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PARALEGAL
Professional Summary
Seeking a challenging career that utilizes my knowledge, skills and abilities and provides me the opportunity to be part of a team that contributes towards the growth of the organization. Ambitious [Job Title] driven to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service. Strengths include legal research, time management and trial preparation. [Job Title] offering a strong attention to detail while reviewing documents, site checking and title searching. Understands the logistical complexities of trial preparation. Experienced Paralegal successful at prioritizing a diverse range of tasks and balancing the demands of multiple high profile criminal defense attorneys. Highly motivated and hardworking [Job Title] with more than [Number] years in the industry, specializing in [Type of law] and [Type of law]. Driven Paralegal who thrives in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Paralegal with more than [Number] years in [Type of law] providing high quality documents, briefs and motions that become essential elements of winning cases. Highly motivated and hardworking [Job Title] with more than [Number] years in the industry, specializing in [Type of law] and [Type of law]. Professional [Job Title] possessing excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional knowledge of legal terminology. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Technologically-savvy Paralegal who navigates legal software, spreadsheets and telecommunications functions with ease. Expertise in video conferencing technical support.
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Work History
Paralegal06/2014
to 08/2014
Davita – Herndon , VA
Davita – Herndon , VA
- Gathered information in preparation for lawsuits, depositions and mediations Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis through Westlaw and in the library Investigated and conducted extensive factual research and legal issues for lawsuits Prepared demand packages for case settlement Draft legal memoranda and client correspondence Responsible for document production and trial preparation Interviewed and processed clients for case intake Assisted and maintained scheduling system for meetings/depositions with clients Maintained and updated trial/court dates for multiple attorneys.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.
- Developed and managed up to [Number] cases.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
- Created and implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Paralegal09/2011
to 05/2014
Davita – Hilliard , OH
Davita – Hilliard , OH
- Responsible for developing depositions/EUOs/Mediations for over 65 cases Successfully implemented innovative scheduling system Efficiently managed and organized meetings/events and travel Performed/researched background checks through media and social network sites Investigated factual and legal issues for attorneys Generated pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and e-filed with Federal Courts Assisted multiple attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal letters and documents Compiled facts and prepare documents and forms for law practice Gathered information in preparation for lawsuits, depositions and mediations Research and index information obtained prior to trial Maintained complex dockets and files, both manually and electronically.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
- Created and implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
Customer Service Specialist/ Sales01/2007
to 07/2009
National City Bank – City , STATE
National City Bank – City , STATE
- Conducted general routine transactions and specialized complex financial services Accurately recorded transactions performed, with great attention to detail in each transaction Specialized in sales opportunities, tailored the bank's services to fit a customer's needs Recommended an appropriate bank product or service to customers Prepared necessary paperwork for each customer's transaction and need A planned and supervised out-of-class work experience where I used the skills, knowledge, and theories developed in the classroom setting in a real-world professional work environment.
- Assessed clients' financial situations to develop strategic financial planning solutions.
- Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
- Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
- Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
- Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
- Successfully acquired an average of [number ] new customers per month, generating a [number]% growth in revenue.
- Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Effectively communicated with and supported sales, marketing and administrative teams on a daily basis.
- Contributed to annual store sales of $[amount] million per year.
- Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy.
- Communicated all store initiatives and promotions to customers to generate return business.
Education
Bachelor of Science: University of Louisville-
GPA: Dean's List
- Political Science:Public Policy and Criminal Law
- Coursework in Law, Political Science and U.S. History
- Graduated with Academic Achievement: College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List
Certifications
CPR Certified (Emergency and Aid)
Accomplishments
- Maintained more than [Number] files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to [Number] files per day.
- Managed more than [Number] client cases per week.
Skills
Adobe, Photoshop, attention to detail, Bi, CPR Certified, client, clients, Data Entry, Databases, Digital Photography, drafting, English, financial, forms, Languages, law, legal, Legal Research, letters, Mac, meetings, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, network, Research, sales, scheduling, Westlaw
Additional Information
- Activities/Community Involvement/Professional & Civic Recognition Give A Day Mayor's Week of Service (Dreams With Wings) - Volunteer Volunteered with day to day routine was cleaning, yard work, painted the outside homes and interacted with the amazing individuals that lived in those homes that are provided by the amazing Dreams with Wings organization. The Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) - Fundraiser Volunteer to assist the KAEF staff with fund raising. Promote the work of the KAEF; inform potential donors of the impact of providing educational benefits to Kosovar students. Kentucky Refugee Ministries - Volunteer Served as translator for Albanian refugees learning to live in the U.S. Designed tutoring programs in Biology, Chemistry, and English for 12-18 year-old students. Participated in Church youth group that improved reading, communication, and interpersonal skills of children living in an orphanage. Papa John's MS Walk, March of Dimes, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Fundraiser Active participant and fundraiser for a number of organizations since high school. Raised $1,000+ for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team. Professional Recognition National City Bank "Employee of the Month (2x 2008)"; "Fraud Finder Award (2009)"; "Champion Award (8x 2009)" and "Vice Chair for National City Multicultural Taskforce (2008 to 2009)" Starbucks "M.U.G Award for Excellent Team effort (2002)" and "Most Improved Customer Service (2002)
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School Attended
- University of Louisville
Job Titles Held:
- Paralegal
- Customer Service Specialist/ Sales
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science :
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