OBJECTIVE - Champlain



OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in a law firm, where I can use my abilities to guide clients through the litigation process.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

□ Familiar with legal terminology and standard document formatting

□ Experience using the Law Library

□ Exposed to legal research and analysis, and title searches

□ Broad knowledge of the principles of Litigation, Real Estate Law, Business/Contract Law, Criminal Law, and Debt Collection Law

□ Quick and accurate typing skills (70 wpm)

□ Strong math and writing skills

□ Fluent in all versions of Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, and Mac word processing software, HTML language, and proprietary software for the legal field (Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw)

EDUCATION

CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE Burlington, VT

Bachelor of Science Degree, Professional Studies, Concentration: Paralegal Studies, Summa Cum Laude 5/13

Associate in Science Degree, Paralegal Studies, Summa Cum Laude 5/11

□ Maintained 3.80 GPA (4.0 scale).

□ Earned Dean’s List recognition all semesters.

□ Nominated and competitively selected by faculty as a Resource Center Tutor, from among 700 freshmen.

□ Received the J. Warren McClure Scholarship at Honors Night. The scholarship recognizes students in the first and second year classes with the highest academic average.

□ Received the Outstanding Paralegal Award at Honors Night. This award recognizes students whose citizenship and scholarship typify the ideal Champlain College student.

□ Received the Outstanding Professional Studies Student Award at the Arts and Science Division Honors Night. This award recognizes students whose citizenship and scholarship typify the ideal Champlain College student.

□ Received the Success Scholarship for all four years. This renewable scholarship is given to students in good academic standing who have completed 30 hours of community or campus service and/or have demonstrated a leadership role on campus.

EXPERIENCE

LAW OFFICE OF DAVID CASIER Burlington, VT

Paralegal Intern 1/10 – 4/10

□ Gained a broad overview of criminal law and hands-on experience working in a professional environment through semester-long, 165-hour internship. Assisted attorney in the discovery process; observed witness interviews; attended court proceedings; and drafted legal memos. Received outstanding mid-semester and final evaluations.

EXPERIENCE (continued)

CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE Burlington, VT

Tutor, Student Resource Center 8/09 – 4/13

□ Assisted students in designing and implementing academic objectives and improving writing skills. Guided students with assignments on an individual and group basis. Adapted information and presentation style to assist many ESL students. Improved personal tutoring skills through videotaping.

Office Assistant to Professor James McKee 9/08 – 4/13

□ Provided clerical support (scanning, copying, typing, filing, and keeping track of grades) for a member of the full-time faculty. Created and updated his web page ().

GENERAL ELECTRIC Hooksett, NH

Intern, Technology Services 5/09 – 8/11 (se

□ Entered data into a computer system to create a paperless work-order request system. Also instructed other employees on how to use the system.

GENERAL ELECTRIC (continued) Hooksett, NH

Inventory Team Member 5/08 – 8/08 Hooksett, NH

□ As part of a team of four college students, took inventory of all fixtures in the plants by entering information on each fixture into a computer.

THE GROUND ROUND Manchester, NH

Waitress 5/07 – 8/07

□ Developed customer service skills, waited on tables, and occasionally worked as a hostess for the restaurant.

ABACUS COMMUNICATIONS (formerly EXECUTIVE CALL CENTER) Manchester, NH

Telephone Operator 11/05 – 8/06

□ As part of a large team, answered telephones and took orders for various companies and entered the callers’ information into the computer system.

VOLUNTEER WORK

NORTHERN VERMONT CHAPTER, AMERICAN RED CROSS Burlington, VT

Volunteer Office Assistant 1/10 – 4/10

□ Assist with data entry and process periodic mailings in the administrative offices of nonprofit organization.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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