Katharine Thimakis is seeking an entry-level position in the legal field. She has a Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies from Berkeley College and an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from TCI College of Technology. Her experience includes working as a legal secretary at a law firm, home health aide, security guard, and clerical roles. She has skills in Microsoft Office, legal research databases, and typing 50 WPM. Her education included courses in contracts, torts, legal procedures, ethics, and other areas of law.
1. Katharine Thimakis
177-54 Meadow Drive
Jamaica, N.Y. 11434
516-595-4694
katharinethimakis@yahoo.com
Objective:
To obtain an entry level position in the legal field that will utilize my education, interpersonal skills and experience.
Education:
Berkeley College,NewYork, NY June 2017
Bachelors of Science in Legal Studies
TCI College ofTechnology, NewYork, NY April 2012
Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in ParalegalStudies
Relevant Courses:
Contracts
Torts
Legal Office Procedures
Legal Ethics
Criminal Law
Legal Research and
Writing
Litigation
Real Property
Immigration Law
Cyber Law
Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Outlook, West Law and Lexis Nexus; type 50 WPM and working
knowledge of office equipment.
Experience:
The Law Firm Of Barry N. Frank &
Associates, PC
Legal Secretary
Duties I did was answer the phone Aug. 2015- Sept. 2015
Filing
Save stuffon monic than put it on Clio
Modification for clients
Scanning clients file and putting it on monic
E-faxing and email stuff for clients
Learned howto use property shark.com
Looked up information for Attorneys on IAPPS.COM
Looked up caseson ECOURTS.COM
Reliable Community Care, NewYork NY Apr. 1997 - Present
Home Health Aide
Accompany patients to doctors’ appointments
Handle all grocery and household shopping
Prepare hot and cold meals for patients
Clean counters, refrigerators and patients home
Elite Security, New York, NY Dec. 2002 – Feb. 2005
Security Guard
Secured the doors and roofs at all times
Patrolled the building to make sure everything is working properly
Checked visitors’ IDs to enforce policies and procedure
Created incident reports in the log book
2. Dr. Norman Sussman, NewYork May 1999-June 2001
Clerical Associate
Answered phones and addressed patients concerns
Coordinated schedules and appointment
Sorted, Distributed and redirected office mail
Clerical work as needed
Active Temp Agency, NewYork NY Apr. 1991-Aug. 1996
Clerical Associate
Answered phones and addressed constituents concerns
Coordinated schedules and appointments for constituents
Sorted, distributed and redirected office mail
Handled copying, faxing and data-entry duties