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Rebecca Petrulis

Chicago,USA

Summary

DynProficient paralegal with significant experience at Cunningham, Meyer & Vedrine, PC, excelling in legal research and trial preparation. Effective in managing deadlines and organizing evidence, ensuring positive case outcomes. Strong written communication abilities and a focus on confidentiality bolster client relations and support attorneys in demanding litigation environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Cunningham, Meyer & Vedrine, PC
Chicago, IL
11.2024 - Current
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
  • Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
  • Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
  • Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
  • Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
  • Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Review and summarize medical records.

LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL

Brenner Monroe Scott & Anderson
Chicago, USA
08.2019 - 11.2024
  • Monitored deadlines associated with filing dates or responses due from opposing parties.
  • Delivered or arranged delivery of documents to judges' chambers and other law firms.
  • Developed and maintained electronic filing systems and naming conventions.
  • Prepared routine correspondence based on pre-approved document templates.
  • Assisted in preparing for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials by organizing evidence and witnesses.
  • Organized evidence to prepare for trial.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings with State and Federal court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Track billable hours.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

UI HEALTH Employee Health Services
Chicago, USA
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
  • Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
  • Process accounts receivable and accounts payable.
  • Maintain strict employee and patient confidentiality.
  • Coordinate and plan department hosted events, such as the holiday party.
  • Create and break down of all patients' charts.
  • Checks patient's chart daily for upkeep and security of location.
  • Enter patient information as requested.
  • Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
  • Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
  • Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.

PARALEGAL

Patton & Ryan LLC
Chicago, USA
04.2014 - 04.2018
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Tracked billable hours.
  • Summarized medical records.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

StrategIQ Commerce
01.2010 - 04.2014
  • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
  • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
  • Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
  • Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail.
  • Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
  • Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines.
  • Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Assisting

Northwestern College
Bridgeview, IL
06.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Northwestern College
Bedford Park, IL

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Written and oral communication
  • Organizational abilities
  • Deadline management
  • Appointment coordination
  • Legal document drafting
  • Legal research expertise
  • Motion preparation skills
  • Administrative support
  • Client Relations
  • Trial preparation
  • File management
  • Evidence organization
  • Time tracking
  • Confidentiality practices

Timeline

Paralegal

Cunningham, Meyer & Vedrine, PC
11.2024 - Current

LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL

Brenner Monroe Scott & Anderson
08.2019 - 11.2024

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

UI HEALTH Employee Health Services
09.2018 - 08.2019

PARALEGAL

Patton & Ryan LLC
04.2014 - 04.2018

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

StrategIQ Commerce
01.2010 - 04.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Administrative Assisting

Northwestern College

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Northwestern College

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