Gwendolyn E. Grant

*** ***** *****, ********* ****, IL 61115 (815) 543 - 6475

OBJECTIVE:

Motivated Individual Seeking a Career

RELATED CAPABILITIES:

Legal education and applicable work experience

Effective communicator

Detail Oriented

Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Corel Word Perfect

Strong work ethic

Outgoing and personable

EDUCATION:

Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Degree May 2004

Rockford Career College

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice Management April 2007

Judson University

EXPERIENCE:

The Law Offices of Baudin & Baudin May 2010 - June 2011

Legal Secretary/Receptionist

Draft and proofread pleadings, discovery, correspondence and various legal documents, acted as a liaison between the attorney and clients, organized files, sorted mail, maintained contact through telephone, mail and personal interaction, handled deposits and billing

Boone County Sheriff’s Department March 2009

911 Dispatcher

Dispatched 911 calls, communicated with fire, ambulance, city and county police, entered court orders of protection, performed plate checks for traffic stops and criminal history inquiries

Waffle Shop Inc. October 2008 - March 2009

Server

Served tables, greeted customers, cash handling and cleaning duties

Woodworth, Rabbit & Lewandowski, P.C. August 2008 - October 2008

Paralegal

Draft and proofread pleadings, discovery, correspondence and various legal documents, acted as a liaison between the attorney and clients, organized files, sorted mail, maintained contact through telephone mail and personal interaction

Fabiano Law Offices August 2004 - October 2006

Paralegal

Draft and proofread pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and various litigation documents, handled accounts payable and accounts receivable, filed documents with the courts, prepared demand letters and settlement statements, acted as a liaison between the attorney and clients, performed investigative work and reports, organized and maintained files

Reese & Reese Attorneys at Law February 2004 - August 2004

Legal Secretary/Receptionist

Prepared deeds, real estate transfer declarations, maintained contact with title companies and realtors throughout the Rockford area, prepared and filed bankruptcies, typed dictation for various areas of the law, maintained contact through telephone, mail and personal interaction, handled deposits and billing, sorted mail and ordered inventory supply

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