Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Kristi Easter

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Pursuing a long-term career relationship with a law firm that appreciates un-ending loyalty and a meticulous

eye to detail, that hungers for growth and encourages further

knowledge.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Knowledgeable in ProDoc, Westlaw, and LexisNexis

• Proficient in MS Word, Corel Word Perfect, Excel, and Powerpoint

• Well versed with discovery, pleadings, and drafting pleadings

• Accurately type 75 WPM

• Adept at calendar and scheduling management

• Experienced with ECF

• Exceptional in communicating with clients

EDUCATION

AAS Paralegal 2012

El Centro College, Dallas, TX

ABA Accredited Program

Graduated with Honors – GPA 3.95

Relevant Coursework:

• Family law

• Civil Litigation

• Contract law

• Business Organizations

• Real property

• Torts: Personal Injury Litigation

• Advanced Legal Research

• Legal Analysis and Writing

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Paralegal 2014 to Present

Stephen W. Johnson & Associates, P.C.

Insurance Defense

Dallas, TX

Pro Bono Service 2011 to 2013

Legal Aid, Dallas, TX

Paralegal Intern 2011 to 2011

Law Office of Cheryl Vaughan, Melissa, TX

Assistant Paralegal 2001 to 2006

Paralegal Support Services, Dallas, TX

Scan Control Supervisor 2002 to 2005

United Parcel Service, Mesquite, TX

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Elected Secretary - Paralegal Student Association, 2011 to 2012

Member - International Scholar Laureate Program, 2012. Foreign Diplomacy and International Relations

study in China

AFFILIATIONS

Member - NALA, 2012

Member - DAPA, 2012

Assistant Newsletter Editor – DAPA 2013 to 2014

HONORS

Sigma Tau Chapter Member- Phi Theta Kappa, 2011 to 2013

Sigma Tau Chapter VP of Service – 2012-2013

All Texas State Academic Team - 2013

STRENGTHS

• Working knowledge of investigating the facts of a case

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research on pertinent laws,

regulations, and legal articles

• Highly skilled in writing reports to assist lawyers prepare for trials

• Able to organize and present the information in a factual way

• Hands-on experience in keeping the case information in computer

databases

• Proficient in managing clerical duties pertinent to a law office

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