Customer Service Legal Assistant Paralegal
Resume:
KRISTINE M. VALLIMONT
Erie, Pennsylvania 16508
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Duquesne University (December 16, 2004)
Major(s): Business Law and Accounting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Sales Associate, General Nutrition Centers, Inc. (October 2018 – August, 2019)
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, greeting customers, responding to questions, complaints and concerns, improving engagement with merchandise, providing outstanding customer service, achieving established sales goals, operation of cash register, managing financial transactions, balancing cash drawer, keeping sales floor stocked, tidy and prepared for sales events.
Commercial Litigation Paralegal, Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, PC (July, 2007 – August, 2016)
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, the preparation of various legal documents and letters, legal research and investigation, witness interviews, scheduling depositions and other meetings, maintaining attorneys’ calendar, filing documents with various court systems, retrieving and reviewing medical records and other client documents, maintaining client files, answering a multi-line telephone system, communicating with clients and other various legal office tasks.
Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal Studies, Fortis Institute of Technology (April, 2012 – March, 2013)
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, preparation of lesson plans, worksheets, projects, quizzes and exams, leading classroom instruction, training and discussions, grading student work product and performance.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant, DeAngelis, Dastur & Associates, PC (June, 2005 – July, 2007)
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, the preparation of various legal documents and letters, legal research and investigation, witness interviews, scheduling depositions and other meetings, maintaining attorneys’ calendar, filing documents with various court systems, retrieving and reviewing medical records and other client documents, maintaining client files, answering a multi-line telephone system, communicating with clients and other various legal office tasks.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Fieschko & Associates, Inc., (September, 2004 – June, 2005)
Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, the preparation of various legal documents and letters, legal research and investigation, witness interviews, scheduling depositions and other meetings, maintaining attorneys’ calendar, filing documents with various court systems, retrieving and reviewing medical records and other client documents, maintaining client files, answering a multi-line telephone system, communicating with clients and other various legal office tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Research, analytical and investigation experience. A team player who is highly motivated and ambitious. A quick learner who is open to constructive criticism and is always willing to learn new skills and gain new knowledge and/or experience. Able to multi-task, highly organized, detail oriented, and resourceful. Responsible, dependable, works well with others, strong work ethic, enthusiastic, passionate, with leadership qualities and/or abilities. Outstanding customer service and problem solving capabilities.
Skilled in using several state and/or federal filing systems/software, including, but not limited to, Pacer, InfoCon, Patch, PA Unified Judicial System.
Proficient in several computer software programs and/or applications, including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Google applications, Quickbooks, Outlook, Groupwise, Elite and Aderant.
Typing speed approximately 70 words per minute.
COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
●Troop Volunteer, Girl Scouts, 2014-Present
●Member, Lioness Club, 2010-2016
●Student Advisory Council, St. Peter Cathedral School, 2015-2016
●Chairman of Fundraising Committee, St. Peter Cathedral School, 2015-2016
●Co-Chairman, Race for Education Campaign, St. Peter Cathedral School, 2015-2016
●Parent Teacher Association, St. Peter Cathedral School, 2014-2016
●Room Parent, St. Peter Cathedral School, 2014-2016
●Community Volunteer, 2000-Present
●Erie County High School Mock Trial Competition School Liaison –2009-2011
●YMCA Volunteer, 2006-2011
●Big Brother/Big Sister Organization, 2000-2003
●Student Accounting Association, 2003
●Little League Baseball Assistant Coach/Volunteer, 2000-2003
●Member of Law Explorers, 2000
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