LISA M. BARRON E-Portfolio

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Objective To obtain a challenging PARALEGAL position in a busy legal firm where I can contribute my education, skills, professionalism, communications, and legal talents. Menu

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Work Experience Studio One Entertainment DJ/Karaoke SpecialistDJ/Karaoke Specialist 04/08 – 03/1104/08 – 03/11 Set-up/breakdown of equipment Operated sound equipment Promoted location Karaoke, DJ, trivia, movies, games Weddings, corporate parties, bar, private events DJ/Karaoke SpecialistDJ/Karaoke Specialist 04/08 – 03/1104/08 – 03/11 Set-up/breakdown of equipment Operated sound equipment Promoted location Karaoke, DJ, trivia, movies, games Weddings, corporate parties, bar, private events Ryder Integrated Logistics Vehicle Exception AssociateVehicle Exception Associate 11/04 – 03/0511/04 – 03/05 Research Answered phones Data entry Lotus notes Microsoft Excel Ryder Integrated Logistics Corporate System Vehicle Exception AssociateVehicle Exception Associate 11/04 – 03/0511/04 – 03/05 Research Answered phones Data entry Lotus notes Microsoft Excel Ryder Integrated Logistics Corporate System The Kroger Company Cashier/Deli AssociateCashier/Deli Associate 08/03 – 11/0408/03 – 11/04 Customer service Friendly assistance Handled money Accountability Reduced shrink Greeted customers Kept station and surrounding area clean Cashier/Deli AssociateCashier/Deli Associate 08/03 – 11/0408/03 – 11/04 Customer service Friendly assistance Handled money Accountability Reduced shrink Greeted customers Kept station and surrounding area clean Menu

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Computer Skills  Troubleshooting  Internet Connection  Computer software  Microsoft Office  Advanced Word 2007 Skills  Advanced PowerPoint 2007 Skills  Strong Excel 2007 Skills  Access 2007 Skills  Internet  Navigation and Research  Typing  60 WPM (Words Per Minute) Menu

Internship  The Hicks Law Group Family Law Civil Litigation Real Estate Litigation Landlord/Tenant Paternity/Legitimation Adoption/Guardianships Attorneys Sheriann Hicks, Jeff Hicks, Lyle Porter, and Michelle Jordan. Completed 121 hours of internship with this firm Completed 121 hours of internship with this firm Menu

Course Studies GENERAL EDUCATION Composition Contemporary History College Algebra Introduction to Psychology Physical Science Introduction to Public Speaking CORE CURRICULUM Introduction to PC’s Microsoft Word and Excel Microsoft PowerPoint and Access College English Business Math Professional development Keyboarding/ Typing I and II PARALEGAL CONCENTRATION Accounting I Advanced Microsoft Word Introduction to Law and the Legal System Legal Research and Writing Legal Investigation and Interviewing Tort LawContract Law SPECIALTY ELECTIVES FOR PARALEGAL Evidence Law Constitutional Law Criminal Law Civil Procedures/ Litigation Real Estate Law Wills, Trusts, and Estates GENERAL ELECTIVES Computer Accounting (QuickBooks) Advanced PowerPoint Legal Transcription Keyboarding/ Typing III Keyboarding/ Typing IV Menu

Job Profile  Paralegals do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.  Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Perform legal and factual research Build and maintain databases and files Prepare written reports Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts and legal memoranda Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions Prepare correspondence Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy Organize and track case files Maintain law library Co-ordinate law office activities such as subpoena delivery Help with trial preparation including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders Assist the lawyer in the courtroom Menu

Skills TTranscription DDrafting SSetting up files KKeeping files current TTime keeping DDiscovery RResearch MMicrosoft Office 2007 MMicrosoft Office 2010 TTyping AAnswering Phones DData Entry WWriting Legal SkillsGeneral Skills Menu

Work Philosophy I am dedicated to doing the best I can do in order to assist an attorney in the most efficient way possible. I am always looking for new ways to improve. Menu

5 Year Goal In five years, I will be working as a paralegal, increasing the efficiency of the attorney’s practice of law. Menu

References NameTitlePhoneAddress Dawn HolmanParalegal(770) North Road Snellville, GA Patina AaronParalegal(678) S. Perry Street Lawrenceville, GA Jeff HicksAttorney(678) S. Perry Street Lawrenceville, GA Menu