December, 2006 to present

Rubin & Norris, LLC –Chicago, IL

Paralegal             

·         Analyze and prepare complaints and documentation for name partners and two Associates.

·         File, analyze and prepare documentation for the Cook County Assessor, Board of Review, Collar Counties Board and Property Tax Appeal Board.

·         Analyze all data for income producing properties, commercial and industrial properties, small mixed–use income producing properties along with residential income producing and residential homes.

·         Analyze Re-Reviews for the Cook County Assessor and Board of Review

·         Review notes for re-reviews for the Board of Review.

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August, 2003

December, 2006

Rieff Schramm & Kanter –Chicago, IL

Paralegal

·         Law firm that specializes in real estate tax assessment law

·         Duties included analyzing data for commercial, industrial, apartment, and residential buildings, typing up briefs, for both the Cook County Assessor and Cook County Board of Review.  Correspondence with clients and attending Board of Review hearings.

May, 1998

to August, 2003

General Growth Properties – Chicago, IL

Administrative Assistant (Legal Development)

·         Supported three attorneys and a paralegal. 

·         Duties included filing, typing and black-lining large major department store agreements, amendments, ground leases, easement agreements, supplements and day to day correspondence. 

·         Assist the paralegal in research of various tenant’s leases and surveys. 

September, 1993

Fisk Kart and Katz, Ltd.  –Chicago, IL

to May, 1998

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

·         Supported three Attorneys specializing in real estate tax assessment law.  This firm  handled 7,000 customer files (including commercial industrial and residential properties) covering Cook County, out-of county and out of state real estate transactions, disputing the over-assessment of real estate taxes. 

·         Duties included typing, filing, helping clients with questions and problems.

August, 1988

James Clark Company - Property Tax Consultants – Chicago, IL

to September 1993

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal to President

EDUCATION:

Proviso West High School

Triton College