Amanda L. Cranford

**** ***** ***** ***** ***** Southeast

Smyrna, Georgia 30080

407-***-****

acy20v@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To secure full time employment as a Legal Assistant with potential for growth into a Paralegal position.

Qualifications:

• Six years of experience working in law firms

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies

• Specialization certification in Trial Advocacy and Litigation

• Attended two years of law school

Relevant Skills:

• Drafted various legal documents

• Corresponded with clients, opposing counsel, judicial assistants, and banks on a daily basis

• Managed two interns

• Managed all interactions with building vendors

• Redeveloped and reorganized filing systems

• Operated receptionist area including document intake, posting mail, greeting clients, answering and directing incoming phone calls

• Filed documents with courthouse

• Proofed patents when needed

• Accompanied attorneys to client meetings and hearings when needed Work History:

LCentral Enrichment Center Jurong East, Singapore

Academic Consultant/Senior Teacher 2014-2016

ACTOS/World Language School Daejeon, South Korea

English Language Teacher 2012-2014

TILS Language School Daejeon, South Korea

English Language Teacher 2010-2012

ShuffieldLowman Orlando, Florida

Legal Secretary/Runner/File Clerk 2009-2010

Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath & Gilchrist Maitland, Florida Legal Secretary/Office Manager 2008-2009

Glenn T. Vandewater, Esq. Altamonte Springs, Florida Paralegal/Case Manager 2004-2006

Education:

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law Orlando, Florida HALSA Fundraising Committee Co-Chair 2007-2010

WLA Member

University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies December 2005

Dean’s List

Specialization Certification in Trial Advocacy and Litigation Valencia Community College Sanford, Florida

Associate of Arts in General Studies May 2004

National Dean’s List

Named Who’s Who Among America’s College Students

Member of Valencia Volunteers

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