paralegal

Posted on: 2007-09-12

Jodene Bullis 8137 E Cree Lake Dr S Kendallville, IN 46755 Home 260-349-0811 Email [email protected] OBJECTIVE: Highly motivated, detailed oriented self starter seeking a paralegal career with an organization that values a strong understanding of pre and post trial motions and briefs with excellent client management skills EDUCATION: Kaplan University Bachelors of Science: Paralegal Studies - September 2007 GPA 3.5 COURSE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SUMMARY • Frequently prepared legal documentation, pleadings, correspondence and research files associated with a case for an attorney/professor resulting in highest letter grade of an “A” • Regularly responded to discovery requests resulting in accurate and error-free documents • Established reputation of flawless coordination of documents produced with document management systems obtained from Lexis Nexis and Westlaw increasing accuracy and quality • Prepared pre and post-trial motions and briefs, including cite checking and Shepardizing, resulting in increased letter grade EXPERIENCE Kaplan University April 2003 – September 2007 Student • Demonstrated commitment to the legal industry by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies TI Group Automotive Machine Operator November 2000 – November 2001 • Produced quality products working in a professional, fast-paced environment under deadline • Work well under pressure while creating critical projects resulting in consistently accurate documents • Experienced in working independently and making crucial informed decisions resulting in maintaining pace of operations Warrick Industries August 1998- October 2000 Ambulance Tech • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while using proper avenues to promote new ideas resulting in ensuring quality, production, and safety • Selected as key employee during company cut backs and continued to improve team morale demonstrating ability to handle change and conflict • Established reputation of balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while building quality products and meeting customer deadlines Campbell Soup Company August 1988-July 1998 Climate Control Tech • Consistently demonstrated professional manner and judgment while producing products preventing loss of customers • Strong track record of being a self-starter that is highly detail-oriented and willing to assume responsibility resulting in meeting production deadlines • Utilized excellent organizational, communication, file management and computer skills (including MS Word) to implement changes resulting in improvement in products • Selected by management to frequently take initiative and handled confidential and financial matters resulting in complements on quality of work COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), Lexis Nexis, Westlaw MEMBERSHIPS & HONORS: National Association of Legal Assistants Member 2003, National Federation of Paralegal Association, Inc. Member 2004, American Bar Association Member 2004 Dean's list five semesters