Student Representative Victim Advocate

Kristen J. Sapyta

**** ******** ***** ******, ** 60134

630-***-**** *******@*****.***

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Licensed Attorney with a varied and diverse professional background. Always striving to be the best and to improve self. Fast learner with a strong and disciplined work ethic.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Education

Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School.

Employment

My discipline, organization, strong work ethic and willingness to learn and help team members with a positive attitude all contribute to the continuing success of my employer and colleagues. Natural ability to lead and work as a team player.

Personal

Strong and disciplined work ethic with a positive attitude. Organized in methods and planning. Constantly striving to do the best at anything I set my mind too. Always working to meet goals and learn new skills and information.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate Attorney – May 2021 – Present

The Real Estate Law Firm, Geneva, IL

Job Type: Full-time

Supervisor: Thomas Rigby

Draft and review contracts and supporting documentation for the purchase and sale of real property

Prepare master statement, closing statements, and loan packages for residential and commercial transactions

Manage and conduct real estate closings including review security instrument, note terms, and other loan documents with borrower, explain title and insurance policies and closing disclosure form

Correspond with lenders and title companies to obtain necessary financial documentation and to clear title.

Landlord/Tenant Actions: Prepare three- day notices and complaints for evictions and damages and draft leases

Prepare Wills, Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney, and Healthcare Directives

CAER Operations Representative, February 2020 – May 2021

Unite Here Health, Naperville, IL

Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time

Supervisor: Veronica Munoz, (630) 236- 5100 x 5175

Process enrollments and elections based on Summary Plan Documents and Collective Bargaining Agreements to ensure participants and their dependents receive health insurance based on eligibility.

Review and have an understanding of employer contracts, Summary Plan Documents, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Process COBRA and QMCSO applications.

Manage, monitor and track employer and member accounts.

Partner and maintain a professional relationship with vendors, employers, members, and member services.

Verify employer and member payments and reconcile with their respective accounts.

Partner with Audit and Legal Department as necessary.

Law Clerk, May 2015 – June 2019

Griffin Williams LLP, Geneva, IL

Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time

Supervisor: Joshua Feagans, 630-***-**** -- Since I left Griffin Williams LLP, Joshua Feagans has left Griffin Williams, LLP to form his own law firm called Feagans Law Group P.C.

Conduct legal research and draft corresponding memoranda in a variety of legal areas including, but not limited to: corporate, products liability, torts, real estate, estate planning, securities, insurance, zoning, personal injury, home-owners insurance, homeowners association, criminal law

Draft briefs, motions, and discovery documents for attorney approval.

Proofread and edit briefs prepared by the attorneys.

Write, edit, proofread, and prepare documents being sent for an appeal and to the Illinois Supreme Court.

Prepare documents and exhibits for court and discovery.

Assist attorneys in all aspects of real estate closings.

Meet with clients, attend depositions and settlement conferences.

File documents with i2file and Recorder’s Office.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Representative, August 2015 – May 2018

Themis Bar Review, Chicago, IL

Salary: Received Themis Bar Review course for free.

Job Type: 2-10 hours per month, Part-Time

Supervisor: Leslye Swigert, 312-***-****

Educate students, individually and in groups, on bar exam, bar exam preparation, and score statistics.

Family Partner Specialist and Housing Counselor, August 2012 – August 2013

Redeemer Ministry Corp, Drueding Center, Philadelphia, PA

Job Type: 40 hours per week, Full-Time

Supervisor: Jacqueline Young

Meet with mothers and children for monthly parent meetings and reading groups.

Coordinate community-based resources and act as the main point of contact for all concerns.

Assist families in obtaining housing documentation and advocate for their housing needs.

Assist families in completing enrollment for HeadStart program and assist with transition to Philadelphia schools.

Participate in weekly family support team meetings.

Taking Off to Success Program Instructor, May 2011—May 2012

East End Community Services, Dayton, OH

Job Type: May, 2011 to August, 2011: 40 hours per week, Full-Time; September, 2011 to May 2012: 6 hours, Part-Time.

Prepare children academically for kindergarten.

Assist in coordinating and running parenting workshops.

Assist individuals with employment skills including interviewing and networking.

Conduct intakes of new clients.

Participate in case management of clients.

Participate in home visits of current and prospective clients.

Aid in creation of sustainability program to find employment for recently released felons.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, May 2018

John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Human Rights Studies, and Political Science, May 2012

University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

CERTIFICATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Licensed Attorney, November 2019

Illinois, but passed under Uniform Bar Exam with high enough score to transfer credentials to other jurisdictions who have reciprocity with Illinois.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE / COMMUNITY SERVICE

Field of Dreams, March 2020 – Present

General volunteer and assist with fundraising.

Mutual Ground, November 2019- Present

Aurora, IL

General Ambassador volunteer and in the process of receiving Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Certification to become a Victim Advocate.

H.E.L.P, May 2019- Present

Geneva, IL

Adoption counselor and cage cleaner.

Honor Flight Chicago, August 2018

Chicago, IL

Volunteer for Honor Flight and currently working to assist the First All-Female Honor Flight.

Alpha Pi Omega, January 2009 – May 2012

Service Fraternity at University of Dayton. Regularly did over 50 hours of service a semester.

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