Mauren Lewis
Harvard,IL
Summary
Driven Legal Assistant with 1 years of experience in Civil/Municipal law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in Civil/Municipal law. Goal-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Legal Assistant/Paralegal position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Driven Legal Assistant with 1 years of experience in Civil/Municipal law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in Civil/Municipal law. Goal-oriented Civil/Municipal experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assitant/Paralegal Assistant
Cowlin, Naughton, Curran, And Hanzel
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events
HR Assistant
PetDine
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Performed internal and external audits and research and administrative reviews of programs and plans to support HR administration.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to use for recruitment, employee relations and benefits administration.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
- Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
- Converted employee status from temporary to permanent.
HR Manager
HandiRamp
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Implemented standardized programs and policies, driving smooth operations, employee retention and engagement.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Oversaw legal compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Created vision and goals for HR team and motivated staff to achieve excellence in customer support and core HR processes.
- Developed focused training programs, leadership pipeline and succession plans.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Reduced turnover rate from 41% to 12% with more structured orientation and training.
Fast Food Manger
BK And TB
03.1997 - 04.2020
- Supervised food preparation stations to observe hygiene and taste quality of food served to customers.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Brought SWS down from 2:32 total to 2:12 total as well as increased Customer surveys by 20%.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05.2024
Skills
- Reception Management
- Clerical Assistance
- Legal Research
- Document Scanning
- File Organization
- Document Drafting
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Civil Law
- Advanced Word Processing
- Document Control
Accomplishments
I am a member of the Honors Society of Phi Theta Kappa
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assitant/Paralegal Assistant
Cowlin, Naughton, Curran, And Hanzel
06.2023 - Current
HR Assistant
PetDine
11.2022 - 06.2023
HR Manager
HandiRamp
09.2020 - 06.2022
Fast Food Manger
BK And TB
03.1997 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
McHenry County College
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