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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.
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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
Conde Nast DigitalNovember 2013 to September 2015Paralegal
New York , NY
New York , NY
- 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.
Glp AttorneysSeptember 2012 to July 2013Legal assistant
Wenatchee , WA
Wenatchee , WA
- 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.
B. Riley Financial, Inc.May 2012 to July 2012 Intern - Practicum
Plymouth , MI
Plymouth , MI
- 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
City , STATE
City , STATE
- 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
City , STATE
City , STATE
- 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 ManagementCity, State
- Coursework includes Organizational Behavior
- Coursework includes Managing Human Resources
- Coursework includes Financial management
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYJune 2013Masters of Science: Criminal JusticeCity, State
Coursework in Criminal Law
Coursework in Legal Research and Writing for Non-Lawyers
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYMay 2011Bachelor of Science: Legal Studies City, State
- 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
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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
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