Kaitlyn Vranicar
Palos Heights,IL
Summary
Adaptable and experienced professional skilled in fast-paced environments. Proactive attitude and ability to quickly master new skills. Effective at working independently or collaboratively in a team setting. Strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secretarial Work
MOBILITY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS, INC.
Hickory Hills, IL
09.2008 - Current
- Handled a range of administrative duties
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills by greeting guests and handling phone communications with professionalism.
- Provided support for faxing and copying tasks
- Maintained office filing system organization
- Assisted in the management of office supply inventory.
Assistant Public Defender
PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Fort Myers, FL
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Researched and analyzed legal aspects pertaining to individual cases.
- Prepared and drafted various legal documents
- Demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral channels of communication
- Successfully resolved cases through negotiation with the State
- Demonstrated ability to utilize strong decision making skills
- Advocating for clients during their first court appearance, arraignment proceedings, docket soundings, and trials.
- Demonstrated expertise in effectively communicating complex information to help judges and juries make informed decisions
- Proficient in both independent and teamwork settings to accomplish assigned tasks effectively.
Mock Trial
Ave Maria School of Law
Naples, FL
08.2016 - 11.2016
- State v Doyle
- Doyle: Defense Counsel.
- Examined potential evidence and documents related to the case.
- Drafted pleadings and motions in support of client's position.
- Represented client at trial proceedings including opening statements, direct examination of witnesses, cross-examination of witnesses, and closing arguments.
Extern
PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE 20TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT
Fort Myers
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents
- Gained a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the criminal justice process, spanning from first appearance to trial.
- Participated in the observation and support of a client meeting.
Extern
ESTATE PLANNING & GENERAL PRACTICE CLINIC, Ave Maria School of Law
Naples, Florida
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted legal research and prepared legal documents.
- Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss project updates and provide feedback.
- Completed assigned tasks in a timely manner according to established deadlines.
- Followed instructions from management to complete tasks according to exact specifications.
Extern
KENNETH, W. ROESLER PC ATTORNEY
Sherman, Texas
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Conducted legal research and prepared legal documents
- Experienced firsthand observation of diverse elements belonging to the legal system including family law case mediations, client interviews, criminal arraignments and child custody matters.
- Completed assigned tasks in a timely manner according to established deadlines.
- Cultivated effective communication and active listening skills by interacting with various types of personalities in both positive and negative situations.
- Followed instructions from management to complete tasks according to exact specifications.
Job Shadow
HUNT, HASSLER, LORENZ & KONDRAS, LLP
Terre Haute, Indiana
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Served as an observer in family law cases involving child abuse allegations.
- Gained experience in mediating community property disagreements during divorce proceedings.
Cashier & Bagger
JEWEL OSCO
Oak Lawn, Illinois
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers with their inquiries
- Assisted in the upkeep of cleanliness for store bathroom and breakroom areas
- Efficiently handled scanning of purchase items for customers
- Efficiently bagged groceries for customers
- Received a wide range of payments from customers.
Education
Juris Doctor -
AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW
Naples, FL05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Political Science
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Terre Haute, IN12-2013
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
Certification
- Lexis Nexis
- West Law
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Public Defender
PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
05.2017 - 10.2021
Mock Trial
Ave Maria School of Law
08.2016 - 11.2016
Extern
PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE 20TH JUDICAL CIRCUIT
06.2016 - 08.2016
Extern
ESTATE PLANNING & GENERAL PRACTICE CLINIC, Ave Maria School of Law
05.2016 - 08.2016
Extern
KENNETH, W. ROESLER PC ATTORNEY
05.2015 - 07.2015
Job Shadow
HUNT, HASSLER, LORENZ & KONDRAS, LLP
10.2013 - 12.2013
Secretarial Work
MOBILITY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS, INC.
09.2008 - Current
Cashier & Bagger
JEWEL OSCO
10.2007 - 09.2008
Juris Doctor -
AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies, Political Science
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
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