Hayleigh Herchenbach

400 Forest Lane٠Libertyville, IL  60048 ٠(847) 708-9215

Hayleigh.Herchenbach@alum.dartmouth.org

Key Competencies:
	Above-average verbal and written communication skills
	Conversancy with legal and medical administrative processes
	Advanced MS Office Suite (2003, 2007, 2010) skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
	Adept user of the internet, various third party database programs and billing software (Timeslips and TABS)
	Skilled at learning new computer programs quickly and effectively; average typing speed 87 wpm
	Working knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis
	Creative and Personable Team Player

Employment History:

O’Donnell Law Firm, Ltd.	October 2011 – present
Libertyville, IL	Paralegal

 

Solo paraprofessional in busy three-attorney firm, primarily civil litigation. Responsibilities include: managing the docket; finalizing and filing all pleadings in circuit and appellate courts; drafting, proofreading and revising contracts; opening, organizing and maintaining client files; transcribing dictations; scheduling meetings; following up with clients and experts; logging in attorney time sheets; preparing exhibits for depositions and trials. Provide additional support to attorneys as needed.

Ray & Glick, Ltd.	October 2008 – October 2011
Libertyville, IL	Contracts Paralegal

 

Position reports to commercial real estate attorney representing national retail tenants. Prepare draft contracts, including retail leases and amendments thereto, sales agreements and related documents. Responsible for day to day tracking of open file status and performing follow-up with clients, landlords and outside counsel to see contracts through to completion. Proofread and assemble final document sets with exceptional attention to detail. Transcribe documents from tape and revise hard copy markups. Maintain attorney billing records. Provide additional support to attorneys as needed. Train and lead temporary staff for special projects.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center	July 2007 – September 2008
Department of Radiation Oncology	Medical Secretary II
Lebanon, NH

 

Demonstrated superior ability to interact professionally and compassionately with a diverse patient population. Primarily responsible for patient registration, preparing and updating patient charts, and coordinating appointments. Additional departmental responsibilities included maintaining unit attendance records and providing training for unit receptionist.

Herky’s Trucking	February 2005 – March 2006
Libertyville, IL	Office Assistant

 

Provided multi-level support to busy construction office. Performed a variety of administrative and clerical functions including preparation of proposals and permit applications, account management, budget reconciliation, and greeting clients. 

Starbucks Coffee Company	March 2003 – December 2004
Highland Park, IL	Shift Supervisor

             

Managed staff and daily shift operations in a high volume, fast-paced retail location. Tactfully handled customer complaints and employee/manager relations.

Education:

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH 

B.A., English, 2007