Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Melanie Aguilar

Wheeling

Summary

Paralegal with over three years of practical experience at a reputable law practice, I help attorneys with legal research, document drafting, case management, and client communication. Earning my Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, I continue to improve my knowledge of legal procedures and contribute successfully to case preparation. My attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to operate under pressure have been critical in assisting a high-performing legal team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist (Part Time Weekends)

Bella Terra Wheeling
Wheeling
04.2022 - Current
  • Scanning
  • Faxing
  • Background checks.
  • Answering calls.
  • Maintaining records and files.
  • Confidential information.
  • Keep the office organized.
  • Entry data.
  • Shorting mail.

Paralegal

Antonopoulos Law Group
Chicago
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Addendums
  • Negotiate contracts with real estate agents, buyers, sellers, contractors, and title companies.
  • Drafting Power of Attorney Forms.
  • Drafting Quit Claim Deeds.
  • Contract deadlines management.
  • Schedule Closings.

Paralegal

Jeffrey Rabin & Associates
Mount Prospect
10.2022 - 07.2024
  • Drafting Fee Agreements.
  • Representation Agreements.
  • Keep case files and legal papers up to date.
  • Composing and modifying reports and letters.
  • Managing Attorneys' Schedules
  • Managing court orders and decisions.

Service Manager

Chipotle Grill
Wheeling
09.2019 - 03.2022
  • Leading workers,
  • Supervising workers.
  • Customer service interactions.
  • Customer satisfaction.
  • Training others.
  • Closing money reports.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05-2025

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Case management
  • Leadership
  • Multitasker
  • Management
  • Team working
  • Positive attitude
  • Conflict Solver
  • Proficient Microsoft

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Dispatch
  • Public Safety Dispatch
  • Food Safety Handler
  • Food Safety Manager Handler
  • Westlaw
  • LexisNexis

Timeline

Paralegal

Antonopoulos Law Group
09.2024 - 05.2025

Paralegal

Jeffrey Rabin & Associates
10.2022 - 07.2024

Receptionist (Part Time Weekends)

Bella Terra Wheeling
04.2022 - Current

Service Manager

Chipotle Grill
09.2019 - 03.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

William Rainey Harper College
Melanie Aguilar