Libby Ivanov
Shoreview,MN
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Ready to take on leadership role.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
City of Minneapolis
07.1999 - Current
- Obtain and ensure that all evidence and materials needed for trial are available in the case file.
- Review file and ensure that all evidentiary material has been produced to the defense.
- Respond to correspondence from defense attorneys regarding discovery and other matters.
- Correspond with law enforcement and other criminal justice personnel.
- Conduct national and state criminal background checks and review criminal history reports for possible impeachment cases.
- Draft, file and serve pleadings for trial.
- Create and organize exhibits for trial.
- Review video and audio evidence and identify possible evidence needed for trial.
- Review reports and identify possible witnesses.
- Draft and send subpoenas for testimony and obtaining documents.
- Assist attorneys as needed in courtroom during trials and contested hearings.
- Train and assist new and existing employees in paralegal duties, databases and office policies.
- Reviewed cases and criminal history of defendants and determined eligibility for restorative justice programs.
- Obtained and prepared exhibits and assisted attorneys during civil service commission hearings and other hearings.
- Conducted legal research.
- Assisted civil attorneys and director of human resources with employment related litigation.
Paralegal
Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
05.1997 - 07.1999
- Managed and organized documents for complex litigation cases.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information in response to discovery requests.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits.
- Assisted attorneys during trial.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Winona State University
Winona, MNPost-Baccalaureate Diploma - Legal Studies
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Trial preparation assistance
- File and records management
- Exhibit preparation
- Exceptional writer
- Legal research
- Attention to detail
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Paralegal
City of Minneapolis
07.1999 - Current
Paralegal
Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
05.1997 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Winona State University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Legal Studies
Hamline University
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