Extremely organized Paralegal who manages case loads with authority and advanced technical skill. Sorts and categorizes vast amounts of legal documents and data with ease. More than thirteen years of experience. Excellent ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports. Proficient database management skills. Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing. Excellent ability to analyze and solve problems. Excellent organization and coordinating skills.
Highlights
Self-directed
Microsoft Office proficiency
Meticulous attention to detail
Results-oriented
Legal administrative support
Time management
Dedicated team player
Strong interpersonal skills
AR/AP
Self-starter
Experience
Foreclosure Paralegal / Legal Assistant02/2010 to 07/2015Straus and Eisler, P.APembroke Pines, FL
Provide administrative/secretarial support for the Attorney.
Compose and edit correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction, and from knowledge of established department/division policies; prepare, transcribe, compose, type, edit, and distribute agendas.
Sort, screen, review, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; compose, prepare, and ensure timely responses to a variety of routine written inquiries.
Requisition supplies, printing, maintenance, and other services.
Coordinated with multiple departments regarding responsive documents and document retention.
Worked with internal departments on loss mitigation.
Accurately entered client data into a company-based software program.
Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
Examined Deeds of Trust to determine the grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amount.
Researched documents and publications for details that would establish evidence.
Drafted judicial correspondence and handled all court mailings.
Acted as court liaison between judges, court administration, attorneys, government agencies and the public.
Arranged all correspondence on behalf of the attorney.
Coordinated efforts for successful outcomes in cases involving settlements.
Monitored legal volumes to make certain that the law library was up-to-date.
Prepared clients for appointments and interviews.
Administrative Assistant / AR and Collections01/2008 to 01/2010RTA Products, LLCMiramar, FL
Coordinate and perform a range of staff and operational support activities for the unit; serve as a liaison with other departments and operating units in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems.
Provide administrative/secretarial support for the department/division such as answering telephones, assisting visitors, and resolving and referring a range of administrative problems and inquiries.
Operate personal computer to compose and edit correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction, and from knowledge of established department/division policies; prepare, transcribe, compose, type, edit, and distribute agendas.
Prepare assist with the preparation of scheduled reports; perform basic information gathering and analysis and forecasting, as specifically directed.
Assist unit management and staff in problem solving; project planning, and development and execution of stated goals and objectives.
Post, balance, monitor, and reconcile internal department/division monthly ledgers, budgets, and financial reporting system reports; prepare drafts of budget planning documents; serve as department/division bookholder and paymaster; manage credit card disbursements and reconciliation's.
Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and other documents; develop and maintain data, and perform routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports.
Sort, screen, review, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; compose, prepare, and ensure timely responses to a variety of routine written inquiries.
Requisition supplies, printing, maintenance, and other services.
Administrative Assistant / Full Charge Bookkeeper01/2005 to 01/2008Electraserve, IncHollywood, FL
Coordinate and perform a range of staff and operational support activities for the unit; serve as a liaison with other departments and operating units in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems.
Provide administrative/secretarial support for the department/division such as answering telephones, assisting visitors, and resolving and referring a range of administrative problems and inquiries.
Operate personal computer to compose and edit correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction, and from knowledge of established department/division policies; prepare, transcribe, compose, type, edit, and distribute agendas.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, events, interviews, appointments, and other similar activities for supervisors.
Prepare assist with the preparation of scheduled reports; perform basic information gathering and analysis and forecasting, as specifically directed.
Assist unit management and staff in problem solving and execution of stated goals and objectives.
Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and other documents; develop and maintain data, and perform routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports.
Sort, screen, review, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; compose, prepare, and ensure timely responses to a variety of routine written inquiries.
Requisition supplies, printing, maintenance, and other services.
Administrative Assistant / Legal Secretary / Bookkeeper01/2000 to 01/2005Glazer and Associates, P.AHallandale, FL
Coordinate and perform a range of staff and operational support activities for the unit; serve as a liaison with other departments and operating units in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems.
Provide administrative/secretarial support for the department/division such as answering telephones, assisting visitors, and resolving and referring a range of administrative problems and inquiries.
Operate personal computer to compose and edit correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction, and from knowledge of established department/division policies; prepare, transcribe, compose, type, edit, and distribute agendas, legal documents and minutes of meetings.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, events, interviews, appointments, and other similar activities for supervisors, which coordinating travel and lodging arrangements.
Prepare assist with the preparation of scheduled reports; perform basic information gathering and analysis and forecasting, as specifically directed.
Assist unit management and staff in problem solving; project planning, and development and execution of stated goals and objectives.
Post, balance, monitor, and reconcile internal department/division monthly ledgers, budgets, and financial reporting system reports; prepare drafts of budget planning documents; serve as department/division bookholder and paymaster; manage disbursements and reconciliation's.
Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and other documents; develop and maintain data, and perform routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports.
Sort, screen, review, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail; compose, prepare, and ensure timely responses to a variety of routine written inquiries.
Requisition supplies, printing, maintenance, and other services.
Lead and train lower graded staff and student employees, as required.
Education
Paralegal Studies2004Thompson West
High School Diploma: Business1993McArthur High School
Skills
More than thirteen years of experience.
Excellent ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
Proficient database management skills.
Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
