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LEGAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Professional Overview

[Job Title] and experienced researcher with expertise in data collection and study. Analytical and detail-oriented.  

Industrious Researcher offering four years of related experience. Adept at data collection, organization and analysis, and knowledgeable about [Type] research protocols. Excels in high-pressure and time-sensitive environments that demand strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, effective interaction and communication with relevant stakeholders at all levels, and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable intelligence tailored to the clients' circumstances. Adept at compiling, analyzing, and interpreting market research studies, identifying emerging trends, and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable intelligence tailored to the clients' circumstances.

Core Competencies
SalesForce
  • Quantitative and qualitative research
  • Program planning and implementation
  • Market research and data analysis
  • Data gathering and organization
  • Database administration
  • Prospecting
  • Knowledge of market trends

  • Written and verbal communication
  • Microsoft Office Suite expert
  • Excellent written and verbal communicator
  • White paper development
  • Recruiting and selection techniques
  • Advanced Excel modeling
Professional Experience
Legal Research Assistant
September 2014 to Current
Cogan and Power, P.C - Chicago, IL
  • Conducts comprehensive research of personal injury claims against medical professionals, medical device manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies.
  • Used computer databases, credit reports, tax and legal filings to locate persons and compile information for investigations.
  • Drafted legal complaints, summons and interrogatories. Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence.
  • Analyzed law sources, including statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions and legal codes. Completed case research via LexisNexis and Westlaw databases.


Database Coordinator
April 2016 to February 2017
Mid America Real Estate Group - Oakbrook Terrace, IL
  • Identified conditions, trends and developments in the Chicagoland retail real estate market. Prepared, compiled and presented market summaries and reports on findings to brokers, external clients, and senior management.
  • Served as sole database administrator for Sybase, Oracle and MS SQL running on various operating systems.
  • Developed data models and database designs. Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management. Assisted with long-range planning by recommending IT and Database Administration systems. Implemented company-wide database improvements by consolidating disparate systems into a hierarchical, secure, and unified system. Developed and implemented security initiatives to protect data.
  • Identified, developed and evaluated strategic commercial opportunities based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends.  
Product Specialist
August 2012 to September 2014
Tesla Motors - Skokie, IL
  • Conducted market research to rationalize category and segment opportunities. Implemented and evolved high-impact strategies to target new business opportunities and new markets. Developed and implemented strategic business and marketing plans that elevated consumer interest, increased product inquiries, and ultimately led to higher year-over-year conversion rates.
  • Penetrated new markets and retail channels through strategic planning, competitive analysis, product concepts, packaging, pricing, advertising, collateral, promotions, trade shows, and communications. Designed and created marketing collateral for sales meetings, trade shows and company executives.
  • Completed strategic competitive analysis by assessing strengths and weaknesses of competitors. Prepared detailed marketing forecasts on a daily, weekly and quarterly basis.
Public Policy Research Intern
April 2012 to September 2012
State of Illinois, Senator, Daniel Biss - Skokie, IL
  • Analyzed the discretionary components of the State of Illinois' budget to locate redundancies between State and Federal expenditures;
  • Determined actions the Illinois State Legislature could take to slow the trend of rising tuitions at Illinois Institutions of Higher Learning, and presented findings in an in-depth research report and PowerPoint presentation;
  • Researched opportunities for State-sponsored venture capital investment in alternative energy, nanotechnology, and infrastructure. 
Community Relations Committee
September 2011 to May 2013
Northwestern University Student Government - Evanston, IL
  • Established working relationships with local agencies, businesses, volunteer organizations, and neighborhood associations in an effort to improve “town and gown” relations;
  • Proposed and received University-funding for five Off-Campus Community Ambassadors, tasked with facilitating community-wide events, aiding in dispute resolution, and mending relations between students and permanent residents.
Independent Online Marketplace Reseller
September 2011 to May 2013
JDC Chicago Resale - Evanston, IL
  • Established successful business listing and selling clients' merchandise on the eBay and Amazon online marketplaces.
  • First-year net sales revenue exceeded $41,000 following successful completion of 1,024 transactions.
  • Awarded eBay's "Top Rated Seller" status with a 100% positive buyer feedback rating based on 409 reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Arts : Political Science, 2014Northwestern University - Evanston, ILGPA: GPA: 3.44

GPA 3.42

Transferred - 2011University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Champaign, IL, United StatesGPA: GPA: 3.60

GPA 3.62

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Cogan and Power, P.C
  • Mid America Real Estate Group
  • Tesla Motors
  • State of Illinois, Senator, Daniel Biss
  • Northwestern University Student Government
  • JDC Chicago Resale

School Attended

  • Northwestern University
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Job Titles Held:

  • Legal Research Assistant
  • Database Coordinator
  • Product Specialist
  • Public Policy Research Intern
  • Community Relations Committee
  • Independent Online Marketplace Reseller

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Political Science , 2014
    Transferred - 2011

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