Destiny Dyson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented administrative professional with strong experience supporting legal teams through document handling, case preparation, and client communication. Skilled in Microsoft Office, email correspondence, and office technology including scanning, faxing, and digital filing. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle time-sensitive legal documentation. Eager to transition into a full-time paralegal role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mailroom Legal Assistant
Exela Technologies
Chicago, IL, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Support attorneys by printing, organizing, and distributing legal documents.
- Assemble case binders, scan and fax sensitive material, and manage internal mail flow.
- Perform high-volume email correspondence and office documentation using Microsoft Excel.
- Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency in a fast-paced legal environment.
Certified Notary Signing Agent
Notary Dash
Remote
01.2021 - Current
- Investigate and assign notary jobs involving legal document signings.
- Communicate with signers via phone and email to schedule document completions.
- Use Excel and Slack to track assignments and collaborate with the notary network.
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Warehouse
Joliet, IL, USA
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Fulfill and organize high-volume shipments efficiently.
- Collaborate in a fast-paced, team-driven warehouse setting.
HR Assistant
UPS
Hodgkins, IL, USA
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated new hire onboarding and maintained confidential personnel records.
- Scheduled interviews, drug tests, and onboarding dates.
- Provided administrative support and updated internal systems with employee data.
Mail Carrier
USPS
Park Forest, IL, USA
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered secure, time-sensitive mail to residential and business customers.
- Ensured accurate delivery by reviewing addresses and correcting errors.
Walmart Associate
Walmart
Olympia Fields, IL, USA
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted customers, restocked inventory, and maintained department organization.
Sandwich Artist / Cashier
Subway
Park Forest, IL, USA
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided front-line customer service and maintained a clean, team-oriented environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crete-Monee High School
Crete, IL01.2018
Skills
- Legal Documentation & Filing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Email & Digital Communication
- Document Scanning & Faxing
- Confidential Information Handling
- Office & Administrative Support
- Slack
- Outlook
- Scheduling Systems
Certification
Notary Public Certification, State of Illinois, 2021
Timeline
Mailroom Legal Assistant
Exela Technologies
08.2024 - Current
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Warehouse
10.2023 - 07.2024
HR Assistant
UPS
01.2022 - 09.2023
Certified Notary Signing Agent
Notary Dash
01.2021 - Current
Mail Carrier
USPS
11.2019 - 02.2021
Walmart Associate
Walmart
01.2019 - 08.2019
Sandwich Artist / Cashier
Subway
05.2017 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Crete-Monee High School