High School Assistant

Heather M. Underwood

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Cambridge, IL :: 309-***-****

**************@*****.***

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Chicago Cambridge Jr/Sr. High School

Bachelors of Psychology Graduation :: May 2008

Graduation :: August 2012 GPA :: 4.2

GPA :: 3.4

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOFFMAN, LUHMAN & MASSON, P.C., LAFAYETTE, IN

Legal Assistant/Paralegal :: July 2014- October 2014

• Opened and prepare documentation for new files.

• Prepare correspondence to clients and defendants regarding case material.

• Assist clients with information and the status regarding ongoing cases.

• Prepare motions for the attorneys.

• Filed legal documents including; supplement proceedings, final order of garnishment, and

varies types of motions.

• Investigative research in locating defendants.

• Receive and process incoming payments.

• Execute multiple clerical duties throughout the day.

SCOTT, HALSTED & BABETCH, P.C., CHICAGO, IL

Legal Assistant/Paralegal :: March 2013- July 2014

• Assist attorneys on a daily basis.

• Open new cases and prepared all opening legal documents.

• Maintain document files. Prepare and file pleadings with court clerk.

• Prepare affidavits for attorneys and defendants.

• Interview clients regarding case matter

• Docket official court conferences, hearings and trials.

• Produce trial abstracts from deposition transcripts.

• Communicate with State Farm Representatives in regards to cases.

• Prepare and edit dictated deposition summaries and other legal documents.

• Upheld confidentiality of highly-sensitive client information.

• File court documents via e-file with multiple counties.

• Proficient in record management and legal terminology.

• Extensive knowledge of various legal, administrative, and clerical procedures.

• Understand and effectively utilize business management principles, resource management, time management, and team coordination.

AMES LAW OFFICE, ORION, IL

Legal Intern :: May 2010- August 2010

• Attended court hearings with attorneys.

• Assisted attorneys in multiple fields of law, such as; Family, Divorce, Workers Compensation, and Wills.

• Dictated motions and filed court documents.

• Ran extensive clerical errands.

• Prepare legal research for Family Law cases.

• Complete organization of Ames legal library.

• Experience with communicating with clients and scheduling appointments.

• Sat in on worker's compensation depositions.

VILLAGE OF CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGE, IL

Intern :: September 2008- December 2009

• Organized Mail both ingoing and outgoing.

• Prepared a PowerPoint presentation regarding the reconstruction of downtown Cambridge to be presented at the monthly town meeting.

• Attended and documented monthly City Hall meetings.

• Ran extensive errands to Henry County Officials.

SKILLS

Computer Systems :: Proficient with PC and Mac

Software :: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Macintosh iWorks (Pages,Numbers and Keynote), Lexis Nexis, and Sage Time Slips.

Very strong written and verbal English language skills, including excellent spelling and grammar.

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