Indian Head Park, Illinois 60525

(708) 574-3241

heather.stanton.martinez@gmail.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/MartinezHeatherM

 

 

 

An ambitious and organized professional with demonstrated experience in paralegal administration, commercial real estate, and commercial litigation within both law firm and corporate environments.  Established capabilities to create and maintain business relationships and worked closely with multiple levels of an organization to achieve common goals.  Fosters positive business relationships and enhances the reputation of the company to expand opportunities for increasing revenue and client base.  Trustful, loyal, and service-oriented, serves as a key contributor to the ongoing success of an organization.

 

 

 

MCDONALD’S CORPORATION, Oak Brook, Illinois

Real Estate Paralegal, 2013-2015

 

Provided assistance to attorneys and field execution team counterparts involved in acquisition, leasing, and development of company’s restaurants.  Worked closely with title agents and counsel to clear title and obtain title policy.  Analyzed utility plans, site plans, and ALTA surveys.  Analyzed and abstracted sales contracts, ground leases, and other legal documents, as well as monitored critical dates such as rent commencement and CAM obligations.

 

·   Prepared title objection letters and ancillary documents including restrictive covenants, memoranda of lease, non-disturbance agreements, covenants not to compete, easement agreements, amendments, and final closing instruction letters.

·   Established working relationships and procedures with regional business partners to meet ground break and opening timelines.

 

 

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS INC., Chicago, Illinois

Paralegal III, 2012-2013

 

Performed full range of corporate governance and litigation tasks to support general counsel and senior counsel for U.S. operations.  Updated and maintained contract database, using SharePoint.  Prepared board resolutions and obtained approvals from board via unanimous written consents.  Ensured proper maintenance of minute books.  Finalized board papers and uploaded to Diligent program.  Interviewed company employees in connection with responses to discovery requests and subpoenas.  Gathered responsive documents from various sources.  Tagged documents within Relativity database and finalized productions. 

 

·   Created and maintained library of due diligence documents for acquisitions.

·   Drafted non-disclosure agreements and master service agreements.

·   Implemented use of DocuSign for ease and speed in obtaining signatures.

 

 

GOULD & RATNER LLP, Chicago, Illinois

Paralegal, 2004-2012

 

Drafted summonses, complaints, answers, and other responsive pleadings.  Prepared discovery requests and responses in paper and electronic formats.  Reviewed and analyzed responsive documents.  Prepared data for loading into Summation database.  Arranged for service of trial subpoenas.  Organized and marked trial exhibits.  Assisted in federal and state court trials.  Completed electronic filings within all district and Illinois state courts.  Prepared attorneys and clients for depositions.  Assisted in maintenance of online docketing system. 

 

 

ILLINOIS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, North Riverside, Illinois, Motor Transport Operator (88M), Automated Logistical Specialist (92A), 1993-2001.  Performed and monitored vehicle maintenance, identified, and reported deficiencies.  Processed supply requests, including unloading, unpacking shipments, inspection of items, and verification of quantities.  Named Soldier of the Quarter at company level, among 150 others.  Promoted to Sergeant E-5 and appointed squad leader upon successful completion of Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC).  Recognized for perfect attendance for duration of enlistment.  Received honorable discharge.

 

 

 

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Chicago, Illinois

MBA Student, Anticipated graduation 2018

 

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois

B.A., Paralegal Studies, 2003

Graduated with honors, GPA 3.93/4.00

 

 

 

Certified Paralegal

Westlaw Certified

 

 

 

National Association of Legal Assistants

American Legion

American Legion Women’s Auxiliary

 

 

 

Westlaw, Serengeti, DocsDM, Team Connect, Co-Star, RLM/Accruent, Microsoft Office Suite, Relativity, Concur, Summation, LexisNexis, CaseMap/TimeMap, ProLaw, Adobe Professional, CM/ECF/PACER, CourtLink, Diligent