Legal Assistant / Secretary

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Shannon L. Wright

Objective Obtain employment that best utilizes my knowledge, skills and interest in the legal profession.

Experience November 2004 -Present Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Edwardsville, IL

Legal Assistant

Prepare and proofread legal documents for attorneys

File various documents with Federal, State & Municipal Courts

Communicate case details with clients and courts

Research historical court files and communicate findings to attorneys

Assist attorneys and co-workers with computer related issues

Manage attorney travel arrangements across United States

August 2000 – November 2004 Ralph E. Bawden, Ltd. Farmersville, IL

Legal Assistant

Researched, prepared and proofread items relating to real estate transactions, estates and wills

Prepared annual tax returns for individual, farm and corporate clients

Managed day-to-day office operations

September 1999 – August 2000 U.S. Bank Carlinville, IL

Secretary/Bank Teller

Greeted customers and resolved their inquires

Assisted customers with routine bank transactions

Accounted for cash drawer on a daily basis

May 1998 – September 1999 M & M Service Company Bunker Hill, IL

Location Secretary – Bunker Hill Elevator

Executed grain purchase contracts with local growers

Prepared settlements for grain purchases and paid farmers

Maintained the location’s daily grain position

Operated scale & grain probe; graded grain for quality & moisture

Education 1991 – 1996 Gillespie High School Gillespie, IL

High School Diploma

Active in Gillespie FFA Chapter; Treasurer in 1995-1996

Interests Raised on a family farm near Gillespie, IL. Enjoy assisting during planting and harvest as time allows.

References References available upon request.

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