Administrative Assistant Project Management

ALETA POWELL

*************@*****.*** H: 469-***-**** Dallas, TX

Summary

Dedicated, self-motivated, and team-oriented Paralegal with 5 years of immersive experience in essential functions of the legal office such as processing court documents, keeping minutes, and case analysis. All while achieving high performance with minimal supervision. I’m also dedicated to supporting a work environment that runs smoothly and cohesively through exemplary written/verbal communication and organizational skills. Areas Of Expertise

• Knowledge of a contract management software

• Flexibility

• Attention to detail

• Confidentiality

• Adobe Pro

• Microsoft Workplace

• Legal research

• Project Management

• Effective and efficient in multitasking

• Knowledge of Corporate structure/formalities

• Client-Attorney Relationship

• UPL

• Interviewing witnesses

• Creating exhibits

• Gathering evidence

Experience

Purdue University

Paralegal Student

• Functions under the direct supervision of attorney or office administrator.

• Reviewed/provided comments on the adequacy of documents and took necessary steps to cure any deficiencies.

• Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists.

• Prepared routine legal correspondence and memorandum for attorney partners.

• Prepared correspondence and financial documents for review

• Inputted information from customer calls and onsite service visits. Guard Texas

Site Supervisor

• Responsible for reviewing and submitting daily activity reports.

• Monitored shift activity via security surveillance cameras.

• Reviewed and submitted timesheets and scheduling.

• Trained new officers and oversaw site projects.

Kelly Services

Administrative Assistant

• Completed independent projects necessary to meet the daily department requirements.

• Summarized transcripts, compiled itinerary of planned meetings or activities.

• Coordinated attorney schedules and docket appearances.

• Documented provision of administrative support service. Aleta Powell

*************@*****.*** H: 469-***-**** Dallas, TX Illinois Department of

Corrections

Shift Supervisor

• Managed the daily operations of a community corrections center.

• Supervised security staff, prioritized work, participated in budget meetings, managed program activities, monitored employee performance, and assigned work schedules, and scheduled training dates.

• Collaborated with external resources, ascertained, and reported audit findings, conduct facility inspections, and conducted monthly fire drills.

• Issued warrants, reviewed incident and disciplinary reports, reviewed logbooks and summary sheets, prepared weekly schedules, and participated in the hiring process.

Cook County State's Attorney's

Office

Internship

• Convene with assistant state's attorneys prior to court appearances and review case files, copy/distribute calendar lists to judge, clerks, public defenders, probation/arresting officers, gather evidence and witness accounts, and enter sensitive data into data bases. Education and Training

Post Bachelor in Paralegal Studies

Purdue University Indianapolis, In.

Master of Science in Legal Studies

Kaplan University Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Kaplan University Chicago, IL

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