Paralegal Resume Example SCHLESINGER LAW OFFICES

PARALEGAL

Summary

Human Resources Professional who promotes a team-oriented and open-door environment that is conducive to a successful staff. Offering 7 years of experience and knowledge in training, orientation, leadership and incentive program creation.

Highlights

Employee relations
Interviewing expertise
Conflict Management and Problem Solving.
Staffing and recruiting professional

Management
Discrete & Ethical
New hire orientation
Performance management strategies

Accomplishments

Created a rewards and incentive program that was cited as the driving force behind my staff's retention rate of 80%.

Received a merit raise for strong attention to detail, exemplary knowledge of and team-player attitude.

Experience

SCHLESINGER LAW OFFICESNovember 2013 to September 2015Paralegal
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Serves as POC for clients and attorneys .
Interacts with various leaders such as judges, judges' assistants, opposite counsel to address any matters .
Conducted client interviews and all client intake services.
Handling of privilege and confidential documents .
Working with a strong team to get any assigned case ready for trial.
Collected data, information necessary for the advancement of the case.
Collected data to prepare and draft settlement packages for clients.
Work with attorneys to handle and resolve cases.
Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
Corresponded with insurance adjusters, experts and doctors.
Efficiently trained new hired staff within the department.
Used computer databases, credit reports, tax and legal filings to locate persons and compile information for investigations.
Issued subpoenas for all necessary records in preparation for trials.

CHOICE LEGAL GROUP FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAW OFFICES OF MARSHALL C. WATSONSeptember 2012 to July 2013Legal assistant
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Prepared files and folders electronically and through hard copy.
Processed all assigned cases according to company and client service level agreements.
Drafted legal complaints, summons and interrogatories.
Communicated with attorney on preparation of documents.
Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence.
Redacted confidential information from all legal documents on a case by case basis.

LAW OFFICE OF RAE SHEARN TEMPORARYMay 2012 to July 2012 Intern - Practicum
Miami, FL

Assisted the attorney in preparing for trial by reviewing depositions, reading transcripts, and bringing a fresh new perspective on the cases I was assigned.
Conducted client interviews and all client intake services.
Interpreted and relayed legal information in a clear format for clients.
Drafted various court documents, and enclosures at attorney's request.
Ensured all documents were submitted by their deadline.
Visited inmates/client in jail to help prepare the client for trial, review any testimonies, and watch their previous depositions.
Acted as the point of contact for all incoming co-counsel requests.
Communicated with family members to update them on the case, attorneys and judicial assistants for anything related to the case at hand.
Opened new claim files.

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY The Office of Residential Life and HousingAugust 2008 to May 2011Front Office Staff Supervisor
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Managed team of 10 new and existing residential employees.
Ensure a professional presence at the front desk.
Resolves any inter-staff issues and complaints.
Monitor all front desk cameras, and ensure that all safety measures are enforced to protect resident's safety.
Developed public relations with residents, provide replacement staff for other buildings.
Created monthly effective schedule for the front office staff and other duties assigned by the Director.
Created weekly marketing slide shows to display visually in the residential halls.

BEEBEN CLEANING & PEST CONTROLSeptember 2005 to March 2008Administrative Assistant
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI

Serve as the chief translator for the director during interviews and conference calls.
Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes.
Schedule all meetings.
Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment.
Other duties include Payroll and inventory management.
Handled confidential documents.
Ensured every payments were collected and deposited in timely manner at the bank.

Education

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYDecember 2016MBA: Business Administration in Human Resources ManagementDavie, FL

Coursework includes Organizational Behavior
Coursework includes Managing Human Resources
Coursework includes Financial management

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYJune 2013Masters of Science: Criminal JusticeDavie, FL

Coursework in Criminal Law

Coursework in Legal Research and Writing for Non-Lawyers

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYMay 2011Bachelor of Science: Legal Studies Davie, FL

Minor in Business Administration
Minor in Speech Communication
Legal Studies coursework

Languages

Fluent in French
Fluent in Haitian Creole
Conversational Spanish

Skills

Advanced problem-solving,
Great organizational skills,
Microsoft office
Adobe

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

SCHLESINGER LAW OFFICES
CHOICE LEGAL GROUP FORMERLY KNOWN AS LAW OFFICES OF MARSHALL C. WATSON
LAW OFFICE OF RAE SHEARN TEMPORARY
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY The Office of Residential Life and Housing
BEEBEN CLEANING & PEST CONTROL

School Attended

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Job Titles Held:

Paralegal
Legal assistant
Intern - Practicum
Front Office Staff Supervisor
Administrative Assistant

Degrees

MBA : Business Administration in Human Resources Management
Masters of Science : Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science : Legal Studies

Paralegal Resume Example

Resume Score: 90%

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