§ Bilingual: English/Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, translating and reviewing)

§ Strong communication skills

§ Strong case management

§ Proficient in various areas of Illinois Law not limited to: Family Law, Civil Law, Real Estate, Corporate Law with specialty in Workers Compensation Law.

§ Proficient in Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TimeSlips, LawBase, WorldDocs and tools; internet including Circuit Court(s) and IWCC familiarity.

§ Knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, office equipment, and filing/e-filing systems; knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology.  Knowledge of court filing preparations/ trial prep.

§ Ability to read and interpret documents such as legal terminology; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of the organization as well as complex editing.  Ability to draft motions and court pleadings as well as Discovery.

§ Certified Notary /Certified Paralegal

2011 – present                             Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates                             Chicago, IL

Petitioner/Plaintiff W.C. - Paralegal

§ Heavy communications to/from clients, respondent attorneys, adjusters and other governmental and medical agencies in high volume daily environment.

§ Interviews with potential new clients.

§ Heavy assistance in the maintenance of medical treatment and benefits for Petitioner.

§ Generate correspondences and legal documents

§ Generate Settlement/Award Distributions

§ Assist partner and associate including calendar management and mail review

2009 – 2011                                    Kosin Law Office, Ltd.                                        Chicago, IL

Petitioner/Plaintiff W.C./P.I. - Paralegal

§ Performed routine clerical duties involving Worker’s Compensation and PI Laws in a high volume daily environment.

§ Responded to phone calls regarding billing, medical and general requests to and from persons in the medical system, other governmental agencies and the general public.

§ Performed tasks related to the receipt, review and processing of official documents.

§ Issued certified copies of court documents.

§ Bills List spreadsheets

§ Trial prep

§ Assist owner/partner and two additional attorneys

2005 – 2009                          Law Office of Bruce A. Dickman                                   Chicago, IL

Petitioner/Plaintiff Legal Secretary/ Office Management

§ Performed routine clerical duties involved in processing requests for court documents and prepared a variety of forms and reports as mandated by law.

§ Filing/E-Filing

§ Responded to phone calls regarding court documents from persons in the legal system, other governmental agencies and the general public.

§ Performed tasks related to the receipt, review and processing of official documents.

§ Case File Management

2002 – 2004                              Law Office of Francine Green-Kelner                                   Chicago, IL

Family Law

Legal Clerk

§ Performed routine clerical duties involved in processing requests for court documents and prepared a variety of forms and reports as mandated by law.

§ Responded to phone calls regarding court documents from persons in the legal system, other governmental agencies and the general public.

§ Worked counter answering questions and performed tasks related to the receipt, review and processing of official documents.

§ Issued certified copies of court documents.

§ Ensured that necessary documents were included in all case files before submitting them to court.

§ Mail screening; prioritized requests and then filed requests with appropriate staff/entities.

2014                                     The University of Chicago Graham School                   

                                                 of Continuing Liberal & Professional Studies   Chicago, IL

2010                                     Boston University                                                          Online

                                       Paralegal Certification

2004                                     Harold Washington Community College                        Chicago, IL

2001 – 2003                          Richard J. Daley  College                                               Chicago, IL

1997 – 2001                          John Hancock College Prep. High School                     Chicago, IL

                                        High School Diploma

Available upon request and mutual interest