LaToya Petty

1602 N. Summit Ave.

Decatur, IL 62526

(217) 429-0356

tpluvs2k@yahoo.com

Certified Paralegal

·                      10 years’ experience in legal research, organizational administration, accurate documentation, trial preparation, and resource management.

·                      Ability to prioritize and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

·                      Knowledgeable in all aspects of case preparation and representation.

·                      Experience with filings, petitions, case management.

·                      Excellent research, documentation, and reporting abilities.

Experience

Professional Degreed Law Clerk

Heavner, Beyers, and Mihlar LLC./Central Illinois Title Company Decatur,IL

August 2012-July 2014

·Prepared affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organized and maintained documents in paper and both electronic filing system

·Prepared legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, contracts, and real estate closing statements

·Filed pleadings with court clerk

·Assisted in the real estate closing process, such as reviewing title searches and preparing closing packages to be sent to the lending companies.

·Communicated with supervisors, peers, or subordinates

·Performed administrative activities

Court Clerk

Law Bulletin Publishing Company      Chicago, IL

March 2005-July 2012

·Maintained and updated filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer

·Communicated with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, or explain information, and address complaints

·Opened, sorted, and routed incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail

·Reviewed files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests

·Documented/recorded information

Community Program Assistant

Today's Staffing/CEDA      Chicago, IL

September 2000-November 2004

·Provided information or referred individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance

·Submitted reports and reviewed reports or problems with superior

·Consulted with supervisor concerning programs for individual families

·Assisted clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms

·Performed administrative activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Robert Morris University      Chicago, IL

November 2004-July 2005

Desired Salary/Wage:

35,000.00 - 35,000.00 USD yr

Current Career Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Years of relevant work experience:

More than 15 Years

Date of Availability:

Work Status:

Active Security Clearance:

None

US Military Service:

Citizenship:

None