Christina M. Shaffer 212 South Jefferson Street Georgetown, TX 78626 Phone: 512.686.2398 Email: cmshaffer@email.com ________________ EDUCATION ________________ Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Degree: Bachelor of Political Science Grade point average 3.97 1994 – 1998 ________________ LEGAL EXPERIENCE ________________ Paralegal Jenkins Law Office, Georgetown, Texas May 2009 – present Schedule appointments. Draft legal documents including but not limited to estate planning, probate, guardianships, guardianship accountings, quitclaim, personal representatives, and warranty deeds. Prepare inheritance tax returns and consents to transfer, file pleadings, and record deeds. Correspond with clients and courts. Organize and maintain client case files. Paralegal/Office Manager Howe, Logan & Marx, San Marcos, Texas January 2000 – May 2009 Scheduled appointments. Drafted legal documents including but not limited to dissolution, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship, motions, petitions, and orders. Corresponded with clients, courts, and other attorneys. Scheduled hearings. Organized and maintained client case files. Conducted legal research. Implemented and managed office website and software. Maintained accounts receivable and payable. ________________ BUSINESS EXPERIENCE ________________ Self-Employed Georgetown, Texas May 1995 – January 2000 Designed, managed, and advertised website and online businesses for various clients. Duties included ASP/CGI/Java installation and modification, sales management, scheduling client's business meetings, corresponding with client's customers, assessing advertising needs, billing, graphic design, and information and market research. ________________ SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE ________________ Youth Advocate Program Assistant San Marcos, Texas November 1992 – April 1995 Assisted youth in developing appropriate skills, provided necessary support and supervision of youth, assessed youths strengths and needs, assisted in formulating personal progress plans, listened to youths problems and helped find solutions, completed daily and monthly paper work. ________________ SPECIAL SKILLS ________________ I am highly skilled in the use of computers and the Internet, including Microsoft Office, Internet searches, and troubleshooting computer software and hardware. I have experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Amicus Attorney. I learn very quickly, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and type approximately 55 words per minute. References available upon request. Downloaded from http://www.wikihow.com