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KELLY HICKS

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St. Louis, Missouri 63123

Cell: 618-***-****

Email: **************@*****.*** ________________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE

My goal is to transition into a recruiting position with a respected

organization where I can contribute to a company's success.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Consistently exceeds client retainer goals by 25%

• Excellent negotiation, communication and organizational skills

• Ability to learn new skills quickly

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Law Offices of Susan Parnell Wilson, Belleville, Illinois

January 2009-May 2011

• Successfully litigated various family law issues including divorce, custody, paternity and child support beginning with initial conference through trial and post-trial

• Effectively presented cases to judges, attorneys and clients on a daily basis

• Managed and oversaw approximately 60 client files monthly

• Supervised paralegals and support staff

• Advised clients of the law as well as the financial and practical implications of the law and evaluated cost effectiveness of legal strategies

Katzman & Associates, Belleville, Illinois

March 2006-December 2008

• Vigorously represented clients in a variety of matters including estate administration, real estate matters, mortgage foreclosures, criminal matters and worker’s compensation cases

• Directed associate attorney and support staff

• Administered court calendar for three attorneys

• Argued various motions in personal injury, worker’s compensation, probate and other types of cases

• Negotiated settlements

Kelly Hicks

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EDUCATION

Juris Doctor-Southern Illinois University School of Law, May 2005

Bachelor of Arts-Major: Political Science, Certificate: Political Journalism, Saint Louis University

HONORS, AFFILIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

• Kristin Ross Benefit Fund-Organization dedicated to raising money for women age 30 and younger with breast cancer

• Illinois State Bar Association, St. Clair County Bar Association, 2008-2009 Young Lawyers Committee

• Phi Alpha Delta, 2003 Law School Orientation Committee

• Best Political Science Student Nominee, Saint Louis University, 2002, Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Sorority

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