Elizabeth Hamby

371 Hancock Avenue

South Elgin, IL 60177

Cell: 847-849-6981

Email: bhamby64@comcast.net

 

SUMMARY

 

A highly organized, efficient and motivated team player who is keen to progress in the legal or business profession as to benefit a well-respected firm or company.  A detail-oriented individual with multi-task abilities qualified to assist attorneys and members of the business and public sector with a wide range of qualifications.  A receptive individual with computer experience and the ability to quickly learn new computer software programs with little guidance.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Judy L. Hogan, P.C.Jan 2014 – June 2014

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

·               Liaison between attorneys and clients to effectuate initial consults, follow-up meetings and court proceedings.

·               Docket court dates and client meetings using Google Calendar.

·               Drafted motions and set court dates with clerk’s office.

·               Set-up, organized and prepared client files for court.

·               Attended to attorney’s email to efficiently keep attorney abreast on communications between clients and opposing counsel.

 

Law Offices of James F. Cooke Nov 2012 – Aug 2013 Paralegal                                                                     

·               Reviewed real estate contracts in preparation of opening new client files that lead to on-time contingencies.

·               Effectively communicated with title companies, surveyors, lenders and homeowner associations to ensure timely delivery of titles, surveys, payoff statements and paid assessment letters.

·               Accurately prepared power of attorneys, deeds, affidavits, disclosures, bill of sales and closing statements to prepare attorney for smooth and timely closing transactions.

·               Efficiently utilized Abacus Law to maintain accurate client data.

 

Judy L. Hogan, P.C. Aug 2012 - Nov 2012 Paralegal

·               Drafted pleadings, prepared orders for support and withholding notices/orders, maintained client files, and scheduled court dates.

·               Prepared small claim complaints, citation to discover assets and wage/non-wage garnishments that resulted in the collection of past due account balances on closed cases.

·               Assisted attorney with preparation, review, and organization of discovery documents.

 

Law Office of Richard Balog   Jul 2009 – Aug 2012 Paralegal

·                      Drafted, organized and reviewed all necessary legal documents that relate to corporate formation,

             dissolution of marriage, forcible entry & detainers, small claims, bankruptcies, citations, wage/non-

             wage garnishments, wills, trusts, probate, and real estate transactions.

·                      Prepared discovery documents for litigation that include witness, pleading, trial and exhibit binders

              for oral argument and depositions.

·                    Utilized Time Slips software to invoice clients and process receivables. 

 

A.T.M. Enterprises, Ltd.   Aug 2004 – May 2009 Receivable Representative

·                   Quickly and accurately utilized QuickBooks to create invoices, process receivables, payables and

     payroll, prepare financial statements, reconcile monthly bank statements and file sales tax and

            quarterly returns.

·                    Resolved invoice discrepancies with customers and vendors.

·                    Maintained employee files to accurately comply with IDOT regulations, union contracts and insurance

     policies.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

·                    Court policies

·                    Legal correspondence

·                    Transcribing/finalizing pleadings

·                    Legal and  non-legal research

 

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

 

·                    Time Slips

·                    Best Case

·                    Abacus Law

·                    Microsoft Office

·                    Word Perfect

·                    E-Filing with county courts and U.S. Bankruptcy Court

·                    ProSystems Tax

 

EDUCATION

 

Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies

 

AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

 

Member of the Kane County Bar Association

West Law certificate, U.S. Bankruptcy certificate and Notary Public license