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ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL ASSISTANT
Professional Summary
Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting high profile attorneys on more than [Number] successful cases. Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce the highest quality case content. Offers a strong attention to detail while reviewing documents, site checking and title searching. Understands the logistical complexities of trial preparation. Successful at prioritizing a diverse range of tasks and balancing the demands of multiple attorneys. Technologically-savvy Legal Assistant who navigates legal software, spreadsheets and telecommunications functions with ease. Expertise in video conferencing technical support.
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Skills
  • Certified Notary Public
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • QuickBooks Pro
  • Excellent investigative and reporting skills
  • American Association for Paralegal Education
  • Legal jargon knowledge
  • Knowledge of credit disputes
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Fluent in legal terminology
  • Patents and trademarks
  • Advanced word processing
  • CT Judicial Website
  • LexisNexis
  • PC Law
  • Westlaw
  • Juris
  • Filesite
Core Competencies
  • Requesting EIN's
  • Preparing Gift Tax Returns
  • Preparing Beneficiary Designation Forms and Riders
  • Preparing Deeds (Warranty, Executor, Trustee) and Real Estate Tax Forms OP-236.
  • Preparing Real Estate Closing Packages (Contract of Sale, Letter of Authorization, Deed, Conveyance Tax Forms, 1099, Affidavits, Certificate Estate Tax Lien, HUD-1 Statement, Commission Statements, etc.)
Work History
Administrative/Legal Assistant, 08/2014 to 10/2015
Davidson Dawson & Clark, LLP. (Trusts and Estates Law Firm) – City, State
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
  • Met with clients to update them on progress of cases.
  • Prepared for trials by conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Dictated all weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings.
  • Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes.
  • Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Acted as first point of contact for all clients.
  • Assisted up to [Number] lawyers at a time.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Prepared correspondence, memos and merged documents from written, machine and electronic dictation utilizing Microsoft Word and Client Profiles.
Paralegal, 11/2011 to 08/2012
Richard J. Boudreau Associates, LLC. (Collections Law Practice Firm) – Danbury, CT
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports.
  • Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
  • Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.
  • Developed and managed up to [Number] cases.
  • Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
  • Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Office Manager/ Legal Secretary, 05/2007 to 11/2011
Papscy Janosov, LLC. (Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Workers Comp Practice Firm) – Norwalk, CT
  • Responsible for over 200 office files which included administrative, scheduling, preparation of civil documentation, scanning, filing, and meeting deadlines.
  • Maintained and updated all client files: medical records, medical bills, rejection letters if applicable, copies of lost-wage checks, witness statements, liens, police report, photos, insurance policies, med pay, etc.
  • Handled ERISA and DAS/Medicare liens Maintained communication with insurance companies as well as clients Assisted with trial preparation Scheduled, depositions, meetings, conferences Managed calendar for meetings, depositions, trial dates, etc.
  • Scheduled and prepared for client meetings, both in and out of office .
  • Transcribed notes from client meetings.
  • Provided case management assistance and tracking of schedules.
  • Prepare correspondence to clients and opposing counsel.
  • Typed legal documents for which knowledge of legal terminology and medical terminology was required.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Justice and Law Administration - Concentration: Paralegal Studies , 2012
Western Connecticut State University - Danbury, CT
  • Court Transcription coursework
  • Business English and Legal Terminology seminars
  • Taxation coursework
  • Coursework in Environmental Studies
  • Coursework in Business Management and Commercial Real Estate
Associate of Science: Criminal Justice/Business Administration , 2010
Norwalk Community College - Norwalk, CT
  • Coursework in Law, Political Science and U.S. History
  • Coursework in Paralegal Studies
  • Coursework in Legal Transcription
  • Coursework in Economics, Government and Political Science
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Davidson Dawson & Clark, LLP. (Trusts and Estates Law Firm)
  • Richard J. Boudreau Associates, LLC. (Collections Law Practice Firm)
  • Papscy Janosov, LLC. (Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice & Workers Comp Practice Firm)

School Attended

  • Western Connecticut State University
  • Norwalk Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Administrative/Legal Assistant
  • Paralegal
  • Office Manager/ Legal Secretary

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Justice and Law Administration - Concentration: Paralegal Studies , 2012
    Associate of Science : Criminal Justice/Business Administration , 2010

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