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Susan Swanson

Summary

Driven Legal Assistant with 13 years of experience in Criminal and Real Estate law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action.


Prepare court document and Real Estate paperwork for closing on sale or purchase



Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Manager/Key Holder

Blackhawk Restuarant Group
12.2016 - Current
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
  • Checked building to confirm maintenance and cleaning met code and regulations.
  • Counted registers and cleaned and secured shop at end of shift.
  • Listened to and addressed customer concerns using creative problem-solving in accordance with company guidelines.

Caretaker

Peter O'Flaherty
07.2013 - 11.2014
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Legal Assistant

James Stepanek Attorney At Law
09.1999 - 07.2013
  • 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.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thornwood High School
South Holland, IL
06.1977

Skills

  • Medication Distribution
  • Emotional Support
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Mobility Support
  • Make meals, shop, clean

Timeline

Shift Manager/Key Holder

Blackhawk Restuarant Group
12.2016 - Current

Caretaker

Peter O'Flaherty
07.2013 - 11.2014

Legal Assistant

James Stepanek Attorney At Law
09.1999 - 07.2013

High School Diploma -

Thornwood High School
Susan Swanson