Assistant Administrative

ACQUANITTA L. HARRIS-PATTERSON

**** *. ******** ***** • Wauwatosa,WI 53225 • ************@***.*** • 414-***-****

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a position as a Independent Paralegal position in a challenging work environment. It would be an honor to become part of a team with my experience as a Independent Paralegal position in a firm that recognizes hard work and commitment as key to the successful job performance.

PROFILE STATEMENT

I have achieved goals in assisting clients with identifying and cultivating potential client relationships for the attorney’s caseload for about 10 years. I have provided and demonstrated success pinpointing the client needs and uncovering potential problems through intake assessment and analysis. Support law staff associates with interacting with clients, team members and management. Team-oriented professional eager and willing to lead and work collaboratively with colleagues to successfully achieve goals and expectations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Equal Opportunity Assistant-CO/Reader/OA (August 2009 – February 2014)

United States Department of Labor, Milwaukee, WI 53203

Answer Phone In-coming calls for Contractors

Prepared Contract for Outside Clients

Create Spreadsheet to track Labor Information

Investigate Organizations Compliance on Labor Laws

Protect and Serve the American

Assist with shaping the workforce of tomorrow

Contribute to the noble mission for the workplace

Assist Sr. Compliance Office with all matters concerning workforce

Provide assistant with all contract provisions in compliance with US Laws.

Assist with Fed Labor laws are foster for the welfare of job seekers.

Support all other Federal Laws for the US Dept of Labor

Prepared legal information for the Fed Contract Compliance Matters

Interact with the judicial system and deputy clerk.

Review Audit Federal Contracts CFR Status

And all other duties as assigned.

Admin. Assistant/ Legal Assistant (July 2003 – April 2009-Staffing Position)

CareerTrac Professional Group; Brookfield, WI 53233

Receptionist Duties Front Office, assist outside Clients

Prepared Contract for Outside Clients

Assistant to Legal Staff

Route Contracts to Legal Officers

Scanned Contract for preparation Contractors

Assist Corporate Associates contracts functions

Assistant with Lotus Notes for Contract Prep

Created weekly schedule for the attorneys

Prepare and research information for the attorneys

Correspondence with opposing attorneys

Type complaints, motions, petitions, briefs, trial documents

Prepared legal information for the case matters

Interact with the judicial system and deputy clerk

Paralegal and Legal Assistant (January 2003 – May 2006)

Toran Law Offices, Milwaukee. WI 53203 (Part Time Position)

Interview clients

Paralegal assistant with cases in federal and state courts.

Prepared trial documents for civil litigation matters

Provided liaison support for case matters

Investigate facts concerning PI etc, caseload

Draft legal documents for statement of facts for transcript testimony

Prepared evictions notices for clients

Made appearances in small claims courts for attorney

Collect information on delinquent notices

Handle other duties assigned by the supervise attorney

Legal Secretary/Paralegal, (May 1999- Part Time-November 2000)

Podell, Ugent, Haney & Miszewski, S.C. Milwaukee, WI 53202 (Career Move)

Created and maintained weekly schedules for attorneys

Preparing files for court proceedings (trial)

Typing trial documents

Handling all incoming telephone calls answer general inquires

Formed Client files

Performed data information for related case matters and applications.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING

William Howard Taft School of Law – Jurist of Doctorate Law Program

Graduation (expected) 2018.

Cardinal Stritch – Master of Business Administration Program,

Graduation August 2009 & Master’s of Science Mgmt Grad-2011

Ottawa University of Brookfield- Bachelor of Business Administration,

Graduation May 2005

Milwaukee Business Training Institute-Paralegal Program

Graduated November 2000

Dickinson School of Business-Kansas City MO-Word Processing Certification Awarded 1986

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

In-depth working knowledge of legal procedures and terminology

Knowledge of local, state and federal filing rules

Transcription and Typing skills ( 50 -60 wpm)

Excellent spelling and grammar skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

Communication skills

Organization and planning skills

Information collections and management

Attention to Details

Decision-making and judgment

Initiative

Confidentiality

Team Work Support

REFERENCES

Available on request

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