185 S. Spaulding Ave.Pueblo West CO 81007

(719)-207-1476skalaid3269@yahoo.com

HEATHER M. SETER- PARALEGAL

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position that allows me to apply my paralegal education and utilize my current skills somewhere that offers a stable employment opportunity.

SKILLS & ABILITIES Detail oriented with strong working skills Able to learn concepts quickly Strong sense of customer service Good organizational skills Able to use photocopiers, fax machines, and

postage meters Data entry Typing at 50-60 WPM Able to communicate program information to

client base Able to utilize written checklists, written

guidelines, and maintaining quality assurance and completion of legal files.

Quality assurance and follow up for applications and legal files

Screen and answer messages in timely fashion Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Proficient with Colorado Judicial Website Proficient with ICCES (Court case information

resource) Proficient with CoCourts and CBI background

checks Frequent use of KEMPS. (Legal Database) Frequent use of HOTDOCS to create legal

documents. (Legal software for creating legal pleadings and documents)

Additional duties as assigned Colorado Notary Certificate Able to pass a background check Eager to learn new skills and programs Professionally maintains confidentiality of legal

information

EXPERIENCE PARALEGAL, COLORADO LEGAL SERVICES

FAMILY LAW COURT PROGRAM

February 14, 2012-current (over 1,500+ hours combined)

Set up client appointments, Draft appropriate pleadings for divorce and allocation of parental responsibilities cases, Notarize documents, Court filing, settlement appointments with clients and the attorney, and attendance of final court date.

PUEBLO PROTECTION ORDER CLINIC

June 2013-current

Meet with clients, Legal research, records pulling, Draft appropriate pleadings for temporary and permanent Protection Orders, Notarize documents, Court filing, and closing of files.

EDUCATION KAPLAN UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES

Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies (August 2011) Magna Cum Laude GPA3.8

Salida High School- Diploma (May 2002)

Notary Public (March 2012)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Assistance with the Family Law Court Program Assistance with the Pueblo Protection Order

Clinic Assistance with Neighborhood Legal Advice

Clinics Participation in Pueblo’s Senior Law Day (2013

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and 2014) Pueblo County Bar Association and Pueblo

County Pro Bono Project 2012 Pro Bono Achievement contribution and service Award

2012 and 2013 Pro Bono Service Recognition Award through the Family Law Court Program in Pueblo County

Domestic Violence Symposium training class certificate (September 2013, September and October 2014)

Exceptional Commitment to Pro Bono Service and Access to Justice contribution plaque

Recognition in 2012 for the Pueblo Chieftain Better Angels Series.

Assistance with the “Ask a Lawyer” televised program in partnership with Pueblo Community College

HONORS Member of Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society the Delta Zeta Chapter for Kaplan University. (February 2011)

REFERENCES Roberto Silva (719)-545-6708 ext. 338 (Colorado Legal Services Managing Attorney)

Gail Rodosevich (719)-545-6708 ext. 333 (Pueblo County Pro Bono Project-Colorado Legal Services)

Barbara Santillanes (719)-545-6708 ext. 334 (Paralegal and co-worker at Colorado Legal Services)

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