Rylie Sparks
Edinburg,IL
Summary
I graduated from The University of Illinois in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in legal studies. With much excitement and willingness to begin int the legal field, I began working as a legal secretary at Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. Due to my strong work ethic, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and desire to learn I was promoted in six short months to the Eviction Paralegal. I have now been at my current job for 1 year and continue to grow each day.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Eviction Paralegal
Land Of Lincoln Legal Aid
09.2023 - Current
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents and outgoing letters
- Conduct intake and help get a better understanding of what is going on with the clients case
- Provide legal advice as instructed by attorneys
- Attend housing team meetings to plan and prepare for events and ideas to make a change in the community
- Help in various areas of law during the waiting period of hiring a housing attorney
Legal Secretary
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Conduct Intakes
- Analyze Intakes to Determine Eligibility
- Follow Strict Policies & Procedures
- Maintain Excellent Multitasking in a Fast Paced Environment
- Organize Legal Database (electronically & physically)
- Collaborate With Attorneys & Support Staff Frequently
- Draft & Review Legal Documents
- Independently Attended the Help Desk at the Courthouse
- Attended Clinic at SIU for the Medical Legal Partnership
- Responsible for Incoming Trust Fund Money
Intern
Illinois Innocence Project
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Review & Analyzed Client Cases
- Filled Out Multiple Case Forms Via Excel & Word
- Took Organized Notes From Trial Transcripts, Police Reports, & Lab Reports
- Collected & Analyzed Facts, History, and Evidence to Help Prove Evidence
- Coordinated Effectively With Staff
- Helped Work Successful Events
CNA
Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2020
- Cared for multiple patients at once
- Followed care plans for each patient
- Kept up with daily charting
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Adapt to very high stress situations
- Help others with their tasks
Education
Bachelors of Arts - LEGAL STUDIES
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL12.2023
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Communication skills
- Organized
- Detail Oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
EXPERIENCE WITH:
- SharePoint
- Data Management System (Legal Server)
- Court Document Filing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Lexis Nexis
- Outlook
Timeline
Eviction Paralegal
Land Of Lincoln Legal Aid
09.2023 - Current
Legal Secretary
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
03.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
Illinois Innocence Project
08.2022 - 12.2022
CNA
Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelors of Arts - LEGAL STUDIES
University of Illinois Springfield
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