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 1994 1998

Degree: Bachelor of Political Science
Grade point average 3.97

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Paralegal May 2009 present

Jenkins Law Office,
Georgetown, Texas

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 January 2000 May 2009

Howe, Logan & Marx, San Marcos, Texas

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 May 1995 January
Georgetown, Texas 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 November 1992 April 1995

Assistant
San Marcos, Texas

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.

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