Paralegal
Resume:
Adrienne Meachum
P.O. Box **** ( Chicago, IL ****0 ( Phone: 312-***-**** (
*************@*****.***
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Knowledgeable and agile legal assistant offering varied experience
working as a Law Clerk in a corporate department and as a Legal Assistant
in a law firm. Possesses extensive Paralegal training, ABA approved
Paralegal Certificate and experience managing multiple case loads
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite 2013 Trial Preparation
Drafting Legal Documents Windows 8
Case Management Spreadsheet Creation
Bates Stamping Transcription
LexisNexis Prepare and file motions
Technology
Software: MS Office (Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint),
LexisNexis, WestLaw, Concordance, Windows 8
Professional Experience
Law Offices of Fern Trevino, Chicago, IL- Corporate law firm
Law Clerk, 3/2014 to 5/2014
Answered and screened all incoming calls, and performed legal secretarial
projects as assigned, supported two Associates and one Partner, set
consultation and follow up appointments with potential clients,
administered carefully developed field tested questionnaires to
respondents. Referred via Robert Half Legal agency.
NORC at the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL - Private social research
organization
Professional Telephone Interviewer, 08/28/2013 to 09/07/13
Screened and interviewed as many as 30 research respondents per day,
nationwide, by telephone. Greeted clients in person and administered field-
tested questionnaires to respondents using a computer, and was responsible
for protecting respondents' privacy by keeping their answers confidential.
Collaboratively worked on special projects with teams as well as worked
individually during flexible shift hours.
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL - University
Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Clerk, 12/2005 to
10/2011
Served as a liaison to Music Conservatory, Computer Science Department,
Business Department, and student and faculty members. Assisted with
various administrative tasks: filing, composing correspondence, and
training and development of new student orientation.
State of Illinois Department of Public Aid, Chicago, IL - State Government
Case Worker, 9/1988 to 6/1997
Performed professional casework activities, providing public assistance
services from DHS and auxiliary state, local and federal programs.
Explained eligibility criteria and requirements for public assistance
programs. Collected client data and determined eligibility. Assessed client
skills and evaluated client ability to obtain and retain employment; made
appropriate referrals to other DHS programs, state services or local
private services to ensure applicant received available benefits.
Adrienne Meachum
*************@*****.***
Temp Assignments
Law Offices of Meyers and Grant, Chicago, IL - Criminal Justice Law Firm
Legal Assistant, 4/2003 to 7/2003
Performed clerical, administrative and general office duties in support of
attorney work product:
Typed and proofread legal documents including, but not limited to, motions,
pleadings, interrogatories, and subpoenas to be filed in court; prepared
documents for trial. Performed administrative duties such as photocopied,
sent and retrieved faxes, answered telephones, and took messages. Received
and escorted law department visitors and assisted in maintaining the law
department's docket of cases, tracked litigated cases, hearings, pre-trial
motions and trial dates. Assisted with setting up depositions with
witnesses and requested checks for witness fees. Arranged meetings,
conference calls and reserved conference rooms for law department staff.
Delivered or arranged delivery of documents to judges' chambers, other law
firms, etc., and maintained office files and records. Assisted with
developing and updating standardized legal forms and documents and
performed related duties as assigned.
Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities, Chicago, IL - Non-
profit
Legal Secretary, 8/1987 to 9/1988
Researched landlord/tenant laws and rights, visited residence to verify and
document (photograph) problems, reviewed terms and conditions of oral and
written rental agreements/leases; prepared analysis of key terms,
investigated city/county records to discover the building owner and past
violations/complaints.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chicago, IL - Federal
Government
Legal Clerk Typist, 2/1987 to 12/1987
Received position papers labeled for Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC). Made sure all documents were pursuant to EEOC's request
for information, conducted factual investigation, i.e., obtained documents
from various sources within the company; obtained files from government
agencies; traced witnesses; pursued relevant facts, prepared case outlines,
handled Freedom of Information Act requests and other requests for employee
information.
U. S. Social Security Administration, Chicago, IL - Federal Government
Secretary, 3/1982 to 10/1986
Provided administrative support to one Manager and two Assistant Managers
and the Section Secretary and trained four typists in order to service
elderly cliental with their benefits. Typed letters, correspondence,
filed, performed timekeeping/payroll duties for over fifty employees.
Maintained attendance files for all employees. Monitored supplies and
ordered supplies for the office. Set minute meetings and travel
arrangements for all Managers.
Education
Roosevelt University, Chicago
Master of Arts, Training and Development, 05/2013
Roosevelt University, Chicago
Master of Arts, Instructional Systems Design Certificate, 05/2013
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago
Paralegal Certificate (ABA Approved), 12/2009
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago
Bachelor of Professional Studies, 12/2009
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