Christine LoDestro is seeking a position as a paralegal. She has over 2 years of experience as a paralegal and 7+ years in insurance and claims. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Rasmussen College with honors and a 3.8 GPA. Her experience includes work as a freelance paralegal and paralegal at Burbank Law Firm where she assisted with real estate contracts, divorce cases, evictions, wills and more. She also has experience running her own online auction business and as a claims processor at State Farm Insurance.

1. ChristineLoDestro
2001 Brookway Crescent
Ontario, NY 14519
(315) 524 – 6904
Clodestro1@aol.com
Passionate,educated and skilled professional with 2+ years of experience as a Paralegaland 7+ years
experience in insurance and claims is interested in taking this knowledge, combined with a paralegal
education and resulting in an excellent addition to your firm.
EDUCATION
Associate ofApplied Science in Paralegal Studies,with honors December 2013
Rasmussen College
 3.8 GPA
 Rasmussen Leadership Academy,2012
Relevant Coursework:
 Legal Research
 Family Law
 Real Estate Law
 Corporate Law
 Contracts
 Law Office Technology
 Legal Writing
 Torts: Auto Accidents & Other Injuries
 Civil Litigation & Procedure
 ParalegalEthics
 Computer Applications & Business Systems
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Self-Motivated
 Confidentiality
 Excellent Communication & Organizational Skills
 Time & File Management
 Customer Service
 Legal Research using LexisNexis and the Internet
 PC Proficient - Microsoft Office Suite
COMPUTER SKILLS
 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 Microsoft Outlook
 LexisNexis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Paralegal-Self-employed 2016-Present
 Assisting lawyers with special projects, contracts and tasks
under their direction and supervision.
Paralegal-Burbank Law Firm, Paul Whittaker Burbank, Esq. 2013-2016
 Provided legal assistant and paralegal duties for one attorney with broad range of responsibilities that
encompasses timely and complex deadlines.
 Reviewed Purchase and Sale RealEstate Contracts,completed all proposed title transfer documents,
mortgage payoffs, reviewed abstracts of title and prepared closing figures within the guidelines of
TRID.

2.  Assisted attorney in meetings with clients and prepared all matrimonial documents to completion of
the Judgment Roll and Decree of Divorce.
 Assisted clients with regard to Landlord/Tenant matters; including preparation of 30 day and 3-Day
Notice to Evict and Petition and Notice of Eviction to be filed with the Court
 Assisted in preparation and participated of meetings with clients.
 Prepared Wills, Powers of Attorneys and Health Care Proxies.
 Used computer software to file, update, prepare and maintain legal documents for court cases,client
bases and other legal matters.
 Drafted and reviewed contracts,notes and agreements
 Assisted in litigation management, document and trial preparation
 Drafted legal documents including correspondence,pleadings, interrogatories, subpoenas and
affidavits.
 Researched legalissues for depositions, litigations, courts here and other matters.
Owner & Appraiser-Treasure Hunt/Miss. Odessa’s Finders Keepers 1999-Present
 Successfully operates an on-line auction business
 Maintains over hundreds of online auctions at one time
 Filed quarterly tax returns
 Completes Customer Invoices and account payables
 Experienced in antique appraisals
 Researches auction items, takes photographs and writes the auction description
 eBay Trained Education Specialist--taught classes on How to Sell on eBay
 Oversaw one to two employees
 Worked within specific and set timelines
Claims Processor - State Farm Insurance,Automotive Claims 1992-1999
Teacher’s Aide-Wayne Central School District 2009-2011