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Virginia Dwyer

Administrative
Chicago,IL

Summary

Administrative professional with extensive experience at O'Rourke Hogan Fowler & Dwyer, excelling in legal documentation and client communication. Proven ability in meeting planning and data entry, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at fostering positive relationships and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring seamless support for legal teams and clients alike.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

O'Rourke Hogan Fowler & Dwyer
06.2010 - 04.2025
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.

Teacher

St. Vincent De Paul
03.2005 - 10.2010
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Server/Bartender

Butch McGuires
03.2001 - 06.2004
  • Family owned bar and restaurant. I originally started working at Butch’s doing face-painting for children on St. Patrick’s Day – it ultimately turned into my being a full-time employee as a waitress and bartender. I had a fabulous three years with the Butch McGuire crew as well as all of its loyal customers. Aside from pouring countless pints of Guinness, the interpersonal skills, as well as all the wisdom, friends, and lessons learned, will stay with me forever.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.


Executive Secretary/Admin. & Marketing Support

Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin
01.1997 - 03.2001
  • Provided administrative support, recruiting part-time, to two managing directors and one senior vice-president of this investment banking firm, including travel and meeting arrangements, calendar maintenance, and the daily preparation of specialized reports using internet and internet-based sources;
  • Created and edited financial presentations, detailed documents, and spreadsheets; maintenance of all correspondence concerning assigned capital engagements; maintenance of the yearly schedule of client updates;
  • Maintenance and inventory of marketing material;
  • Extensive use of Micro Soft Office 97 products including, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Harold Washington And National Louis
Chicago, IL
01-2013

Associate of Arts - General

Catherine College
Chicago, IL
01-1998

Skills

  • Meeting planning
  • Scheduling
  • Mail handling
  • Letter preparation
  • Filing
  • Administrative support
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Data entry
  • Correspondence writing
  • Proofreading
  • Business correspondence
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Word
  • Notary

Timeline

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

O'Rourke Hogan Fowler & Dwyer
06.2010 - 04.2025

Teacher

St. Vincent De Paul
03.2005 - 10.2010

Server/Bartender

Butch McGuires
03.2001 - 06.2004

Executive Secretary/Admin. & Marketing Support

Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin
01.1997 - 03.2001

No Degree - General Studies

Harold Washington And National Louis

Associate of Arts - General

Catherine College

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