Rachel M. D’Argo

Chicago, IL *****

224-***-****

ad12tk@r.postjobfree.com

Education:

Illinois State University, Normal IL May 2022

Bachelor of Science: Political Science

Bachelor of Science: Legal Studies

ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate

Experience:

Legal Assistant, Keller Postman LLC, Chicago, IL Oct 2022 - Current

Assist attorneys with fact-gathering research, deposition checklist, and finalizing time-sensitive documents

Review client medical records to ensure qualified medical history

Maintain categorization and organization of hundreds of client/case files and court and medical records across four separate platforms

Manage client referral process for probate/estate creation and communication with probate vendor

Field Organizer, Campaign to Re-Elect Ann Gillespie State Senate 27 Dist, Arlington Heights IL Aug 2022 – Oct 2022

Spoke with thousands of community members in person and over the phone regarding their questions, concerns, and experiences

Managed social media accounts

Canvased over 45 neighborhoods throughout the 27th Congressional District to directly connect with constituents

Prairie State Legal Services Expungement Program, Bloomington, IL Fall 2021 & Spring 2022

Evaluated client's conviction history

Produced client expungement and sealing eligibility reports

Prepared and reviewed court-approved documents

Legal Intern, Ken Devaney Law Office, Lake Bluff, IL Summer 2021

Corresponded with clients to provide case updates and complete intake forms

Maintained organization of client and case files

Tracked client invoice payments

Assisted with managing owner calendar and scheduling

Campaign Intern, Mayoral Campaign to Re-Elect Chris Koos, Normal, IL November 2020- April 2021

Spoke with community members in person and over the phone regarding their questions, concerns, and experiences.

Managed social media accounts and Zoom discussions with various groups in Normal

Canvased over 25 neighborhoods throughout Normal to directly connect with community members

Organized events to establish and maintain relationships with local businesses

Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Illinois State University Spring 2018 - Spring 2022

Scholarship Banquet, 2019 & 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusions Committee 2018-2022

College Panhellenic Conference Bylaw Review Team 2022

Philanthropy Committee, 2019 & 2021

Skills

Software- Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Smokeball, NetDocuments, Filevine, Opus

Legal Research – Westlaw, LexisNexis

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