Resume
Margaret Kelly Roche – Paralegal
New graduate of Paralegal Studies Program with over 3 years of experience as a legal assistant. Eager to combine work experience, academic training, administrative knowledge, and enthusiasm into a position within a growing law office.
EDUCATION
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL 2012-2017
Paralegal Studies Certificate (ABA-Approved Program), expected July 2017
Associates in General Education, 2017
Human Services/Domestic Violence Classes, 2012-2014
*Member of Tau Upsilon Alpha – National Human Services Honors Society
PARALEGAL COURSEWORK HIGHLIGHTS
- Tort and Insurance Law
- Legal Ethics
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Law Office Technology
- MS Office for Professionals
- Real Property Law
- Real Property Law
- Civil Litigation
- Advanced Legal Research/Writing
SKILLS & ABILITIES
· Three years as a legal assistant for a criminal defense litigator
· Proficient in office software applications; Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
· Proficient in Quickbooks 2014
· Knowledge and experience with Westlaw, Access, Tabs3, Clio, CosmoLex, Abacus, eDiscovery, Tab3 and Timemap
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Legal Assistant/Office Manager, Gene Ognibene Associates, Hinsdale, IL 2014-Present
· Assist attorney with matters in multiple State Federal Courts; handle e-filings through i2file and PACER
· Manage client files; verify/update calendar daily; schedule appointments; monitor deadlines for attorney
· Coordinate with judges’ secretaries and state’s attorneys concerning upcoming court dates
· Screen incoming calls and new client inquires for intake; prepare mass mailings to potential clients for DuPage and Cook County
· Format, edit, and proofread legal documents, including; Appearances, Motions for Reduced Bond, Motion to Dismiss, Motion for Discovery, Motion to Advance and Dismiss, Petitions for Statutory Summary Suspension, as well as any additional documents required for criminal defense
· Assist with research for trial preparation, coordination and review of discovery, manage confidential communications with clients, opposing counsel, and courthouse staff
· Responsible for daily administrative office management, preparing/monitoring the firm’s monthly budget, processing accounts payable/accounts receivable, and payroll.
Server, Ruby Tuesdays, Downers Grove, IL 2010-2014
· Responsible for customer service, sales, serving tables, training new employees, and monitored quality of food served.
· Consistently met the sales goals of server.
· Mastered POS system.
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Pro Se Litigant - Family Law 2015-Present
· Drafted, edited and efiled; Motion to Dismiss, Emergency Motion for Temporary Custody, Motion to Produce, Affidavits, and Agreed Orders.
· Designed Financial Analysis Spreadsheets for evidentiary purposes.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Family Shelter Services - Hotline Assistant 2014 – 2016
· Completed 48 Hour Domestic Violence Abuse Training
· Responded to incoming calls of victims or police
· Intake/screening for all victims in need of assistance
· Provided referral assistance
· Assess emergent need and arrange immediate housing
Professional References and Writing Samples available upon request