RothMeleiJanuary 2014 – Present

Paralegal

·               Provide executive and administrative support to Partners and Associates.

·               Draft, proofread and edit standard legal documents, reports, forms, charts, correspondence and contracts in the areas of Litigation, Family Law, Personal Injury, Estate, Corporate and Real Estate Law (commercial and residential).

·               Transcribe dictation of correspondence, legal briefs, forms and reports.

·               Open, close and manage client files; maintain legal forms and publications.

·               Assist in the preparation and electronic filing of Bankruptcy petitions.

·               Assist in the preparation and formation of corporate entities, i.e., corporations, LLCs, Not-For-Profit.

·               Translate for Spanish speaking clients during meetings with attorneys, court hearings, depositions and filling out forms.

·               Perform research on Internet.

Kelly, Olson, Michod, DeHaan & Richter, L.L.C.June 2008 – August 2013

Legal Assistant to Partners and Associates

·               Provide executive and administrative support to Partners and Associates.

·               Draft, proofread and edit standard legal documents, reports, forms, charts, correspondence and contracts in the areas of Litigation, Family, Personal Injury, Estate, Corporate and Real Estate Law (commercial and residential).

·               Transcribe dictation of correspondence, legal briefs, forms and reports.

·               Open, close and manage client files; maintain legal forms and publications.

·               Schedule depositions and conferences; provide client support and relief.

·               Translate for Spanish speaking clients during meetings with attorneys, court hearings, depositions and filling out forms.

·               Perform research on Internet.

Regas, Frezados & Dallas LLPSeptember 2007 – April 2008

Legal Secretary to Partners and Associates

·               Provide executive and administrative support to Partners and Associates.

·               Draft, proofread and edit standard legal documents, reports, forms, charts, correspondence and contracts in the areas of Litigation, Family, Personal Injury, Estate, Corporate and Real Estate Law (commercial and residential).

·               Transcribe dictation of correspondence, legal briefs, forms and reports.

·               Open, close and manage client files; maintain legal forms and publications.

·               Schedule depositions and conferences; provide client support and relief.

·               Translate for Spanish speaking clients during meetings with attorneys, court hearings, depositions and filling out forms.

·               Perform research on Lexis/Nexus and Internet.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLPApril 2006 – September 2007

Legal Secretary to Partners and Associates

·               Provide executive and administrative support to Partners and Associates.

·               Draft, proofread and edit standard legal documents, reports, forms, charts, correspondence and contracts in the areas of Litigation, Family, Personal Injury, Estate, Corporate and Real Estate Law (commercial and residential).

·               Transcribe dictation of correspondence, legal briefs, forms and reports.

·               Open, close and manage client files; maintain legal forms and publications.

·               Schedule depositions and conferences; provide client support and relief.

·               Translate for Spanish speaking clients during meetings with attorneys, court hearings, depositions and filing out forms.

·               Perform research on Lexis/Nexus and Internet.

Various Temp Agencies/FirmsSeptember 1997 – March 2006

Jean Kripton, Inc., Select Staffing, Working World, Express Personnel, Westaff, Assured Staffing, Staffing Now [f/k/a Academy Services, Inc.], OfficeMates, Adecco, [f/k/a Olsten Staffing], Paige Personnel

Executive/Administrative/Legal Assistant, Office Manager

·               Provide executive and administrative support to Executives and Attorneys during family transition.

AmeritechDecember 1995 – August 1997

Secretary to Director

·               focus on details of projects while maintaining view of overall picture.

·               identify needs in the workplace without direction and prioritize jobs effectively.

·               Maintain office and executives calendars while avoiding conflicts or missing meetings, appointments.

·               Coordinate and plan domestic and international events and travel plans.

·               Create and maintain reporting system to supervisors, management and fellow employees.

Jeffrey M. Goldberg & Associates, Ltd. November 1994 – August 1995

Legal Secretary to Partners and Associates

·               Provide executive and administrative support to Partners and Associates.

·               Draft, proofread and edit standard legal documents, reports, forms, charts, correspondence and contracts in the areas of Litigation, Personal Injury, and Medical Malpractice.

·               Transcribe dictation of correspondence, legal briefs, forms and reports.

·               Open, close and manage client files; maintain legal forms and publications.

·               Schedule depositions and conferences; provide client support and relief.

·               Translate for Spanish speaking clients during meetings with attorneys, court hearings, depositions and filing out forms.

·               Perform research on Lexis/Nexus and Internet.

Education & Training

EVEREST UNIVERSITY ONLINE   July 2010 – Winter 2013/14

·               Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

College of Commerce, DePaul University,Chicago, IL

·               Completed over 60 hrs. in Business Administration1994 - 1996

New HorizonsChicago, IL

·               Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses in MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Other Skills