Paralegal and Legal Support Professional

CAROLINA BRYANT

**** ***** ******** ***., ***. C Phone: 309-***-****

Chicago, IL 60632 Email: **************@*********.***

Paralegal/Legal Support Professional

Experienced Paralegal and legal support professional skilled in conducting

research, reviewing bid contracts, and preparing finalized documents.

Demonstrated history of managing deadlines and ensuring accuracy in all

activities. Versatile team player with background supporting all operations

of a legal office, including HR and accounting functions, as needed.

Technically proficient in a variety of software applications, including

LexisNexis, Westlaw, Hoover, IPRO, Time Matters, Dun and Bradstreet, DM

2000, Relativity, Legal Key, Delta View, OCR Recognition, and I Manage.

Areas of Expertise

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Legal Office Support Court Case Preparation Finalized Documents

Bid Contracts Deadline Management Accounting

Technical Troubleshooting Research/Analysis Law/Ruling Interpretation

Legal Drafting Client Relations Human Resources

Professional Experience

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HINSHAW & CULBERTSON, LLP 2013 - Present

Conflicts Analyst

. Conduct database research and analysis to proactively identify potential

conflicts of interest.

. Respond to inquiries from conflict attorneys and submit attorneys

regarding searches.

. Coordinate special projects and reports for attorneys as needed.

. Maintain files and records in compliance with confidentiality standards.

MERILL CORPORATION/WINSTON STRAWN, LLP 2012 - 2013

Document Services Operator II

. Completed a variety of projects for use in court utilizing legal software

applications.

. Determined workload priorities based on deadlines and urgency.

. Retrieved information from files in response to requests and prepared

legal pleading binders.

. Prepared and maintained trial documentation.

. Collaborated with clients to coordinate work flow.

. Supported attorneys during large projects, including organizing,

retrieving, and producing documents.

JP MORGAN CHASE/KFORCE STAFFING 2012

Paralegal Consultant

. Served on Global Contracts Management - REG D Team and communicated with

internal and external stakeholders.

. Maintained daily client contact and acted as liaison between customers

and executives.

. Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and

businesses, as well as analyzed probably outcomes of cases based on legal

precedent.

. Remediated more than 95% of assigned client accounts, including

performing document reviews and analyses and ensuring compliance with

protocols.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 2010

Office Automation Clerk (Internship)

. Organized rough drafts into finished documents and maintained office

data.

. Responded to caller inquiries and referred calls, after screening, to

appropriate parties.

. Cataloged, audited, and maintained opened tapes, mail, and documents.

. Edited and updated agency intranet, including correcting broken links and

formatting errors.

. Monitored system for equipment failure and errors in performance.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE 2009

Legal Intern

. Opened, assigned, and closed court cases and other legal matters with

emphasis on deadline management.

. Assisted legal team of attorneys and paralegals in factual investigation

and document and trial preparation.

. Procured and analyzed medical records and prepared medical chronologies

and summaries.

. Drafted correspondence, pleadings, subpoenas, affidavits, and

interrogatories.

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY/SEVILLE STAFFING 2007 - 2008

Paralegal Consultant

. Investigated charges of discrimination, including interviewing relevant

parties and preparing reports.

. Conducted legal research on complex projects assigned by attorneys and

attended trials and arbitrations.

. Drafted complaints, motions, decrees, ad orders and performed citation

checks using the Blue Book.

. Supported managing partner's in-house litigation practice through all

aspects of litigation lifecycle.

. Managed trial exhibits, performed jury research, and collaborated with

experts and factual witnesses.

. Created and maintained trial notebooks and expert binders.

BROWN, UDELL, & POMERANTZ/APPLE ONE STAFFING 2006

Office Manager Assistant

. Prepared legal correspondence and assisted with mailing and distribution.

. Created new hire packets and supported Human Resources team with a

variety of functions.

. Responsible for accounting support, including bank transactions, funds

collection and disbursement, bookkeeping, and Accounts Receivable

reconciliation.

. Ensured compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations and

operational policies for reporting.

. Served as point of contact for customers and clients.

CENTER FOR DISABILITY AND ELDER LAW 2006

Volunteer Intake Intern

. Verified clients' eligibility for program based on interviews and

qualifications.

. Established and maintained professional relationships with clients.

. Performed legal research and served as liaison between clients and legal

staff.

. Maintained records and ensured accuracy and completeness of client data.

. Participated in case conferences and staff meetings to develop

comprehensive knowledge of policies.

Career Note: Previous positions include UCC Clerk/Document Clerical

Assistant for Mayer, Brown, Rowe, & Maw, LLP, and Legal Secretary for

Hauselman & Rappin, Ltd.

Education

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. Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Keller

Graduate School of Management

. Master of Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Keller Graduate

School of Management

. Bachelor of Professional Studies, Law Office Administration, Robert

Morris University

. Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies, Robert Morris College

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