JESSICA CLOUD
1085 N. Paulina Street Chicago, Illinois
310-486-3571
Jessica.Cloud@gmail.com

Cooney & Conway, Chicago IL. Legal Assistant/Paralegal 2011-Present

Cooney & Conway is a Plaintiff side law firm, specializing in asbestos related injury.

·               Drafting legal documents, pleadings and client correspondence

·               Analyzing estate documents and synthesizing estate information for multiple attorneys

·               Serving as clients' main point of contact and providing them with case status, settlement and trial information

·               Working with estate attorneys and clients to facilitate the probate process and open estates for Wrongful Death suits

·          Providing administrative support for up to four attorneys

·               Review and prepare discovery for depositions and trial

·               Coordinating and scheduling hearings, depositions and meetings

Administrative Experience:

Trimas Investment Real Estate, Los Angeles, CA, Building Mgr. 2006-2009

Trimas Investment Real Estate is a private company that owns and operates numerous properties in the greater L.A. area

·                             Coordinating building maintenance with supervisor and maintenance staff

·                          Obtaining new tenants

·                          Preparing paperwork, documents and lease agreements

·                             Creating monthly reports of all monies due and paid

Passero Casting, Studio City, CA, Administrative Assistant 2005-2008

Passero Casting is a boutique casting company, with an emphasis on independent films

·                             Creating and maintaining a user-friendly Client Database

·                             Planning meetings and assisting manager during all meetings

·                          Scheduling auditions with clients, talent and manger

Other Experience:

Gail and Rice, Southfield, MI, Product Specialist 2004-2008

Gail and Rice is one of the nation's largest producers of special events and entertainment.

·               Training General Motors sales team on specific vehicle information and selling points

·               Connecting corporate headquarters and individual dealership managers through daily Reports

·               Conveying complex technical vehicle information to sales staff and potential buyers

Education

Roosevelt University, Paralegal Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program Completed June 2010.

University of Detroit Mercy, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graduated May 2003