Elvira Hernandez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Bilingual paralegal with years of customer service experience. Looking for a position in which I can apply my strong organizational and communication skills. Prepared to learn and quickly adapt to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CASE MANAGER
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
- Current
- Opening, maintaining and closing case files as well as completing case notes for all client interactions
- Foreign language proficiency to meet the needs of clients
- Provided support services to new arrivals from various regions of the world during their period of adaptation into state of Illinois
- Connected clients to community resources to find housing and served as an intermediate to help set up utilities and other necessities.
INTERN
LISA A. COPLAND, P.C ATTORNEYS AT LAW
- 08.2023
- Assisted in preparation of reports, maintained correspondences, handled mail, and worked closely with clients
- Drafted legal documents in preparation for court
- Worked in matters dealing with Probate, Family Law, Real Estate and Civil Litigation.
CASHIER
DENGEOS RESTAURANT
SKOKIE, IL
01.2017 - 01.2022
- In charge of handling customer comments and complaints in a fast-paced environment to ensure the best service
- Processed cash and credit card transactions.
RECEPTIONIST
CLARK MANOR NURSING HOME
- Performed administrative and clerical tasks
- Greeted patients and visitors and directed them to their destination
- Developed reports and documents, transcribed meeting notes and sent out monthly patient and staff reports.
Education
Bachelor’s in information technology -
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
01.2026
Associate in ABA-Approved Paralegal Studies Program, Litigation, Family law, Legal Ethics, Real Estate Law, Contract Law, Tort Law -
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
Skills
- Legal Research
- Case Management
- Document Drafting and Review
- Trial Preparation
- Client Communication
- Legal Database Management
- Legal Writing
- Litigation Support
- Contract Management
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Paralegal Certification, [Issuing Institution], [Date of Certification]
Timeline
CASHIER
DENGEOS RESTAURANT
01.2017 - 01.2022
CASE MANAGER
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
- Current
INTERN
LISA A. COPLAND, P.C ATTORNEYS AT LAW
- 08.2023
RECEPTIONIST
CLARK MANOR NURSING HOME
Bachelor’s in information technology -
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
Associate in ABA-Approved Paralegal Studies Program, Litigation, Family law, Legal Ethics, Real Estate Law, Contract Law, Tort Law -
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
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