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SANDRA ROLDAN

Chicago,IL

Summary

Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Codilis & Associates
03.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.

Intern

Southern Illinois University's Legal Clinic - VA
01.2022 - 06.2022


  • Assisted Attorney in helping Veteran's with disabilities
  • Compiled VA Resources for the Legal Aid clinic at SIUC.
  • Answer incoming telephone calls and take down messages
  • Produce high-quality documents, spreadsheets, and presentations for internal and client-facing needs
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.

Paralegal

Rhode Law Firm
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Conduct detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
  • Assist counsel in preparing pleadings and provide documentation and information for discovery requests
  • Prepare legal briefs and motions.

Lifeguard

Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support
  • Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies, Pre-Law

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Philosophy

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL
12.2019

Skills

  • Administrative tasks
  • Legal Research
  • Drafting case briefs, pleadings, and memorandums
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Westlaw and LexisNexis
  • Odyssey e-file
  • Critical Thinker

Passionsandinterests

  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Hiking
  • Cricut Designing and Creating
  • Swimming
  • Rescuing and Training Dogs and Cats

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Codilis & Associates
03.2023 - Current

Intern

Southern Illinois University's Legal Clinic - VA
01.2022 - 06.2022

Paralegal

Rhode Law Firm
01.2022 - 06.2022

Lifeguard

Chicago Public Schools CPS
09.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies, Pre-Law

Southern Illinois University

Associate of Arts - Philosophy

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
SANDRA ROLDAN