● Research Skills● Spreadsheets/Reports

● Customer Service / Reception● Recordkeeping / Filing

COMPUTER SKILLS:

●Microsoft Word● Lexis-Nexis

●Microsoft Excel● WordPerfect 9.0

● Microsoft Access● 40 WPM Typing Speed

● West Law

EXPERIENCE:

Kolpak and Lerner Law Firm, Niles, IL07/2013 – 05/2015

Paralegal(40 hours per week)

Supervisor:  Paul A. Kolpak– (847) 647-0336 – may contact upon request

·  Created, edited and prepared drafts of legal documents

·  Researched issues of law through Lexis-Nexis and West-Law.

·  Reviewed file records and assisted in preparing case file for hearing and closing.

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·  Prepared special use, variation, and amendment zoning applications.

·  Maintained confidential files electronically and manually.

State of Illinois-Worker Compensation Department, Chicago, IL06/2012 – 09/2012

Paralegal Student(40 hours per week)

Supervisor:  Shelton Wilson – (312) 814-1556 – may contact upon request

·  Created, edited and prepared drafts of legal documents.

·  Researched issues of law through Lexis-Nexis and West-Law.

·  Drafted motions for the investigation department.

·  Reviewed court records and assisted in preparing case file for trial.

·  Maintained file deadlines.

·  Maintained confidential files electronically and manually.

United States Army, Fort Lewis, WA09/2003 – 09/2008

Military Police(40 hours per week)

·  Enforced the laws and regulations of the Army while protecting the lives of others, both civilians and military.

·  Performed as a team member in support of battlefield operations, installation of law and order operations and security of army resources.

·  Gathered required information and issued security clearances.

·  Documented and completed reports in an efficient and productive manner.

·  Advised others on the laws and regulations of the Army.

·  Cited for Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

United States Army Reserves, Chicago, IL05/2000 – 09/2003

Administrative Specialist(40 hours per week)

·  Processed military personnel’s records, files and other sensitive documents.

·  Operated multi-line switchboard to answer calls, take messages and routes calls.

·  Maintained computer database of military personnel records.

·  Performed a range of clerical tasks from filing, faxing, copying and organizing documents and other records.

North Central College, Naperville, IL09/2000 – 11/2000

Office Assistant(40 hours per week)

·  Provided excellent customer service and front desk reception to create an inviting atmosphere.

·  Answered telephone, routes calls, take messages, and provide general information about the college.

·  Completed other routine tasks from performing data entry, routing incoming mail, copying materials and sending facsimiles.

·  Composed documents, forms and correspondences for the department.

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·  Organized and maintained files, records and documents using numerical and alphabetical system.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Hines VA Hospital – Veteran Industries, Hines, IL04/2013 – 7/2013

Support Staff(40 hours per week)

Assigned to the Information Resource Management Department at Hines VA Hospital, and provide ticket resolution for personal computer users with problems in printer set-up, computer malfunctions along withtroubleshooting and configuration of network issues.