Julie Ann McPike

Julie Ann McPike

 287 Beverly Rd.

Barrington, IL  60010

[email protected]

847-842-8652

Objective

To secure a position as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate setting.

Education

December 2010:  Harper College, Palatine, IL

Paralegal Certificate Program, ABA Approved, Dean’s List

University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, May 1984

B.S. International Business and Marketing

Relevant Coursework:  Introduction to Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Research and Writing, Tort and Insurance Law, Family Law, Estate Planning, Corporate and Securities Law

      Academic Award:  Lambda Epsilon Chi, National Paralegal Honor Society

Experience

January 2011- present:  Legal Assistant, Harry P. Stinespring & Associates, PC, Lake Barrington, IL 

      *Assisted with client communication

      *Performed legal research using Westlaw and in the library

      *Assisted with drafting complaints

Skills

      *Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Westlaw, Lexis

      *Detail oriented, and possess extremely strong proofing skills

      *Able to multi-task and work within tight deadlines

      *Team player; able to work well with all types of people

      *Strong verbal, written and analytical skills

Work Experience

Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Teams Course Facilitator,                          April  1996 - present

Ski Club Administrator, Barrington Park District, Barrington, IL

Group Fitness Instructor, Good Shepherd Hospital Health & Fitness Center                May 2001 - present

                                                       Barrington, IL

International Branch Manager, A.L.P. Lighting Inc.  Niles, IL                                    Nov. 1987- Nov. 1991

Property Manager, Tumbling River LP, Skokie, IL                                           Feb. 2005 - present

Activities

Treasurer, Barrington Fillies Hockey Club

Soccer Coach, Team Manager, Religious Education Teacher,