OBJECTIVE: To benefit an organization through my oral and written communication skills as well as my proven administrative and interpersonal abilities.

EDUCATION

University of Texas, San Antonio, TX
Paralegal Certificate Program with studies in Civil, Criminal, Family and Probate Law, April 2006

University of Texas, San Antonio, TX
Bachelors in Criminal Justice with minor in Sociology, December 2005
• Maintained 3.0 GPA while excelling in course work in these areas: Sociology, Legal Writing, Research Procedures, Criminal Law

Palo Alto College, San Antonio, TX
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, May 2003

COMPUTER SKILLS

I am proficient in Software including Microsoft Word, Abacus, Excel, Lexis Nexis, Prodoc, Westlaw.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Paralegal, Law Office of Jaay D. Neal
322 West Woodlawn
San Antonio, Texas 78212
(210) 735-2233
(Mar. 2009 – Mar. 2010)

Draft legal documents, open and close case files, conduct legal research and prepare attorney for hearings and trials in family law, personal injury law, civil law and probate law. I also have constant contact with clients regarding telephone and correspondence.

Paralegal and Legal Assistant. McCurley, Orsinger, McCurley, Nelson & Downing L.L.P.
310 South St. Mary’s Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
(210) 225-5567
(Oct. 2007 –Mar. 2009)

Opened, organized and maintained family law cases. I maintained business relationships with other attorneys and their assistants. I contacted and updated clients on information pertinent to their case.

• Closed out case files.
• Performed miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed.
• Used WordPerfect and Juris programs.
• Inputted attorney time slips for billing purposes.

Deputy Court Clerk, City of San Antonio
401 South Frio Street
San Antonio, Texas 78207
(210) 207-7532
(Aug. 2006 – Oct. 2007)

I learned valuable experiences working in the City Magistrate office by working directly with Magistrate Judges and other court personnel as well as law enforcement officers.

• Assemble court case documents.
• Prepare and update court cases through computer database.
• Gathering documents and information to assist in court preparation for Magistrate Judges.
• Intake cases from various law enforcement agencies.
• Update affidavits and notarize information.
• Check warrants from local law enforcement agencies.
• Ensure proper documentation is complete and accurate regarding law enforcement agencies.
• Cash Handling experience including city tickets and bonds.

Maintenance Worker, UT Health Science Center
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 567-2947
(Jan 2000 – Aug 2006)

• Sweeping and mopping floors.
• Cleaning air conditioning coils.
• Conducted light electrical work.
• Cleaned mixing boxes and cooling towers.

Intern, United States Attorney
601 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 384-7200
(Aug. 2005 – Dec. 2005)

I held an internship position that allowed me the ability to utilize my analytical, interpersonal and communication skills by interacting with various United States Attorneys and performing various legal tasks.

• Worked in the law library doing various tasks, filed judgment in criminal case documents and utilized the Lexis program to search for various court cases.

Intern, Susan Reed
District Attorney Bexar County
Bexar County Courthouse
300 Dolorosa Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 335-2311
(Aug. 2003 – Dec. 2003)

I worked in this office to enhance my knowledge, skills and abilities in the legal field. I gained valuable experience by working with District Attorneys and assisted them in their court duties as attorneys.

• Responsible for ordering booking photos and case files.
• Filled out witness lists.
• Fax information to law enforcement agencies and make copies of files.

REFERENCES

References will be provided upon request.