915 W. Panorama Dr., Apt. 205, Palatine, Illinois 60067 • (847) 219-0336• lisa.jakubiak@att.net

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Law Offices of Robert J. Ross (October 2012-Present)

Paralegal

·              Draft Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney for Health Care, Powers of Attorney for Property, Living Wills, and HIPAA.

·              Prepare asset transfer documents

·              Prepare documents for Probate/Trust Administration

·              Prepare documents to set up corporations/LLC’s

·              Prepare documents to set up corporate record books

·              Draft annual minutes and prepare annual reports

 

James C. Provenza, P.C. (January 2010-October 2012)

Paralegal

·              Draft Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Powers of Attorney for Property

·              Prepare asset transfer documents

·              Prepare documents for Probate/Trust Administration/Guardianship

·              Prepare documents to incorporate corporations/not-for-profit corporations/LLC’s

·              Prepare documents to set up corporate record books

·              Draft annual minutes and prepare annual reports

·              Sit in on client meetings

·              File documents with clerk of court and schedule court dates

·              Prepare IRS forms 1040, 1041 and 990

·              Prepare IRS form 1023 Application for Recognition of Exemption

·              Prepare CO-1, CO-2 and AG990-IL for not-for-profit corporations

·              Prepare necessary documents for real estate transactions and schedule closings

 

The Law Offices of Anthony B. Ferraro (December 2008- January 2010)

Paralegal

·              Draft Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Powers of Attorney for Property

·              Prepare documents for Probate/Trust Administration

·              Collect Materials needed for Medicaid Application

·              Drafting annual minutes and prepare annual reports

·              Prepare handouts and documents necessary for workshops

·              Meet ad deadlines for advertising.

 

Kerry W. Pearson, Attorney at Law (October 2005-November 2008)

Legal Assistant

·              Draft Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Powers of Attorney for Property

·              Prepare documents for Probate/Trust Administration

·              Drafting annual minutes and prepare annual reports

·              Maintaining corporate record books for 30 companies

·              Prepare documents to incorporate corporations/not-for-profit corporations/LLC’s

·              Prepare documents to set up corporate record books

·              Draft documents for real estate transactions and schedule closings

 

John A. Runion & Associates (January 2005–May 2005)

Paralegal Intern

·              Draft pleadings 

·              Attend Court with the Attorney

·              Research case law, state and federal statutes

 

Skills

·              Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, TimeMatters and ProSeries

·              Typing speed: 65 w.p.m

 

Education

·              DePaul University, graduated June 2008 B.A. English

·              William Rainey Harper College, graduated May 2005 Associate Arts and Paralegal Certificate