WORK FROM HOME

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

An enthusiastic, high energy individual who thrives in a collaborative work environment where input is valued and exchange of ideas and knowledge is essential for client satisfaction;

Excellent legal knowledge of family law and general litigation procedures;

Excels at and enjoys managing multiple projects;

Works to streamline office procedures to achieve maximum efficiency and superb client satisfaction;

Possesses excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

2004 MACCORMAC COLLEGE, Chicago, IL

Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies & Paralegal Certificate—GPA 3.8/4.00

Courses included: Civil Litigation, Torts, Business Law, Criminal Law, Ethics, Family Law, Legal Research & Writing I & II, Estates, Wills and Trust.

1997 GLENBARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL, Glen Ellyn, IL

EXPERIENCE

Law Office of Deborah E. Klaas, P.C., Wheaton, IL (2002-Present)

Paralegal for family law firm concentrating in all areas of family law, with litigation in DuPage County, Kane County, and Cook County

Extensive client contact and assistance, works independently to meet multiple deadlines, extensive drafting, editing and completion of all types of family law pleadings and forms, primarily responsible for drafting pleadings and all discovery preparation, review and respond to discovery requests, performs legal research and analysis, manage and maintain real estate transactions, functioned as office manager and trained new office staff; collaborates with firm attorney on strategy, case analysis and implementation.

Keay & Costello, P.C., Wheaton, IL (2000-2002)

Legal Secretary for law firm concentrating in all areas of family law, as well as certain areas of civil litigation, company incorporation & forcible entry and detainer cases

Extensive client telephone contact, filing, docket control, dictation, scheduled appointments, prepared incorporation forms, and prepared general family law and civil litigation forms and documents as needed.

DuPage County Circuit Clerk, Civil Division, Wheaton, IL (1999-2000)

Deputy Clerk

Assisted attorneys and the general public with specific requests, answered telephones, filed new cases, photocopied court documents, performed accounting procedures, received numerous customer commendations for excellence in customer service.

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

Strong working knowledge of MS Word and Excel; West Law legal research on-line database; TimeSlips software for client billing, PC Law for maintaining client data base; Quickbooks for managing firm and client funds, and FinPlan legal software for support-related calculations.

References available upon request

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