Paralegal
Resume:
Objective
Seeking a paralegal position that requires strong legal research, writing, analysis skills, and the motivation and integrity to assist the attorney and client throughout the legal process.
Education
Paralegal Studies Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) August 2011 – May 2014
College of Lake County (Grayslake, IL) Honors Graduate, ABA Accredited
While attending school full time, I was taking care of my mother, facilitating her needs and finances; basically as her companion and caregiver.
I then took care of a friend of hers, basically entailing the same care as my mother.
Specialties:
Bankruptcy Law, Elder Law, Real Property Law, Tort Law, Family Law, Employment and Labor Law, Contract Law, Probate Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Westlaw, litigation, and legal research and writing.
Experience
Paralegal July 2015 – September 2015
STATS, Inc.
Northbrook, IL
Analyzed contracts, looking for specific criteria
Rated contracts, checked start/end dates
Teacher’s Aid August 2001-June 2011
Fritsch Elementary School
Carson City, NV
I assisted teachers and office personnel with copying, filing and answering phones. I was also often responsible for classroom and project preparation, evaluating student work, and creating and presenting lessons.
Administrative Secretary July 1984 – June 1987
Baxter-Travenol
Deerfield, IL
I maintained office organization, logistics, and daily operations. I also arranged flights and
hotels for the auditors, scheduled meetings and dealt with other human resource needs.
Skills
-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - Wills - AOS Computing
-Case Briefs - Probate - Law Office Technology
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
19351 West Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
May 12, 2014
RE: Eileen Halen
Dear Potential Employer
It is my pleasure to recommend Eileen Halen to you as an employee. I had Eileen as a student in the Paralegal Studies program in Elder Law, Real Property Law and Probate. Eileen was and is an excellent student, with excellent grades in our ABA approved Paralegal Studies program.
Eileen is very conscientious, punctual and reliable. She not only attended classes while caring for her mother until her passing, she was prepared to participate in each class. Dealing with her mother and her mother’s estate has focused Eileen toward the probate area especially estate administration and Elder Law. I have enjoyed having her participate in my class and she will be a tremendous asset to your Office.
If you have any questions about Eileen’s qualifications, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Sandra M. Moon, Esq.
Paralegal Studies Program, Adjunct Professor
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