Stacey Scepkowski

25902 S. 104^th Ave

Monee, IL 60449

sscepkowski@gmail.com 

815‐342‐1481

EDUCATION

INSTITUTE FOR PARALEGAL STUDIES

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

Certificate in Paralegal Studies, expected May 2014

American Bar Association‐approved post‐baccalaureate program

Concentration: Civil Litigation

Courses Completed: Basic Business Originations and Contracts, Law Office Computer Applications, Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Intellectual Properties, Legal Research and Writing and Tort Law

Courses in Progress: Real Estate Law

COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts Degree, 2009

Major: Audio Design and Production

EXPERIENCE

Pierce and Associates, Chicago, IL

Legal Assistant

November 2013 ‐ Present

·         Manage and conduct initial review of a high volume of foreclosure and litigation correspondence.

·         Determine the nature of correspondence and distribute accordingly between attorneys and different departments.

·         Collaborate with attorneys and notifying them about pleadings with firm deadlines to ensure compliance with court orders and statutes.

 

Confirming Order Approving Specialist

September 2012 ‐ November 2013

·         Prepare and send post sale packages to clients using Fed‐ex and client sites.

·         Check circuit clerk websites for sale confirmation and update results on client sites.

·         Review the Order Approving Sale for any errors.

·         Request deed packages and sale confirmation results.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Concordance, LEXIS/NEXIS, Westlaw, Westcheck, TimeSlips, Tabs3, TimeMap, Case Map, Lotus Notes, CM/ECF, Judici, Access Plus, and Internet research

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Illinois Paralegal Association

National Federation of Paralegal Associations