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Summary
Seeking an Mid level position in the legal field
Paralegal who applies excellent writing skills in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions and correspondence. Conducts all legal business professionally and with little guidance from attorneys and supervisors.
Highlights
Team-oriented
Bankruptcy law
Expertise in legal proceedings
Understands confidentiality
Education
Expected in September 2012
Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice Virginia College - Birmingham, Alabama GPA:
Criminal Justice
Expected in 2004
Associates Degree: Paralegal Studies Virginia College - Birmingham, Alabama GPA:
Paralegal Studies; Coursework in Paralegal Studies; Working Parent Scholarship
Expected in
Course Work Includes Legal Terminology Introduction to Paralegal Legal Research I Processing Legal Documents Wills, Trusts, Estate Family Law Torts Law Computerized Law Office Civil Litigation Bankruptcy Law Legal Writing Real Estates Law Legal Ethics Criminal Law Commercial Law Uniform Commercial Code : - , GPA:
Accomplishments
Experience
10/2014 to Current
Paralegal for the Bankruptcy DepartmentDechert Llp – California, MD,
Preparing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Petitions,
Filing Petitions with the courts,
taking debtor’s court payments from clients, returning clients voicemails and emails
prepares pleadings and provides legal support to the attorneys in this office, with Attorney’s approval file in CM/ECF objections and other pleadings.
Conducts various documents searches and factual research.
Create and maintain internal database,
run searches on internal and external documents databases and systems, pull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents.
Work with attorneys in the preparation of filing of all court documents. Create, bind and distribute both file and courtesy copies. Organize the briefs, exhibits and appendices
Prepared for trial by organizing case exhibits and evidence.
Researched documents and publications for details that would establish evidence.
Managed the trial calendar, judicial calendar and master calendar.
Arranged all correspondence on behalf of the attorney.
Prepared clients for appointments and interviews.
09/2012 to 10/2014
Paralegal for the Bankruptcy DepartmentJaffe And Erdberg, PC – City, STATE,
Preparing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Petitions, Filing Petitions with the courts, taking debtor's court payments from clients, returning clients voicemails and emails, prepares pleadings and provides legal support to the attorneys in this office, with Attorney's approval file in CM/ECF objections and other pleadings.
Conducts various documents searches and factual research.
Create and maintain internal database, run searches on internal and external documents databases and systems, pull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents.
Work with attorneys in the preparation of filing of all court documents.
Create, bind and distribute both file and courtesy copies.
Organize the briefs, exhibits and appendices.
08/2008 to 09/2012
Paralegal/Office ManagerMichael Bybee, Esq – City, STATE,
Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
Typing Motions, transcribing letters to clients, keeping up the lawyer day to day calendar, and setting appointment.
Making sure that the attorney was ready for court on the following day.
Preparing Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy petitions.
Talking with the Bankruptcy courts personnel, The city of Gardendale Personnel.
Organize documents and coordinate document productions.
Conducts the Bates-Stamping, redaction, duplication, and indexing of documents.
Set up and maintain files which are organized chronologically, numerically, and/or by subject matter.
Work on electronic productions.
Under the guidance of an attorney, categorize documents by subject matter, prepare a chronology of facts and create production charts.
Issue and track subpoenas for documents and medical records.
Prepare for deposition.
Under attorney supervision, gather and prepare documents relevant to the deponent, organize exhibits, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding.
08/2004 to 03/2006
Legal SecretaryRichard Izzi, PC – City, STATE,
,Accurately entered client data into a company-based software program.
Typing Criminal Motions, transcribing letters to clients, keeping up the lawyer day to day calendar, and setting appointment.
Making sure that the attorney was ready for court on the following day.
Drafted judicial correspondence and handled all court mailings.Prepared clients for appointments and interviews.
Trained all incoming staff on office procedures and case specific duties.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
Virginia College
Virginia College
Job Titles Held:
Paralegal for the Bankruptcy Department
Paralegal for the Bankruptcy Department
Paralegal/Office Manager
Legal Secretary
Degrees
Associate of Applied Science
Associates Degree
Course Work Includes Legal Terminology Introduction to Paralegal Legal Research I Processing Legal Documents Wills, Trusts, Estate Family Law Torts Law Computerized Law Office Civil Litigation Bankruptcy Law Legal Writing Real Estates Law Legal Ethics Criminal Law Commercial Law Uniform Commercial Code