Kristin G. Stein

3906 N. Monticello

Chicago, IL 60618

Telephone: (773) 490-2725 E-mail: kstein886@gmail.com

 

PROFILE:   Experienced Legal Assistant/Law Clerk seeking a position in a law firm or corporate legal department where my working knowledge of civil procedure, small claims, and intellectual property law will be utilized and expanded. I am motivated, personable, responsible and flexible. My communication skills are exceptional, coupled with my trustworthiness and close attention to detail. 

 

EDUCATION:

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL 60605

Paralegal Studies Program (currently enrolled)

Knox College, Galesburg, IL 61401

Bachelor of Arts Degree; Majors:  Political Science & Creative Writing

Lane Technical College Preparatory High School, Chicago, IL 60618

Diploma

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

December, 2011-Present

Office Manager, Office of Robert L. Brown, Chicago, Illinois                                                              

·         Assist the accountant in verifying the accuracy of clients’ financial statements

·         Maintain physical and paperless filing systems

·         Act as liaison between the accountant, clients, and tax courts

 

April, 2012 – June, 2012

Paralegal Intern, Mintel Group, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois                                                                                                  

·         Manage copyright registration program                                                                                   

·         Draft international customer and real estate contracts

·         Prepare time sensitive monthly and quarterly reports for senior management regarding current and expiring vendor contracts

·         Track provisions for vendor and customer contracts

·         Complete business license renewal with the City of Chicago

·         Migrated Mintel’s private intranet site to the Google Sites platform

 

May 2009 – November 2010 and August 2011 – December 2011

Legal Assistant/Law Clerk, The Law Office of Brian S. Glass, Chicago, Illinois                                                 

·         Draft pleadings at a small third party collections firm                                                                              

·         Assist in managing court calendar                                                                                                   

·         Complete all filing in Cook county

·         Ensure open lines of communication through preparation of time sensitive correspondence

·         Prepare pleadings for out of county filing by mail

·         Coordinate service of court documents nationwide

·         Assist attorney in the courtroom as needed

·         Maintain physical and paperless filing systems

·         Communicate with attorneys, clients, defendants, and process servers, forging lasting business relationships

·         Take phone payments as necessary

 

SKILLS:

·         Superior written and verbal communication skills

·         Ability to multitask and handle a high volume of telephone calls while meeting rigorous deadlines

·         A proven ability to build rapport with diverse clientele.

·         Solid educational foundation in legal research

·         Technical proficiency in:

o       Microsoft Office Suite

o       Corel Word Perfect

o       Adobe Photoshop

o       Lexis-Nexis

o       Commercial Legal Software

o       Image Master

o       TurboTax

o       Google Sites, Docs, and Drives

 

 

 

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST