Paralegal

Objective

Seeking a position that will benefit from my interpersonal skills, education, legal knowledge, billing skills, clerical skills, and communication skills with clients.

Experience

Paralegal [2007-2011]

• Drafted documents for cases, prepared correspondence, to opposing counsel, to pro se litigants, and to clients.

• Drafted pleadings and motions, prepared orders and judgments, and prepared financial disclosure.

• Scheduled hearings, mediations, and depositions, and performed research for case law.

• Answered phones, gave clients general legal information regarding their cases, and prepared billing.

Step By Step Learning Center [2004-2007]

• Was responsible for the safety and well being of 16 four-year old children.

• Taught children lessons including the learning of numbers, the alphabet, reading, personal hygiene, kindness, and safety.

• Was responsible for providing meals for the children in a safe, clean, and organized manner three times a day.

• Encouraged children to engage in group play, respect one another, and share toys.

Parkway Grill [2001-2004]

• Responsible for taking customer orders in an efficient and friendly manner and for a minimum of $600 in cash.

• Took orders to customers in a timely manner and ensured that the orders were correct and complete.

• Cleaned the restaurant at closing. Washed dishes, cleaned floors and tables, set up restaurant for the next day.

Education

The Department of Children and Families [2005]

• Certificate for Children Age Birth to Three; Certificate for Introduction to Childcare; Certificate for Pre-School Appropriate Practices; and Certificate for Behavioral Observation and Screening.

Episcopal Children’s /services Regional Training Institute [2006]

• Studied and received a Child Development Associate (CDA) Equivalency Credential.

Keiser University [2007]

• Received an Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies. Studied legal research and writing, criminal law, contracts, wills, trusts, and estates, civil litigation, tort law, family law, and property laws.

Skills

• Superior writing skills, very organized, a quick learner, excellent rapport with people of all ages, customers, management, and fellow employees; proficient in Word, Excel, Amicus Attorney, Timeslips, and Outlook; excellent math skills, extensive working knowledge of legal system, and a superior problem solver.

References

• Valerie Faltemier Managing Attorney and Partner at Law Office of Valerie Faltemier [904-***-****]

• Mike Malcom Co-owner of Parkway Grill [904-***-****]

• Tracey Ford Coworker from Step By Step Learning Center [904-***-****]

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