Megan Sherwood
Cumberland,IN
Summary
Paralegal graduate with two years of experience working as a Legal Assistant at a law firm in Indianapolis that specializes in personal injury and civil litigation. I have shifted career paths to work in the legal field and now have responsibilities that include drafting legal documents, scheduling with the court and clients, trial preparation and legal research. I’m looking for the opportunity to expand my legal experience and enhance my knowledge in the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Lewis and Wilkins
01.2022 - Current
- I work as a legal assistant at a civil litigation law firm
- Some tasks I do to assist the attorneys are managing documents and filing, drafting legal documents, answering phones, communicating with clients and other parties involved in our cases and scheduling appointments and court dates.
Pre-K Teacher
Primrose School of Geist
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Lead teacher in a classroom with children ages 4-5
- Preparing students to be ready for kindergarten with their writing, numbers and social/emotional skills
- Preparing lesson plans and activities that correspond to the curriculum.
Assistant Director
The Goddard School
Fishers
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisting in scheduling and training new employees, scheduling and giving tours to potential new-starting families, organizing and updating employee’s information.
Pre-K Teacher
Kindercare
Carmel
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Lead teacher in a classroom with children ages 3-4
- Write bi-weekly lesson plans, plan and prepare activities that correspond to the curriculum
- Work with students on preschool skills as well as foreign language to prepare students for Kindergarten.
Education
Legal and Paralegal Studies -
Ivy Tech
Noblesville, IN09.2024
General Studies -
IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN01.2016
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
- Advologix
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Legal knowledge and research
- Prioritization and problem-solving
- Dependable
- Calendar Management
- Legal Document Preparation
Professional Certificates
Paralegal Studies Technical Certificate (CT)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Lewis and Wilkins
01.2022 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Primrose School of Geist
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Director
The Goddard School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Kindercare
01.2017 - 01.2019
Legal and Paralegal Studies -
Ivy Tech
General Studies -
IUPUI
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