1. JOHN CROSS
1526 Darfield Ct. Houston, TX 77014
(832)373-0488
Johncarbonne@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position with a law firm where I can utilize my education,
skills and continue to learn.
SKILLS SUMMARY Willing to learn and act on those skills learned
Great communication skills, both verbal and written
Can work with Microsoft Outlook, Needles and ProDocs.
“Can do” attitude; work very cooperatively with others
Customer service and negotiation skills
EXPERIENCE Legal Assistant 05/14 to Present
The O’Quinn Law Firm (Temporary Position)
Maintain and keep all filing up-to-date
Generated spread sheets using Excel for every case in the firm.
Updated the data base for the firm and organized the filing system.
Managed a calendar for the paralegals to assist the attorney
Directed all calls to the correct person in the firm.
Intern/Legal Assistant
Spagnoletti &Co. (Temporary Position) 03/14 to 05/14
Maintain and keep all filing up-to-date
Fax, copy and scan documents for attorney
Worked on a commercial docket
Generate medical, employer, and government authorizations
Worked on Microsoft Outlook, Word Perfect and Word
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Jim S. Adler & Associates 08/13 to 03/14
Maintain and keep all filing up-to-date
Generate Stowers Demands when neede
Generate all demands and counter demands
Update clients on status of their cases
Obtain all medical and billing records
Fax, copy and scan documents for attorney
Complete deposition summaries
2. EDUCATION Post University, Waterbury, CT 10/09 to 05/13
Acquired Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies (Graduation Date: May 2013)
Currently working on MBA in Marketing.
-- Litigation Course completed
-- Business Management.
-- Introduction to law
-- Family law, Child custody, alimony, child support divorce
-- Legal research - Resources to find the law
-- All Literature classes completed
-- Basic computer courses completed
-- GPA of 3.83
Sam Houston High School, Arlington, TX 2003
High School Diploma
ADDITIONAL SKILL SETS Organizing and planning schedules
Creative problem-solving Instructing others
Providing direction to others
Analyzing legal issues
Assertive
Articulate
Leader/Team Lead
Resolving Complaints
Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Needles,
ProDocs.
Typing: 60-70 wpm
Professional References Available Upon Requests.