mackey & Kramer - Mrs. 15

Office Manager Voltolina can attest to the fact that I

77 W. Washington, Ste. translated for all the bilingual clients, she

1300 witnessed my ability to prepare settlement

Chicago, IL 60602 packages for various insurance companies and my

312/263-2000 ability to retrieve the necessary documents to

acf21v@r.postjobfree.com get the settlement packages ready for

negotiation.

Jennifer Parker Former Supervisor @ Susan E. Loggans - Ms. 5

Attorney Parker has witnessed my ability to negotiate

20 N. Clark Street liens, to retrieve necessary documents for

Chicago, IL 60602 negotiation and speak to adjusters regarding

773/793-3563 negotiation on a daily basis. She can also

attest to the fact that my work is never behind

and completed by deadlines necessary. Ms.

Parker can also attest to my will and

determination to keep my files current and keep

current with our clients.

Dina Szala Colleague - Ms. Szala can attest to my hard work 5

Paralegal and determination in completing my goals whether

6470 Gaywood Ave. school, work or home related. She can attest to

Portage, IN 46368 the fact that I am a very dedicated individual

219/741-2005 and that when I put my mind to something I do my

best to complete it.

EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY HISTORY

Susan E. Loggans & Associates

Starting Salary: $42,000 plus benefits

Current Salary: $45,000 plus benefits

Guth, Reinke & Farnan, Ltd.

Starting Salary: $37,500 plus benefits

Ending Salary: $39,500 plus benefits

Patrick J. Kenneally, Ltd.

Starting Salary: $38,000 plus benefits

Ending Salary: $40,000 plus benefits

Mackey & Kramer, P.C.

Starting Salary: $30,000 plus benefits

Ending Salary: $35,000 plus benefits

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