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PARALEGAL
Professional Summary

Experienced, knowledgable paralegal with excellent customer service and civil motion practice is seeking a full-time position in a well-established law firm.

Skills
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • ProLaw
  • Vendorscape
  • Newtrak, CPI
  • E-filing Portal
  • Highly dependable
  • Team player
  • Excellent client relations
  • Strong work ethic
Work History
KATZMAN CHANDLER, P.A. (F/K/A KATZMAN GARFINKEL)PARALEGAL | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | January 2010 - March 2017
  • High volume collection/foreclosure firm representing community associations throughout various counties in Florida.
  • Initiated collection efforts and prepared pre-suit letters to delinquent homeowners. Recorded claim of liens, reviewed title searches, and prepared foreclosure lawsuits.
  • Prepared pleadings in advancement of foreclosure action, including notices of action, motions for default, and motions for summary judgment.
  • Communicated with property managers and community association board of directors.  Maintained and provided clients with monthly status reports.
  • Analyzed pending Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy actions.  Prepared and filed proof of claims on behalf of clients.
  • Answered phone calls and resolved owner disputes regarding their delinquent account.
  • Managed billable hour tracking and attorney schedules. Consistently met firm's monthly billable goals and expectations.

LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN, P.APARALEGAL | Plantation, Florida | January 1995 - January 2010
  • Handled large volume of bank foreclosure cases from inception to sale.
  • Met directly with attorneys and various departments in banking industry to provide report and status of timely preparation and completion of foreclosure actions.
  • Team leader in charge of supervising five to seven paralegals.
  • Prepared and filed motions for final judgment, along with supporting exhibits and affidavits.
  • Performed computerized research to obtain and gather relevant case data and information.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and prepared attorneys for upcoming hearings.
  • Maintained and updated client files through web software (Vendorscape, Newtrak and CPI).

HOLLAND AND KNIGHT PARALEGALParalegal | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | January 1989 - January 1995
  • Represented large banking institutions including Bank of America and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.
  • Handled entire foreclosure process from inception of lawsuit through sale.  
  • Scheduled and prepared for various hearings pertaining to the foreclosure case.
  • Attended foreclosure sales on behalf of clients throughout Florida.


Education
Associate of ArtsLegal AssistingBroward College
Bachelor of ArtsBusiness AdministrationFlorida International University
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • KATZMAN CHANDLER, P.A. (F/K/A KATZMAN GARFINKEL)
  • LAW OFFICES OF DAVID J. STERN, P.A
  • HOLLAND AND KNIGHT PARALEGAL

School Attended

  • Broward College
  • Florida International University

Job Titles Held:

  • PARALEGAL
  • Paralegal

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts Legal Assisting
    Bachelor of Arts Business Administration

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