***** *. ****** *****, **** D, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Phone: 602-***-****

Email: ab9l6t@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a challenging position in a company that can use a professional

utilizing my strong analytical and outstanding communication skills. Highly

organized, thorough and detail oriented with extensive knowledge in

Criminal Law, Corporate Law, Estate Planning, and Bankruptcy. A proven

ability to thrive in a fast paced environment through advanced multi-

tasking skills with desire to grow.

Education

Arizona State University - Tempe, Arizona

. Bachelor of Science: Justice Studies

. GPA 3.6

Certification

. Notary Public, State of Arizona

Experience

January 2013 - Present

Legal Assistant - Office Manager - Sorrell Law Firm

. Assist Attorney in preparing estate planning documents including

wills, trusts, powers of attorney for health care and property

management and nominations of guardians

. Assist and support in preparing/filing court documents

. Prepare and draft wills and trusts, prepare deeds and beneficiary

designation forms

. Telephone communication with clients and courts, file maintenance and

preparation of trust transfer documentation

. Input attorney time records and billing

. Prepare client data worksheets, open new client files, generate

conflict of interest check and maintain all client and general files

. Work closely with attorney to prepare new entity structure and

formation

. Interact with the Corporation Commission, Secretary of State, and

Recorder's Office

. Record Special Warranty Deeds, prepare form SS-4 for EIN, prepare

Articles of Organization and Notice for Publication

. Draft estate planning documents, prepare binder, assist with

deliveries and notarize necessary documents

. Supervise employees, interview, train and evaluate personnel for job

performance

. Verify the hours and employee pay information to turn into CompuPay

. Enter new matters, bill clients and maintain payment information in PC

law

. Create daily deposit slips and ensure deposits are made

. Maintain/update all client information in ACT

March 2012 - October 2012

Legal Assistant - Nussbaum Gillis & Dinner, P.C.

. Organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete under time

constraints

. Proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling

errors

. Docket hearings and filing deadlines

. Electronic Case Filings

. Calendar hearing dates and filing deadlines

. Draft pleadings, motions and engagement letters

. Input attorney time records and billing

. Prepare client data worksheets, open new client files, generate

conflict of interest check and maintain all client and general files

. Work closely with attorney to prepare new entity structure and

formation

. Interact with the Corporation Commission, Secretary of State, and

Recorder's Office

. Record Special Warranty Deeds, prepare form SS-4 for EIN, Articles of

Organization and Notice for Publication

. Draft estate planning documents, prepare binder, assist with

deliveries and notarize necessary documents

May 1997 - May 2010

Paralegal - City of Scottsdale - Prosecution Division

. Provided legal and administrative support for courtroom assigned

. Drafted written motions and responses with legal time constraints

. Arranged and attended witness interviews

. Prepared petitions to revoke probation on non-compliant cases

. Prepared arraignment cases on court docket, attended court, conveyed

offers, and follow-up

. Ordered incomplete departmental reports

. Responded to discovery requests in a timely manner, update disclosure

as supplemental requests and/or additional evidence or documents are

obtained

. Organized and reviewed trial cases to ensure all certified documents

if necessary were ordered, all witnesses/victims have been subpoenaed,

and discovery has been complete.

. Researched prior convictions, such as DUI and Driving While License

Suspended cases

. Ordered and alleged prior convictions, prepared in-custody cases on a

needed basis

. Performed criminal history and MVD records using the ACJIS

Skills

. Work well under stressful situations and resourceful problem solver

with ability to bring quick resolution to challenging situations

. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

. Knowledge of principles and practices of the legal system including

courts, statutes, and ordinances, legal terminology, and procedures

. Procedures and methods of discovery, disclosure, case analysis, and

trial preparation

. Familiar with legal time constraints and deadlines imposed by law

. Exercising good judgment and applying legal ethics in making decisions

. Work well both independently and as a contributing member of the team

. Fluent in Microsoft Office programs, Access, Omega, Wealth Docs, PC

Law, and ACT

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