Paralegal Professional with Strong Administrative Skills

TODD PETERSON

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Washington Depot, 06794-1012 email: ********@*********.***

PARALEGAL

Skilled paralegal with training and expertise in managing court documents, Strong communication and organization skills to prepare legal documents, conduct research, and collaborate with team members. Skilled in building and developing relationships with key stakeholders. Self-motivated professional skilled in collaborating with teams to manage projects and solve problems efficiently and effectively.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Civil Law Real Estate Law Strategic Communications

Legal Research (Lois Law) Criminal & Family Law Client Relationships

Trusts & Estates Legal Document Preparation Case File Management

KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Legal Document Preparation – Skilled in development and organizing legal documents for diverse and complex cases.

Team Player & Leader – Committed to collaborating with team members and other legal professionals in order to conduct and complete projects efficiently and effectively.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BECTON DICKINSON North Canaan, CT (Via Pacer Staffing) 2024 – 2025

Material Handler

Filling machine hoppers with materials (barrels, plungers, stoppers, needles) as needed.

Bringing materials from staging areas to production areas as needed.

Moving empty pallets from product areas as needed.

Alerting machine operators of issues, interruptions in machine operations.

Maintaining orderly work production areas.

BECAUSE4PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE New Milford, CT 2021 - 2024

Office Administrator – Vet tech assistant

Answering phones, scheduling appointments for spay/neuter clinics and low-cost vet clinic appointments, scanning documents/records into Shelter Manager software.

Coordination vaccination schedules for animals in foster care.

Taking payments for services rendered and obtaining veterinary records for clinic work.

Assisting vet tech for spay/neuter clinics with bloodwork, microchipping and vaccinations.

THE PANTRY Washington Depot, CT 2022 - 2023

Dishwasher

Washing dishes, pots, storage containers, catering equipment.

Setup and cleanup of commercial kitchen. Maintaining operations to health code standards.

BLACK ROCK TAVERN & RESTAURANT Thomaston, CT 2019 – 2022

Dishwasher/Prep person

Washing dishes, pots, storage containers, catering equipment.

Setup and cleanup of commercial kitchen. Maintaining operations to health code standards.

Prep work assisting chefs/line cooks.

G.W. TAVERN & RESTAURANT Washington, CT 2016 – 2019

Dishwasher/Prep person

Washing dishes, pots, storage containers, catering equipment.

Setup and cleanup of commercial kitchen. Maintained operations to health code standards.

Prep work assisting chefs/line cooks.

WATEBURY SUPERIOR COURT G.A. 4 Waterbury, CT 2007 – 2015

Temporary Assistant Clerk – Criminal Clerk’s Office

Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as docketing and clerking infractions court.

Manage and prepare files for the court, including coding, filing, retrieving files, creating and organizing case files

Manage reception, answer phones and assist public.

BJ’S WHOLESALE CLUB, Waterbury, CT 2005-2006

Produce Specialist

Managed inventory for produce department; designed displays for products to increase sales.

Collaborated with dairy, frozen foods and customer service departments.

Assisted customers with questions and problems to ensure exceptional customer service.

WASHINGTON FOOD MARKET, Washington Depot, CT 2003-2005

Dairy & Frozen Foods Manager

Ordered stock, maintained inventory, managed product displays for products to increase sales.

Supervised team members, to ensure appropriate inventory management and ensured exceptional service.

Assisted in front end and grocery departments; solved problems quickly and efficiently.

SOUTHBURY FOOD CENTER, Southbury, CT 2000-2002

Dairy & Produce Buyer

Maintained inventory in dairy and produce departments; stocked shelves to feature products and sales.

Ordered products and maintained relationship with vendors.

NEW MORNING NATURAL AND ORGANIC, Woodbury, CT 1996-1999

Produce Buyer

Managed inventory, designed store displays, and ensured compliance with health code standards.

Interfaced with vendors, farmers and other suppliers, saved money by developing productive relationships.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Diploma, Paralegal program, Branford Hall Career Institute

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