Mary Mason
Schaumburg
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in legal research and case organization. Skilled in effective communication and customer service, facilitating timely case preparation and client satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Clerk
American Landscaping, Inc
Schaumburg
03.2021 - Current
- Processed customer invoices and managed payment collections to ensure timely cash flow.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable transactions to support financial reporting.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Utilized accounting software to track payments and generate reports for informed decision-making.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
- Applied cash receipts and performed daily bank deposits.
Freelance Social Security Paralegal
Various Attorneys
Schaumburg
04.2018 - 03.2021
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Organized and maintained case files, ensuring timely access to critical information.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and clarify case details effectively.
- Reviewed and summarized medical records, highlighting key points for attorney review.
- Implemented document management systems to streamline filing and retrieval processes.
- Filed medical records and function reports to meet strict deadlines.
Social Security/Disability Paralegal
Doyle Law Team
Danville
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation for diverse clients.
- Managed case files and maintained organization of sensitive client information.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation through evidence organization and prepared medical summaries.
- Utilized case management software to track deadlines and document progress effectively.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Alfred Ivy, Attorney at Law
Champaign
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Drafted bankruptcy petitions and related documents for client filings in Best Case Bankruptcy software.
- Assisted attorney in establishing bankruptcy practice.
- Filed Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.
- Organized and maintained case files for efficient access and review.
- Reviewed creditor claims and verified accuracy for court submissions.
- Scanned documents into electronic format for inclusion in case files.
- Answered questions from clients regarding their bankruptcy case status or procedures they need to follow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2024
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Payment collection
- Invoice generation
- Accounting software
- QuickBooks experience
- Data entry and management
- Bank deposits
- Customer service
- Client communication
- Document management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Legal research
- Case organization
- Case summaries
- Court filing
- Brief writing
- Bankruptcy law
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Clerk
American Landscaping, Inc
03.2021 - Current
Freelance Social Security Paralegal
Various Attorneys
04.2018 - 03.2021
Social Security/Disability Paralegal
Doyle Law Team
01.2013 - 02.2016
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Alfred Ivy, Attorney at Law
11.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale