Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Associations
References
Certification
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Elizabeth Wanek

Athison,KS

Summary

Dedicated and experienced professional with a background in administration and legal services, seeking a customer service-focused role where I can leverage strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal abilities to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Administration/Paralegal

Regency Property Services, LLC
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw administrative functions and daily office operations, ensuring efficient processes and consistent service delivery
  • Developed and implemented office standard operating procedures to streamline operations and improve customer service
  • Managed departmental processes, including budgeting, vendor relations, and legal document maintenance
  • Coordinated internal committees and completed special projects to enhance company operations
  • Prepared and maintained legal records, managed electronic filing systems, and negotiated contracts.

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Shoe Carnival, Inc.
02.2016 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in-house counsel with legal document preparation and execution, ensuring compliance with lease agreements
  • Managed lease-related obligations, tracked critical dates, and coordinated new store opening processes
  • Supervised lease administrators, monitored compliance, and resolved landlord/tenant disputes
  • Maintained electronic and physical filing systems for legal documents and facilitated lease administration.

Paralegal

Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
03.2009 - 07.2015
  • Assisted with examinations and investigations of financial institutions, ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Reviewed complex financial documents and prepared formal reports of examination
  • Managed consumer complaints and provided technical assistance to consumers regarding regulations.

Paralegal

TSYS Merchant Solutions
05.2007 - 11.2008
  • Drafted legal documents, coordinated due diligence investigations, and conducted legal research
  • Reviewed marketing materials for compliance with regulatory bodies and assisted in contract negotiations.

Paralegal

McGrath North Mullin & Kratz
02.2000 - 11.2006
  • Reviewed marketing materials for compliance with regulatory bodies and drafted corporate agreements
  • Prepared patent applications and conducted legal research using online databases.

Education

Certificate of Paralegal Studies -

College of Saint Mary at Lincoln
01.2000

B.S. Business Administration -

University of Nebraska at Kearney
01.2000

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficient in legal document preparation and contract management
  • Experienced in customer service-oriented roles

Associations

  • Evansville Paralegal Association
  • Nebraska Association of Legal Assistants (NeALA)
  • National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

References

Available upon request

Certification

Certified Paralegal through NALA

Timeline

Director of Administration/Paralegal

Regency Property Services, LLC
02.2022 - 08.2023

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Shoe Carnival, Inc.
02.2016 - 01.2022

Paralegal

Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
03.2009 - 07.2015

Paralegal

TSYS Merchant Solutions
05.2007 - 11.2008

Paralegal

McGrath North Mullin & Kratz
02.2000 - 11.2006

Certificate of Paralegal Studies -

College of Saint Mary at Lincoln

B.S. Business Administration -

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Elizabeth Wanek