Kathryn Bowman
Eugene, OR *****
541-***-**** / *******@*****.***
May 5, 2026
Oregon Department of Justice
Regarding: Litigation Support Specialist (Office Specialist 1) - Eugene Child Advocacy and Protection Division
Dear Personnel Manager,
I would like to express my interest in the Litigation Support Specialist position in the Child Advocacy and Protection Division. With a strong background in Legal office work, I believe that my skills and experience would make me a valuable candidate for the job.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications may align with this job opportunity. Please find my resume attached for your review.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Bowman
KATHRYN (KATHY) BOWMAN
Eugene, OR 97401
*******@*****.*** / *******@*****.***
Education: Linfield College, McMinnville, OR - B.A. Communications/Education
Certificates: K-12 Oregon Teaching Certificate - Lapsed
Licensed Oregon Vocational Instructor 1984 - 1994
Skills:
Client Intake/Data Entry Typing/Transcription Adobe
Business Correspondence Microsoft Office/ Word Business English
Lotus 1-2-3/ Quattro Pro/ Excel Business Math/10-Key Payroll/ A/R
Social Security Disability Medical Terminology/Billing Legal Terminology
Workers’ Compensation Filevine – File Management
Experience:
Edmunson Barnhart Knight, P.C. (Cary Wing Edmunson, P.C.) - June 2003 – February 2026
Position -- Workers’ Compensation Paralegal
Duties: Client screening and intake. Correspond/communicate with injured workers, attorneys, doctors, and insurance company representatives to solve problems with medical care, denial of care, etc. I helped prepare cases for hearing, participated in settlement negotiations and the processing of settlement documents. I prepared letters, documents, spreadsheets, as needed.
Malagon, Moore & Jensen, Attorneys - November 1994 - January 2003
Positions Held - Legal Secretary, Paralegal, Settlement Specialist (Workers’ Compensation)
Duties: transcription, writing legal documents, correspondence with attorneys, insurance companies and state agencies. I was responsible for banking, settlements (accounts receivable), creating/using spreadsheets to track data, assisting the bookkeeper with payroll, assisting the office manager with hiring, computer backups, and employee training. I kept and updated personnel files and sent out Cobra letters when appropriate.
Trend College - Eugene - May 1991 - August 1994 (College Closed)
Positions Held - Computer Lab Manager, Student Financial Aid, Career Placement Director
Taught business courses in word processing, data entry, accounting, and spreadsheets. I was responsible for running the school bookstore and writing in-house textbooks for class use. I was also responsible for teaching courses in job search skills and interviewing techniques. Helped students in search for jobs in the community and set up job interviews. I was responsible for keeping database on job search success. I arranged Career Fairs and made special arrangements for yearly Graduation Ceremonies.
Quest Schools Inc./Quest College of Business - Tigard, OR 1984 - 1991
Positions Held - Tutor, Tutor Supervisor, Business Education Instructor, Director-College of Business--
I instructed students in Business Math, Business English, Medical Terminology, Transcription, Typing and 10-Key.skills. Was responsible for tutoring students in preparing for GED exams.
References: Available Upon Request