AMANDA BURGER J.D. PHR
Objective
Seeking a Human Resources position that will effectively maximize my experience as a communicator and negotiator and my background in labor and employment law, compliance, and records management. Key Skills
PHR Certified
Microsoft Office Suite
QuickBooks/Accounting
CRM & Data Management
Business Administration
Negotiation
Labor/Employee Relations
Conflict Management
Contracts/Compliance
Legal Writing & Editing
Experience
Paralegal
June 2013
O'Neal and Walker, P.C. Chattanooga, Tennessee
Research, write, and edit legal documents
Draft motions, briefs, letters, and judicial correspondence Organize and execute court calendar
Prepare for trial by organizing case exhibits, evidence, and files Manage attorney and client communications
Organize and prepare mailings and billing
Legal Secretary
January 2008 to June 2009
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Chattanooga, Tennessee Managed daily law practice for Tax Department Chair for the 66th largest law firm in the United States Managed daily office operations for Immigration Department Head, former Chief Counsel to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services under President George W. Bush Conducted legal research, client meetings, monthly attorney and department meetings, and client intake interviews (English and Spanish)
Drafted and edited legal documents, monthly billing letters, case pleadings, and case files while handling high call volumes
Operations Manager
August 2004 to December 2007
Intellisys Corporation Chattanooga, Tennessee
Managed operations and logistics of a multimillion dollar per year human resources software company Served as beta tester and end-user tester for time and attendance and FMLA tracking software Wrote and edited published materials for FMLA software including sales/marketing brochures, user guides, and industry magazine articles
Designed presentation and event logistics for national Human Resources Technology conferences Education
J.D. : Law, 2013
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University Birmingham, Alabama Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
Treasurer of Cumberland Welcome Society
Dean's List - multiple semesters
Emphasis in employment and labor, accounting, and business law Bachelor of Arts : English and American Language and Literature, Dec 2007 2720 Haywood Ave, Chattanooga Tennessee 37415
Cell: 423-***-**** - ************@*****.***
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga, Tennessee GPA: Dean's list
Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
Dean's List - multiple semesters
Volunteer work with inner city high school students and juvenile detention center inmates High School Diploma : Liberal Arts, 2002
Girls Preparatory School Chattanooga, Tennessee
GPA: Member of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, Treasurer of Cumberland Welcome Society, Dean's list
National Honor Society inductee
National Beta Club member
French Club secretary
Volunteer work with Chattanooga Community Kitchen and Habitat for Humanity Affiliations
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
Alpha Kappa Psi
Phi Delta Phi