Sara Norquist is a paralegal studies graduate seeking a position with a successful legal team. She has a certificate in paralegal studies from Roosevelt University and a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy. Her previous work experience includes positions as a paralegal extern with the Chicago Transit Authority assisting with discovery requests and drafting legal documents, and as a radiation therapist for over 10 years administering cancer treatments. She has strong research, writing, and organizational skills as well as expertise with legal software programs and medical terminology.

1. Sara A Norquist
1885 N Winnebago Ave, Apt 3e, Chicago, IL 60647
(c) 312-479-5633
saranorquist@gmail.com
Professional Summary
ABA-approved ParalegalStudies program graduate looking to provide valuable knowledge and support to
a successfullegal team. Dedicated and organized worker with excellent communication skills with the
ability to manage multiple tasks in a high pressure environment.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Certificate with Honors: Paralegal Studies | January,2016
 Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
 Coursework completed: Pre/Post Trial Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research,Legal Ethics
and Civil and Commercial Law
Bachelors ofScience with Honors: Radiation Therapy | August, 2003
 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse,WI
Work Experience
Chicago Transit Authority, Labor & Employment Law Division, Chicago, IL
Paralegal Extern | October 2015-January 2016
 Assisted with discovery requests and compilation of data for presentation to Attorneys
 Drafted responses to requests for admissions, requests for production of documents,
interrogatories, and requests for examination or inspection
 Examined and obtained public records relevant to facts of lawsuit
 Prepared chronologies and summaries from deposition testimony
 Assisted with State and Federal cases,as well as Union arbitrations
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center,Department of Radiation Oncology, Chicago, IL
Radiation Therapist | November 2007-February 2015
 Positioned and administered radiation to a diverse patient population for treatment of cancer with
extreme accuracy under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist
 Solely responsible for auditing the accuracy of all billing and coding
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital,Department of Radiation Oncology, Park Ridge, IL
Radiation Therapist | August 2003-November 2007
Special Skills
 Expertise with both Windows and Apple OS
 MS Office Suite, Adobe and Google Docs
 Experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw,CaseMap,iManage and Relativity
 Competent in e-filing
 Knowledge of legal and medical terminology
 Excellent communication, writing and research skills
 Strong organizational skills
 Able to work independently