ANDREA R. KYLLONEN
11237 Osage St. NW, Coon Rapids
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal Specialist with strong legal research and writing skills, seeking to contribute my expertise in legal documentation, case preparation, and administrative support to a dynamic legal team. Dedicated to ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in legal processes, with a commitment to upholding the hightest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Specialist
United States Attorney's Office
06.2015 - Current
- Conducted thorough legal research to strengthen case strategies for attorneys.
- Prepared comprehensive trial materials to ensure effective courtroom presentations.
- Managed discovery processes for high-volume cases, including organization and preparation.
- Collaborated with Federal Agents on investigations and coordinated case support activities.
- Liaised with paralegals and legal staff to meet deadlines on shared responsibilities.
- Filed documents and exhibits using CM/ECF court filing system accurately.
- Assisted counsel in preparing responses and gathering documentation for discovery requests.
- Supported attorneys during trials by organizing exhibits and taking notes on testimony.
Legal Assistant
United States Attorney's Office
04.2009 - 06.2015
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for high-volume cases.
- Managed discovery for multiple significant legal matters.
- Compiled case facts into case management database to enhance accessibility.
- Filed documents and exhibits using CM/ECF court filing system.
- Established and maintained organized legal files for efficient retrieval.
- Maintained attorney court calendars with precision to avoid scheduling conflicts.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for assigned attorneys to maximize productivity.
- Consolidated and closed case files in compliance with office policy.
Administrative Assistant
United States Attorney's Office
03.2001 - 04.2009
- Coordinated personnel travel and training logistics, ensuring timely reporting and monitoring.
- Processed payroll time cards to ensure accurate employee compensation.
- Issued and maintained building ID and key cards for secure access.
- Obligated all procurement and litigation documents for office expenditures.
- Verified invoice accuracy, contacted vendors for additional information, and processed payments.
- Assisted in various budget and administrative tasks as required.
Education
Associates of Science - Paralegal
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN05.2014
Skills
- Litigation support expertise
- Proficient in IPRO/Eclipse, Lexis, Westlaw, MCRO, Relativity, CM/ECF
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Adobe software skills
- Civil litigation experience
Timeline
Paralegal Specialist
United States Attorney's Office
06.2015 - Current
Legal Assistant
United States Attorney's Office
04.2009 - 06.2015
Administrative Assistant
United States Attorney's Office
03.2001 - 04.2009
Associates of Science - Paralegal
North Hennepin Community College
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