Highly motivated and hardworking Paralegal with more than 20 years in the industry, specializing in Family Law and Civil Litigation. Professional 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.
Skills
Specialty in Family Law
Proficient in MS Office
Excellent investigative and reporting skills
Excellent judgment
Strong work ethic
American Association for Paralegal Education
Legal jargon knowledge
Analytical
Strong legal background
Editing and proofreading
National Notary Association
Document management
Executive calendars
Efficient multi-tasker
Legal coding
Work History
Subrogation Paralegal , 05/2004 - 10/2010 Chubb – Jersey City, NJ,
Managed customer calls effectively and efficiently in a complex, fast-paced and challenging call center environment.
Accurately documented, researched and resolved customer service issues.
Drafted responses for discovery and garnishments.
Freelance, Temporary Projects, 03/2002 - Current Freelance Paralegal Services – City, ,
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Family Law Paralegal, 07/1995 - 11/2001 Alembik, Fine & Callner, P.C. – City, STATE,
Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
Developed and managed up to 15 pluscases.
Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.
Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
Education
ABA Approved Paralegal Certificate : , Expected in 1995 - N.C.P.T - Atlanta, Georgia GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities and Human Behavior, Expected in 1985 - Ferris State University - Big Rapids, Michigan GPA:
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