Allie Ellis
Leon,IA
Summary
Driven Paralegal with experience in family law. Skilled with multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action with a positive attitude.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Intern
Rieper Law P.C
Des Moines, IA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
Direct Support Professional
Southern Iowa Resources For Families
Leon
02.2024 - Current
- Caring for individuals with disabilities and working on goals clients have to complete for rehabilitation
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Sales Associate
Hy-Vee
Leon
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Sales Associate
Casey's General Stores
Leon
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Very fast-paced but thorough work
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Homemaker- SCL, CDAC, RESPITE
Iowa Family Assistants
Urbandale
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in an environment with cleaning and errands.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Direct Support Professional
Southern Iowa Resources for Families
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Caring for individuals with disabilities and working on goals clients have to complete for rehabilitation
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Education
AAS - Paralegal
Des Moines Area Community College
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Central Decatur High School
05.2021
Skills
- Client Support
- Client documentation
- Decision-making support
- Progress Documentation
- Report Generation
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Clear Communication
- Appointment Scheduling
Certification
- Licensed Paralegal
Timeline
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Intern
Rieper Law P.C
05.2024 - 07.2024
Direct Support Professional
Southern Iowa Resources For Families
02.2024 - Current
Homemaker- SCL, CDAC, RESPITE
Iowa Family Assistants
08.2023 - 02.2024
Direct Support Professional
Southern Iowa Resources for Families
08.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Casey's General Stores
01.2020 - 12.2020
Sales Associate
Hy-Vee
01.2019 - 12.2019
AAS - Paralegal
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Central Decatur High School