Paralegal HR Manager EEO Officer

MARI E. EVANS

* ****** ****** • Waterford, CT ***85 • 860-***-****• acxb6w@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly reliable self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Multi-tasker with legal compliance, research, analytical, administrative, writing, and reporting skills. National Society of Leadership member; Notary Public; First Aid/CPR trained; former Chair of Economic Development Commission, Member of Commission on Aging, and Member of Zoning Board of Appeals (Montville, CT); United Way Volunteer.

While attaining my BS Degree, I excelled in all psychology and sociology courses as well as all law-related courses including criminal, correctional, and procedural classes. As a family law paralegal, I hold a close relationship with clients and have dealt with a variety of family-related issues including physical and emotional abuse, alcohol and substance abuse, and financial issues.

EDUCATION

Southern New Hampshire University – Manchester, NH February 2016

Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies with concentration in Law and Legal Process GPA 3.606

Huntington Institute – Norwich, CT June, 1987

Paralegal Certificate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARIANI RECK LANE, LLC – New London, CT 10/09-Present

Paralegal to Attorney Linda L. Mariani and Attorney Stephen E. Reck & 11/87 -03/95

LAW OFFICE OF PAMALA J. FAVREAU – Vernon Rockville, CT

Paralegal and personal assistant to Attorney Favreau 11/04 – 07/06

ASSELIN & CONNOLLY, LLC – New London, CT

Paralegal to Attorney Susan M. Connolly 01/00 – 11/04

Responsibilities:

Research, including the identification of applicable statutes and practice book sections; compilation of evidence and supporting information and documentation;

Prepare legal documents by identifying forms and formats; producing text; proofreading; and maintaining document control

Commence legal actions by arranging for service of notices, complaints, and subpoenas, etc.;

Oversee cases by managing files and documents; coordinating with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts; managing court docket calendar; expediting paper flow; maintaining schedules and deadlines; generating status reports, logs, and indexes; processing settlement papers, etc.

Prepare for trials including preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files; obtaining background information and assisting with the preparation of questions for clients, opposing parties, and witnesses.

Prepare witnesses via interview & detailing background information; assist attorneys through preparation of interview summaries and statements; and compose legal summaries of depositions, hearings, trials, etc.

AMERICAN INDUSTRIES, INC. – Jewett City, CT

Human Resources/ EEO Officer 11/04 – 06/08

Administered compensation and benefits as well as performance raises, incentives, and safety programs.

Identified staff/work vacancies, recruit, interview, and select applicants.

Provided current and prospective employees with information regarding company policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.

Acted as liaison between employees and management as well as administered disciplinary measures when necessary.

Worked collaboratively with management to establish, and revise when needed, company policies and procedures as well as ensure that affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, etc. rules and regulations were complied with.

Prepared all in-house and prevailing wage payroll and managed both accounts payable and accounts receivable.

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