Please refer me if you know of someone in the Chicago vicinity looking for a paralegal with great computer, contracts writing and negotiation, and research skills -  I have had 10+  years of experience -

I am flexible, dedicated, tenacious,  and a team player - 

thanks !

Jeanne Lee

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Jeanne Lee Schaumburg, IL

PARALEGAL / RESEARCHER / LICENSED REALTOR
Summary
Paralegal, Realtor, graduate of Northeastern Illinois University with honors- Graduate of ABA approved Graduate level Paralegal Program – litigation specialist - at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL.
Several years experience on legal Support Teams at Met Life Insurance, GTE and Wyeth-Ayerst Labs. Million Dollar Producer in real estate. More than 20 years experience in Real Estate, Insurance, Bankruptcy, Product Liability Litigation and Securities Trading. Through all of my diverse experience there is a common key thread of skills that I will be bringing to my new position. These capabilities include but are not limited to extensive research and computer skills, problem solving and negotiating skills, leadership skills, and extensive oral and written communication skills.
Experience
Century Realty Group, Hanover Park, IL. 1984 to Present
Licensed Realtor
• Million Dollar Producer
• Provide property market value research, property list and sales contract writing, negotiating, and buying and selling of real estate property as well as coordinating all aspects of the real estate sale to bring it to the closing.

Stock and Options Trader – 15 years experience

Paralegal - Legal Support Teams
• Performed data search, verification and a variety of support functions under the direction of attorneys.
• Helped resolve routine legal issues.
• Researched and analyzed law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare legal documents.
• Prepared and typed legal documents.

Met Life Insurance- Aurora, Il. 1998-1999

Wyeth Labs, Glenview, IL. 1995-1996

GE , Waukonda, Il. 1994 - 10 m0nths


School District U - 46 Elgin, Illinois – 6 years
Substitute Teacher
• Taught all grades and classes including Special Education.

Management Contents Database, Northbrook, Illinois – 5 years –LEGAL ABSTRACTOR- Summarized Law Journal Articles from all areas of law to be put into a legal data base – Access was sold to Law Firms

St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois – BLOOD GAS LAB TECH – 2 years

G. D. Searle Laboratories, Skokie, Illinois – 5 years
Drug Research Development Team
• Investigated products for safety and liabilities 2 people reported to me.
• Pathology – Toxicology Department / Teratology Laboratory

Education
Graduate Level Paralegal Certificate – ABA Approved Program
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL. - ABA Approved graduate course- 150 hours instruction in litigation and 50 hours instruction in legal research.
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Awarded with overall HONORS
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL.

KEYWORD SUMMARY
Paralegal-Litigation Specialist ABA Certificate -Licensed Realtor - Million Dollar Club Member -
Bachelors Degree-Marketing-Research-Computer and Internet Research Skills
Research Skills in Securities and overall Market trends – Stocks and options