Paralegal/Legal Assistant

MAURICE W. SMITH

** ***** ******, *** *****, CT. 06511 * Tel. 203-***-**** – **********@***.***

*Professional Summary

Detail-Oriented Paralegal with a demonstrated commitment to excellence, family law with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment through advanced multi-tasking skills, ethical processing and ensuring client confidentiality. Currently specializing in ex-offender programs, such as the erasure of a criminal history for eligible candidates.

*Skills

• Legal forms, documents and correspondence preparation

• Legal/non-legal research including case law, statutes and ordinances

• Strong research skills

• Microsoft Office

• Active listener and note-taker

• Meticulous record keeper

• Efficient multi-tasker

*Work History

Greater New Haven Transit District 840 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT. 06518 Driver: 9/2000 to Present

Duties Include:

Transport the elderly, seniors and persons with various disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.) The proper securing of wheelchairs, motorized scooters and other ambulatory assistance devices under the Federal 4-Point Tie-Down System. Proficient map-reading and knowledge to navigate through twenty-three (23) corresponding towns. Executing extremely demanding work assignments with limited time allotments. Assisting clients to and from their pick up locations.

*Education

- Associate of Science Degree, (ASD) Criminal Justice, 2009 Penn Foster College, Scranton, PA.

- Diploma, Legal Assistant, Paralegal Studies, 1996

*Certifications

- Appointment by the State of Connecticut as a Notary Public

- Certification for the successful completion of the course of study as a Private Investigator

- Certificate for the successful completion of training as a Peer Mediator.

- CDL License, Class B with “F” and “P” Endorsements – No Restrictions