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APRIL VEALE

APRIL VEALE

St. Joseph,MO

Summary

Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting high profile attorneys on numerous successful cases. Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures.

Overview

34
34

Years of legal experience

Work History

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Mark H. Wissehr, P.C.
St. Joseph, MO
07.1988 - Current
  • Handled office scheduling and deadlines for motions, trials, service and other important dates, including preparing pleadings for family law and criminal cases.
  • Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys in multiple counties.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for two attorneys.
  • Worked alongside attorneys on complex cases and legal processes such as jury trials including voir dire.
  • Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
  • Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.

Lifeguard

City Of Wathena, City Of Troy, Kansas
Wathena, KS
05.1984 - 05.1988
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.

Education

No Degree - Political Science

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO

High School Diploma -

Wathena High School
Wathena, KS
05.1987

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Legal Terminology
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Office
  • Document Preparation
  • Task Prioritization
  • Criminal Law
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Court Policies and Programs
  • Court Document Filing
  • Client Support
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Legal and Court Processes

Hobbies

In my spare time, my favorite things to do are reading, binging a good series and traveling whenever possible....near or far. I am a cheerleading coach for a Special Olympic squad and I enjoy watching and attending most sporting events.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References

For references, you may contact the following:

Current Employer: Mark H. Wissehr, Mark H. Wissehr, P.C., 507 Francis, Ste. 208, St. Joseph, MO 816-364-2901 office, 816-387-1681 cell

Friend and fellow Special Olympic coach: Kathy Grossman, Buchanan County Courthouse, 816-390-7330 cell

Friend and political colleague: Sharon Koseck, Buchanan County Women's Democratic Club, 816-294-7096 cell

Timeline

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Mark H. Wissehr, P.C.
07.1988 - Current

Lifeguard

City Of Wathena, City Of Troy, Kansas
05.1984 - 05.1988

No Degree - Political Science

Missouri Western State University

High School Diploma -

Wathena High School

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