OBJECTIVE: Paralegal/Legal Assistant

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Microsoft Word (Vista), Excel, PowerPoint
• Internet Explorer
• Citrix
• SPSS
• Westlaw
• Lexis
• Excellent Organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to maintain a confidential environment
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and exceptional time management skills

WORK EXPERIENCE
Domestic Violence Case Manager/Safe House Manager
Onslow Women’s Center, Jacksonville, NC 6/2008 – 4/2009 & 10/2009 -8/2011
Worked with domestic violence victims to empower them so that they may live independently from their abusers
Constantly improved my knowledge of community resources and family advocacy in relation to assisting families in crisis for the purpose of information and referrals
Arranged presentations by outside organizations for the safe house clients to assist them in making better lives for them and their children
Assisted callers with crisis intervention and made appropriate referrals
Utilized excellent listening skills to gain an understanding of what each client wanted to accomplish, as well as located and contacted specific resources to aid my clients in their time of crisis
Utilized excellent management and communication skills to create and maintain relief staff schedules and make sure that there was a staff member present at the Safe House twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week

Paralegal Intern
New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, Concord, NH 5/2009-9/2009
Worked with the staff of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, in an internship capacity, to gain better insight into the daily routines of a legal office and the role of a paralegal
Utilized excellent organizational and communication skills to meet the daily expectations of the New Hampshire Attorney General‘s Office
Read and analyzed police reports and case files to prepare discovery indexes for cold cases
Utilized excellent research and computer skills to locate documents necessary to prepare various motions and tasks associated with ongoing, as well as closed cases

Intern
Hillsborough County Domestic Violence Unit, Manchester, NH 1/2008-4/2008
Worked with the Domestic Violence Prosecutor and Advocate to gain experience working within the District Court setting
Helped facilitate the Unit’s daily address of its case load through performance of various administrative tasks
Utilized excellent computer skills to electronically enter and update cases and prepare documents, such as subpoenas and letters updating victims and witnesses.

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Manahan Park, Town of Hillsboro, NH 5/2001-8/2007
Utilized excellent pervasive and directive communication skills to ensure public safety
Quickly and effectively responded to situations and crises demanding the ability to work well under pressure
Collaborated with other staff to meet management expectations
Creatively planned instruction focusing on developmental skills and abilities

Research Assistant for the Criminal Justice Department
Criminal Justice Department, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH 9/2006-12/2007
Utilized excellent researching skills and knowledge to find and obtain needed articles and documents necessary to construct courses online, as well as write summary comparisons for specific studies
Utilized excellent computer skills to build classes on Black Board for my advisor

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
USO, Jacksonville, NC 2011

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Certificate in Paralegal Studies, 2010
Franklin Pierce University, Manchester, NH
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, and a Certificate in Forensics, 2008
Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH