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OBJECTIVE:
Highly motivated, detailed oriented self starter seeking a paralegal career with an organization that values a strong understanding of pre and post trial motions and briefs with excellent client management skills
EDUCATION:
Kaplan University
Bachelors of Science: Paralegal Studies - September
GPA .
COURSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SUMMARY
• Frequently prepared legal documentation, pleadings, correspondence and research files associated with a case for an attorney/professor resulting in highest letter grade of an “A”
• Regularly responded to discovery requests resulting in accurate and error-free documents
• Established reputation of flawless coordination of documents produced with document management systems obtained from Lexis Nexis and Westlaw increasing accuracy and quality
• Prepared pre and post-trial motions and briefs, including cite checking and Shepardizing, resulting in increased letter grade
EXPERIENCE
Kaplan University
April – September
Student
• Demonstrated commitment to the legal industry by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies
TI Group Automotive
Machine Operator
November – November
• Produced quality products working in a professional, fast-paced environment under deadline
• Work well under pressure while creating critical projects resulting in consistently accurate documents
• Experienced in working independently and making crucial informed decisions resulting in maintaining pace of operations
Warrick Industries
August - October
Ambulance Tech
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while using proper avenues to promote new ideas resulting in ensuring quality, production, and safety
• Selected as key employee during company cut backs and continued to improve team morale demonstrating ability to handle change and conflict
• Established reputation of balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while building quality products and meeting customer deadlines
Campbell Soup Company
August -July
Climate Control Tech
• Consistently demonstrated professional manner and judgment while producing products preventing loss of customers
• Strong track record of being a self-starter that is highly detail-oriented and willing to assume responsibility resulting in meeting production deadlines
• Utilized excellent organizational, communication, file management and computer skills (including MS Word) to implement changes resulting in improvement in products
• Selected by management to frequently take initiative and handled confidential and financial matters resulting in complements on quality of work
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), Lexis Nexis, Westlaw
MEMBERSHIPS & HONORS:
National Association of Legal Assistants Member ,
National Federation of Paralegal Association, Inc. Member ,
American Bar Association Member
Dean's list five semesters
