AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Affidavits
Case Law
Case Preparation
Civil Litigation
Client Management
Contracts
Court Procedures
Depositions
Disclosures
Discovery
Drafting/Filing Pleadings
Exhibits
Legal Briefs
Legal Correspondence
Legal Research/Writing
Memorandums
Motions
Problem Solving
Settlement Negotiations
Stipulations
Subpoenas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and ACHIEVEMENTS:
HAMMERMAN & HULTGREN, P.C. - Phoenix, AZ
Paralegal (2007 - Present)
The firm represents creditors in collection litigation matters. My primary respo
nsibilities include directly assisting attorneys, case management, court filings
, and other administrative duties.
. Hired as Legal Assistant to the Senior Partner and promoted twice to current p
osition as sole Paralegal to another partner within the firm.
. Handle complex and challenging cases and an extensive case load by learning qu
ickly, focusing with careful attention to detail, effectively multi-tasking, bei
ng proactive, implementing time management and prioritizing.
. Increased client appreciation by working with them to develop better procedure
s for document requests and case updates.
. Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings and prepare witnesses fo
r trial in an exemplary manner, which requires extensive coordination.
. Independently review new cases, determine the best way to proceed, what suppor
ting documentation is needed, if discovery is necessary, and what motions should
be filed.
. Write motions, prepare disclosure statements, discovery, letters, pre-hearing
statements, settlements, and judgments for attorneys ' review.
. Train, supervise and inspire new Legal Assistants and Junior Paralegals. Overs
ee legal secretaries, collectors and skip tracers during their involvement in ou
r cases.
. Maintain attorneys ' schedules by coordinating the calendar for hearings and
appointments.
NEVER AGAIN FOUNDATION - Chandler, AZ
Paralegal Extern (2007)
Completed 120 hours of onsite training as a paralegal for this non-profit civil
litigation firm/charity that handles domestic violence, child abuse, assault and
battery, murder and wrongful death cases.
. Assisted with research, briefing and writing on several cases that resulted in
multi-million dollar judgments for our clients.
. Made a positive difference in the lives of victims and their families by provi
ding comfort to them while learning to separate my emotions.
DESERT SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION - Phoenix, AZ
Online Technical Support (2006 - 2007)
Provided technical assistance with online banking and accounting software, probl
em solving, trouble shooting, sales, and helped members with account maintenance
.
CHASE BANK - Tempe, AZ
Teller/Telephone Banker IV (2001 - 2006)
Customer transactions, account maintenance, product sales, and assisted in resol
ving banking issues.
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Certified Legal Assistant
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Paralegal Studies: Associates of Applied Science Degree
Lamson College (ABA Approved), Tempe, AZ
Graduated with Honors 2007
Majored in Recreation Management and Tourism
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Dean 's List: 2000-2001
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
. Westlaw/LexisNexis
. CLS to update cases and clients, work/add queues, docket, input notes and data
, merge pleadings and letters
. Outlook to maintain court calendar
. Microsoft Word/Excel, and WordPerfect
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
. Maricopa County Bar Association: Paralegal Division
. National Association of Legal Assistants