Alex Willett
Paralegal
Iowa City,Iowa
Summary
Experienced Judicial Specialist with a background as a paralegal, offering 18 years of expertise in professional law offices. Committed to upholding ethical standards of the Iowa Judicial Branch and the administration of justice equally to all persons under the law.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Phelan Tucker Law Firm LLP
Iowa City, IA
05.2017 - Current
- Collaborating with several parties to effectively prepare necessary documents for real estate transaction closings.
- Creation, and management of client files.
- Typing correspondence to clients, attorneys, and judges.
- Responsible for requesting, cataloging, and maintenance of confidential discovery materials including medical records, financial documents, bank records, and tax documents.
- Schedule and confirm court dates with Court Administrators.
- Ensured regular billing and quarterly client trust account transfers for attorneys.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Managed day-to-day legal activities such as subpoena services for civil and criminal office with three attorneys.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events, including CLE events.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
Target Team Member
Target Stores
Coralville, IA
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Part-time 15-20 hrs/week) Part-time sales floor team member.
- Utilized corporate provided technology to effectively locate and fill out-of-stock merchandise on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
- Provided back-up assistance to front-end cashiers, guest service and the electronics department.
- Provided logistics support for weekend morning truck deliveries.
- During my time at this store I received several accolades for outstanding guest service and contributed to consistently excellent sales as part of the overall sales floor team.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
Education
Masters of Law - Law
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 09.2007 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 09.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Customer Service
undefinedWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Quote
I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage
Timeline
Target Team Member
Target Stores
09.2017 - 09.2019
Paralegal
Phelan Tucker Law Firm LLP
05.2017 - Current
Masters of Law - Law
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
09.2007 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
09.2002 - 05.2006
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