SUMMARY

I am an energetic, motivated, professional seeking a rewarding position. I possess strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and work ethic, the ability to think logically and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments, and the ability to learn new skills and concepts.

EDUCATION

University of Hartford,West Hartford CT

B.A. Degree – Criminal Justice January 2018 to Present Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT

A.S. Degree – Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved) December- 2017 SKILLS & EXPERTISE/ RELATED COURSES

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Legislative Office Building- House of Democrats Department, Hartford, CT Legislative Intern January- May 2020

Researched bills that legislator needed information on, drafted flyers, checked legislators emails and inputted information into the Content Management System, attended meetings in the chamber and took notes, attended public hearings and took notes, trained on library research, tracked bills, interviewed legislators about their experience before and during their political careers, and was the clerk for the mock session.

Office of The Attorney General- Public Safety Department, Hartford, CT Paralegal Intern Summer- 2017

Performed a series of legal work that included redacting confidential information and bate stamping documents, prepared appearances, prepared motion to dismiss claims, prepared charts for trial, scanned documents into the departments case management software, attended and took notes at depositions, conducted legal research, attended jury empanelments, copying, faxing, organized files, compiled discovery, closed out attorney’s open cases, handled confidential information, trained on legislative history and how to research the process on way laws are enacted, and assisted the professionals who overseen my work with other needed legal assignments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Community Solutions Inc., Hartford, CT

Re-Entry Specialist January 2021- Present

Provide updates on any client issues and incidents, verify all physical items being passed between shifts, ensure security of facility keys, conduct employment, job search and home confinement spot checks, conduct common area, room searches and perimeter searches as assigned and document results, conduct pat/pocket searches on all clients entering the facility and document results, confiscate any contraband found and complete incident report, complete house counts every hour and document results, transport clients as needed in company vehicle, conduct monthly emergency drills, secure urine from same sex clients and complete all required paperwork and electronic documentation, supervise all client visitation and sign all visitors and contractors in and out of facility, complete intake on all new arrivals prior to the end of the shift and facilitate client orientation as assigned, facilitate all client movement in and out of facility, and monitor clients self administered medication. University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT

Student Worker/ SASC- Student Academic Services Center February 2020- May 2020 Mariah R. Fisher

55 Mahl Avenue 2nd Floor

Hartford, CT 06120

860-***-****

admpsh@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/mariahfisher7159

● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite ● Case Management Software

● Westlaw and LexisNexis ● Problem- solving

● Core-CT (HR/Payroll Software)

● Organization

● Time management

● Communication

Assisted students/ other individuals with various things ranging from finding a certain department on campus, emailing a contact for students, making sure the correct papers were received by the proper people, helping students fill out forms and other administrative duties.

Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT

Student Worker/Payroll-Human Resources/

Labor Relations May 2016-December 2017

Reviewed contracts for accuracy, calculated employee’s hours and adjust pay rates, calculated time cards, entered employee’s information on Core CT, organized files, and performed a variety of clerical and administrative functions. Bank of America Processing Center, Windsor, CT

General Office Clerk January- December, 2014

Bundled IRS forms, reviewed checks for accuracy, handled confidential personal information, filed documents, operated copy machines and scanners, and performed related duties. Honor Societies

● Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society, 2016

● Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, 2016

● LEX Honor Society, 2017

Scholarships

● The Franz and Minni Voigt Memorial Scholarship, 2016

● CCPA/ Response Legal Scholarship, 2017

● Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship, 2017

● University of Hartford Scholarship, 2018,2019,2020 Legal Celebration Luncheons/Seminars

● Attended Paralegal Day, 2016

● Attended the CT Trial Lawyers Annual CLE Seminar, 2017

● Attended Law Day, 2017

Awards

● Paralegal Excellence Award, May 25, 2016- Given to students each year who demonstrate academic excellence in paralegal studies courses

Academic Award/ Notations

● Dean’s List/President’s List/GPA: 3.66

Legal Associations

● Connecticut Bar Association, Student Member of the Paralegal Section