Paralegal

EDUCATION

SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice, December 2004

NORTHWESTERN BUSINESS COLLEGE, Hickory Hills, IL

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies, June 2001

ABA approved program

Paralegal Major

SKILLS

Typing: 60 words per minute

Computer Software:

Microsoft Office 2000 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Corel WordPerfect, CaseMap, and Westlaw

EXPERIENCE

PROVIDUS LEGAL GROUP (BP PRODUCTS OF NORTH AMERICA)

Paralegal (3/2007 – 12/2007)

Conducted extensive document review for multi-million dollar environmental risk transfer and divestment projects

Developed and maintained electronic project file and tracking systems

TODAY’S LEGAL STAFFING (LAW OFFICES OF MARY CARMEN MADRID-CROST)

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (5/06 – 7/06)

Provided clerical support to attorney and staff by conducting production tasks including copying, faxing, filing, organizing, data entry and word processing of letters, memos and other correspondence

Set up appointments and maintained the attorney’s calendar

Contacted clients concerning immigration matters and appointments

SPECIAL COUNSEL (CAPITAL SOURCE/CHICAGO COMMITTEE ON MINORITIES IN LARGE LAW FIRMS)

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (12/05 – 3/06) (8/05 – 9/05)

Provided primary coverage for the main switchboard

Provided clerical support to attorney and staff by conducting production tasks including copying, faxing, filing, organizing, data entry and word processing of letters, memos and other correspondence as well as setting up conference calls

Conducted back-up of attorney and staff computer files

MILLENNIUM DATA SYSTEMS (U.S. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION)

Paralegal (3/05-4/05)

Updated pleadings files including motions, briefs, interrogatories, admission, points and authorities and indictments

Conducted legal research using Westlaw and other Internet databases

Copied and assembled files for investigation and litigation

Entered information into CaseMap ensuring all data was accurate

Maintained electronic files

Created documents and spreadsheets using word processing and spreadsheet programs

SPHERION LEGAL (NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC.)

Data Entry Clerk (8/01-9/01)

Utilized Concordance database for data entry of trial memoranda and information, with a sharp attention to detail and accuracy

Collaborated productively with administrative staff for completion of office projects

5th DISTRICT MUNICIPAL COURTHOUSE

Externship/Paralegal (3/01 – 5/01)

Subpoenaed clients and cases, ensuring all information was communicated promptly and clearly

Filed motions, memoranda and supporting documentation for pending litigationReviewed 911 tapes to determine if they could be admitted into evidence

Observed a number of State’s Attorneys in the preparation of plaintiffs and witnesses for trials

Assisted attorneys during several trials and carefully observed the interactions between the State’s Attorneys, prosecutors, plaintiffs, and defendants

Contacted witnesses, plaintiffs, lawyers, and police departments to gather vital details about upcoming case trial

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