AMBER MCCONNACHIE
Valparaiso,Indiana
Summary
Detail-oriented executive paralegal with strong analytical skills and significant expertise in litigation, real estate, zoning, and corporate legal issues, specializing in eminent domain and condemnation property acquisition for substantial municipal initiatives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Paralegal
Neal & Leroy, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Excelled as lead litigation and trial paralegal for firm
- Drafting pleadings, discovery, legal correspondence and memorandum
- Managed voluminous litigation case files, status charts, and document ShareFile’s to ensure organized and efficient access to crucial information.
- Review extensive details and analysis of title exceptions and conveyance history for real estate issues
- Conducted thorough reviews of title exceptions to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Problem-solving related to title exception and issues for title clearance
- Formulated strategies for discovery management to streamline processes and enhance compliance with legal deadlines.
- Strategic planning for defendant service issues
- Collaborated with City zoning attorneys on applications for planned development, special use, variation, administrative adjustment, and grant of privilege to ensure adherence to municipal regulations.
- Preparing city zoning applications such as rezoning, planned development, special use, variation and administrative adjustments
- Oversee corporation formation and annual report filings
- Structured role in firm marketing committee including management of firm marketing materials and ongoing networking efforts
Legal Assistant
Douglas, Alexa, Koeppen & Hurley
Valparaiso, Indiana
08.1996 - 11.2000
- Assembled transcription and preparation of various legal documents pertaining to family law
- Drafting documents for real estate closings, litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and corporate law matters
- Secured medical records for personal injury cases through diligent follow-up
- Reviewed title work and prepared quit claim, warranty, and trustee’s deeds to facilitate real estate transactions
- Facilitated communication by operating switchboard for law firm and State Senator
- Organized and coordinated attorney calendars to ensure efficient scheduling and improved case management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Support and Services, Paralegal
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN11-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso, IN08.2019
Skills
- Litigation and zoning
- Corporate law knowledge
- Legal research proficiency
- Marketing strategies
- Strong organizational and case management skills
Timeline
Executive Paralegal
Neal & Leroy, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Douglas, Alexa, Koeppen & Hurley
08.1996 - 11.2000
Bachelor of Science - Legal Support and Services, Paralegal
Purdue University Global
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Ivy Tech Community College