Jason Neal

1929 W. Henderson Street, apt #1, Chicago, IL 60657 — Telephone: (248) 910-5626 — Email: jbneal79@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION

 

Roosevelt UniversityDec 2014

Post Baccalaureate - Paralegal Certificate, with honors

 

Michigan State UniversityAug 2003

B.A. Political Science

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

·         MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint— LexisNexis— Best Case

·  Microsoft OneNote— Westlaw— CM/ECF federal filing

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Paralegal (Intern)Sept 2014 – Present

Fisher Kanaris, P.C.       Chicago, IL

·                    Prepare accompanying Statement of Loss documents for demand packages sent to wrongdoers.

·                    Research relevant statutes of repose and limitations for client files.

·                    Draft letters and notices to insurance companies and potential wrongdoers for attorneys.

·                    Communicate and send notice to police and fire authorities concerning damage losses.

·                    Claims investigations, preparation of pleadings and bindings for motions and trials.

·                    Document filings in both circuit and federal court.

 

Owner/FounderMar 2012 – Present

Aculae Resource Management, LLC       Auburn Hills, MI

·                    Collaborate with third-parties to provide strategic assessments of client resources and personnel.

·                    Assist in establishment, vision development and document preparation for non-profits.

·                    Business agent for non-profits chiefly dealing with exemption status issues with the IRS.

·                    Drafting of proposal submissions for clients to various government or commercial entities.

 

Building ManagerMar 2011 – Mar 2012 Anchor Building                                                                                                                              Chicago, IL                   

·                    Oversaw daily operations and client inquiries for potential commercial and residential tenants.

·                    Oversaw and coordinated building maintenance with building supervisor.

 

Paralegal  May 2005 – Feb 2011

Law Office of Benjamin C. Duster, III, esq.Chicago, IL

d/b/a Cimply Complex Communication Cystems

·                    Drafted legal documents including: Wills, both testate and intestate; guardianships for disabled persons; administration of estates; incorporation of businesses for individuals, corporations and non-profits.

·                    Filed court documents for attorneys on behalf of clients; circuit and municipal courts.

·                    Attended hearings to provide support and research for attorneys.

·                    Performed title searches pertaining to the sale or transfer of commercial/residential property.

·                    Prepared documents for: real estate closings; water/zoning certifications; various court filings.

·                    Drafted summons and complaints for evictions and other actions initiated by clients.

·                    Drafted motions, orders, affidavits and memorandum in supports of individuals and businesses.