Jennifer A. Stransky

26W140 Tomahawk, Wheaton, IL 60189 Phone: (630) 673-5385 E-Mail Jenniferczr@aol.com

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

Enclosed is my resume for your review and consideration.  I am seeking a paralegal or equivalent position that will utilize my training and past experience. I believe I possess the necessary skills and experience you are seeking and would make a valuable addition to your company.

 

As, my resume indicates, I possess more than eighteen years of progressive experience in the paralegal field. My professional history includes positions in Litigation Services of Allstate Insurance Company and Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

 

In the past, I have been employed with such offices as the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office and in the private law firm sector.  Based upon my prior work experience and the fact that I am a Certified Paralegal, I believe I would be a strong asset to your organization.

 

Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (630)673-5385.  I would be happy to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail.

 

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jennifer A. Stransky

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer A. Stransky, 26W140 Tomahawk, Wheaton, IL 60189 Phone:(630)673-5385 E-Mail Jenniferczr@aol.com

 

Objective: To obtain position that will utilize my training and past work experience.

Skills

·               Knowledge of WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, Excel, Lexis/Nexis and Westlaw

·               Certified Paralegal

·               Accomplished in analyzing court rules, conducting  investigations, drafting pleadings, editing documents,  managing an office and researching legal issues

·               Prepare content-specific case files for attorneys reflecting supporting forms, documentation, and photographs to use during client presentations, and index/cross-reference network database information.

·               Strong organizational skills with the ability to be involved in multiple projects at the same time

·               Actively shares expertise among  peers 

·               Strong ability to work independently or in team settings

·               Strong communication skills

Experience

Allstate Staff Counsel Office-The Law Office of Steven A. Lihosit-Paralegal- 10/06-Present

·               Attorney Support for DuPage County and contributing support for Kane and Will counties with broad ranged responsibilities that encompass timely and complex preparation of cases from discovery to trial phase

·               Organizing files, drafting legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, interrogatories, subpoenas and affidavits.

·               general office work

·               Performed medical records procurement and analysis; prepared expert reports and summaries

·               Coordinate multifaceted office functions encompassing court calendar  management,

·               Liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, law firms, venders and government agencies

·               Identifies, analyzes and resolves complex issues.

·               Ensures all processes are followed and applied consistently

·               Tracks and forecasts necessary tasks and projects

·               Performs legal research

·               All Paralegal responsibilities

 

Kirk Homes-Sales Assistant-2/05-10/06

·               Assisted preparing  new home contracts, general office work and maintaining of  schedules

·               Assisted in tracking new home development

·               Provide feedback to senior sales advisors

·               Assisted/directed clients in making design choices which ensured home fit into the city’s Vision Plan.

·               Tracked design plans to see that all choices where implemented and adhered to company standards. 

·               Maintained contact with public and suppliers

 

Illinois Attorney General’s Office-Civil Appeals Division

Paralegal 1, 9/98-2000

·               Assisted twenty-one attorneys and managed the duties of seven secretaries in the day to day operations of the Civil Appeals Division

·               Prepared and filed Docketing Statements, Appearances, Orders of Non-Involvements, Orders, Motions and Table of Contents for Records on Appeal

·               Proofed legal briefs and performed legal research

·               Helped in the creation and maintenance of a brief library

·               Performed court filings

 

Law Offices of Dolce & Scarpino- Paralegal/Office Manager, 9/97-8/98

·              Support and document preparation for Personal Injury, Family Law, Real Estate & Criminal Law

·              Office Manager, Legal Secretary

·              Performed court filings, organized files, general office work

 

Illinois Attorney General’s Office-Civil Appeals Division-Paralegal, 8/96-9/97

·               Legal research, copying, organizing files and cases, proofing legal briefs

·               Docketing Statements, court filings

·               Attorney Support

 

DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Records Department-Paralegal, 5/95-8/96

·               Prepared court calls for two misdemeanor courtrooms

·               Preparation and organization of files and trial documents

·               Ordered reports and driving abstracts

·               Daily phone contact with the public

 

DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Complaints Department-Paralegal, 12/94-5/95

·               Assumed Paralegal responsibilities

·               Handled and screened complaints, placing them through their proper channels

·               Prepared and filed Orders of Protection

·               Data entry, documentation and filing of reports

 

Education

Northern Illinois UniversityCollege of DuPage

General Studies, 8/90-6/91General Studies, 8/91-6/92

 

Triton CollegeAmerican Paralegal Institute, at Concordia

General Studies, 3/92-2/93General Studies, 3/93-2/94

Associate DegreeCertified Paralegal

 

·               Continually seeks opportunities for learning and development.

 

References Available Upon Request