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PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Professional [Job Title] possessing excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional knowledge of legal terminology. [Job Title] offering a strong attention to detail while reviewing documents, site checking and title searching. Understands the logistical complexities of trial preparation.
Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Excellent investigative and reporting skills
  • Specialty in [Type of law]

  • Excellent judgment
  • Strong work ethic
  • Analytical
Work History
Program Assistant, 02/2013 to Current
Washington State University – Omak, WA
  • Process, log, and reconcile all monthly purchasing card transactions and electronically file and track staff travel reimbursements.
  • Assist staff with questions regarding university Business Practices and Procedures Manual related to payroll, leave, purchasing and travel.
  • Assist on hiring committee; review resumes, conduct interviewing, and assist in new hire orientation day.
  • Train new academic coordinators and program assistant on office procedures and WSU business policy and procedures.
Paralegal, 06/2010 to 01/2011
McKinley Irvin
  • Extensive in-person and electronic correspondence with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
  • Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Developed and managed up to [Number] cases.
  • Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
Paralegal, 03/2009 to 06/2010
Law Offices of Michael W. Bugni – Seattle, WA
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
  • Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Developed and managed up to [Number] cases.
  • Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
  • Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Paralegal, 10/2004 to 03/2009
Seattle Divorce Services – Seattle, WA

  • Train and supervise legal receptionist and filing clerk.
  • Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
  • Developed and managed up to [Number] cases.
  • Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science: Information Technology and Administrative Management Administrative Management, Current
Central washington university - Ellensburg, WA
GPA: GPA: 3.6/4.0 Dean's List

  • [Number] GPA
  • Coursework in [Subject]
  • Emphasis in [Subject]
  • Graduated with Honors
Leadership & Supervision, Project Management, Administrative Management Policy:
Associate of arts: Arts and Sciences Paralegal Studies Business Management, 1 2014
Edmonds Community College -
GPA: GPA: 3.4/4.0

  • [Number] GPA
  • Coursework in [Subject]
  • Emphasis in [Subject]
Associate of technical arts degree: Paralegal Studies Business Management, 8 2002
Edmonds Community College -
GPA: GPA: 3.5/4.0

Skills
academic, Administrative, administrative support, Adobe, attorney, clients, filing, hiring, Leadership, legal, litigation, mediation, MS Office, office, MS Outlook, Microsoft Project, payroll, personnel, Project Management, purchasing, receptionist, Supervision
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Washington State University
  • McKinley Irvin
  • Law Offices of Michael W. Bugni
  • Seattle Divorce Services

School Attended

  • Central washington university
  • Edmonds Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Program Assistant
  • Paralegal

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Applied Science : Information Technology and Administrative Management Administrative Management , Current
    Leadership & Supervision, Project Management, Administrative Management Policy :
    Associate of arts : Arts and Sciences Paralegal Studies Business Management , 1 2014
    Associate of technical arts degree : Paralegal Studies Business Management , 8 2002

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