Michael Palmer
Indianapolis, IN * 317-***-**** * ******.***********@*****.***
Paralegal & Administrative Specialist
Experienced Legal Assistant with excellent office management and client-attorney relation skills seeking an entry-level Paralegal Assistant position where working knowledge of legal terminology, general law, and legal proceeding will be utilized and expanded. Bring experience working for local Law professionals and specialized training.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Legal Research
Investigations
Personal Injury Discovery
Legal Documents
Eviction Claims
Federal Law
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Appellate Procedure
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
GPA: 3.79-Magna Cum Laude Honors May 2015
Associates of Applied Sciences: Paralegal Studies
Ball State University Muncie, IN
Associates of Science: General Studies September 1991
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Attorney Larry Champion Indianapolis, IN
Investigator/Paralegal (Contract Basis) 1999-2012
Drafting and preparation of technical/legal documents and letters
Performing technical and legal research
Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation]
Conduct jail interviews
Investigate cases
Attorney Thomas Shirley Indianapolis, IN
Investigator/Paralegal (Contract Basis) 2001-2003
Investigate facts of case
Performed legal research in the areas of Civil, Criminal and Federal law
Personal injury discovery
Conduct research and relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles
Organize and maintain documents in filing systems
Write reports to help prepare for trial
Attorney Geraldine Chavis Indianapolis, IN
Paralegal/Investigator 1997-2000
Review trial transcripts, take notes during court
Call clients to schedule interviews, meetings and depositions
Assist in eviction claims