·          Legal Research and Writing             

·          Family Law

·          Estate Planning and Probate Law

·          Law Office Technology

·          Legal Ethics and Office Management             

·          Civil Litigation

·          Microsoft Office for Professionals

·          Environmental Law

·          Constitutional Law

·          Criminal Law and Procedure             

ERIN H. CARVER

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THE LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER S. WIESNER, West Chicago, Illinois

Paralegal Intern, August 2013-November 2013

Temporary Paralegal, November 2013-January 2014

·          Drafted documents for Family Law and Residential Real Estate clients.

·          Communicated with clients and opposing counsel via phone and email.

·          Maintained calendar and schedule meetings.

·          Created office website using Google Sites.

 

OFFICER, COLLEGE OF DUPAGE PARALEGAL CLUB

President, August 2013-December 2013

Vice-President May 2012-July 2013

·          Established Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) Chapter and served as founding Vice President.

·          Presented to Paralegal Studies Faculty, Advisory Committee, and classes.

·          Kept membership attendance records.

·          Communicated with members via email and blog.

·          Organized charity drive.   

 

THE LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM FAIRBANK, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Legal Assistant, August 2012-October 2013

·          Researched properties and prepared spreadsheets for real estate tax property appeals.

·          Worked independently from home on a contract basis.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS_____________________________________________________________

·          Microsoft Office                           

·          Google Mail, Sites, and Calendar

·          Practice Master and Tabs 3                                                                     

·          Westlaw

·          Internet and Database Research

·          Apple and Windows Products

PREVIOUS EDUCATION___________________________________________________________

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, Schaumburg, Illinois

Special Education Teaching Certificate, May 2008

 

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE, Naperville, Illinois

B.A., History and Social Sciences, December 2006

Minor, Secondary Education

Member, Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society

 

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________

COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 89, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Substitute Teacher, October 2013-Present and January 2007-June 2008

 

BATAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 101, Batavia, Illinois

High School Special Education Teacher, August 2009-August 2011

·          Educated students with learning and emotional disabilities, cognitive and health impairments, and autism spectrum disorders.

·          Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans.

·          Managed student caseload, collaborated with colleagues, and communicated with parents.

 

PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 202, Plainfield, Illinois

High School Special Education Teacher, August 2008-August 2009

 

WHEATON-WARRENVILLE SCHOOL DISITRICT 200, Wheaton, Illinois.

Substitute Teacher, January 2007-June 2008

 

COMMISSIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS_______________________________________________

·          Notary Public

·          Associate Member, DuPage County Bar Association

·          Member, Illinois Paralegal Association

 

References and writing samples available upon request