Araceli Vargas

328 Emery Avenue Romeoville, Illinois 60446

815.341.6289

aracelivrgs50@yahoo.com

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OBJECTIVE:              Obtain a position in my field of Paralegal studies.

 

EDUCATION:                            Robert Morris University – Illinois                                                                                                                               Orland Park, IL                                          09/12                                                                                                               Associate of Applied Science                                                                                                                               Concentration: Paralegal Studies                                                                                                                                                       (ABA Approved Program)

COURSEWORK:                           Civil Litigation

Legal Applications

Torts and Personal Injury for Paralegals

Ethics and Professionalism for Paralegals

Family Law

Estates, Wills and Trusts

Commercial Law

Business Organizations

Real Estate

Legal Research and Writing

Advanced Legal Research and Writing                           

 

SKILLS:              Bilingual (English and Spanish)                                                        Excellent customer service                                                  

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook              Excellent telephone skills                           

Able to adjust to different surroundings                                                 Responsible and consistent                                                       

              Able to multitask

 

WORK HISTORY:                            Law Office of Giamanco & Ooink              Bolingbrook, Illinois

                                                                      Receptionist                                              08/12-Present

·         Answers phones, maintain contact with clients and update clients as well as attorneys with court dates. Update attorneys on pending service cases.

West Suburban Bank                                       Romeoville, Illinois               

              Bank Teller                                             11/09 –08/12

·         Answer phones, maintain balanced drawer, process checks throughout the day, every day bank transactions.

Original Old World Pizza                         Romeoville, Illinois                                                      Cashier                                             05/08 - 11/09

·         Answer phones and take orders from customers.