RACHEL L. CELANO

** ****** **** *****

Guilford, Connecticut 06437

203-***-**** / 203-***-**** cell

acfab5@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position that will allow me to utilize my 17 years of professional

experience, education and special skills.

EXPERIENCE: WIGGIN AND DANA LLP, New Haven, Connecticut.

Litigation and Franchise Paralegal 2001-2014

Actively supported attorneys in all aspects of litigation matters including franchise and appeals.

Drafted and prepared correspondence, motions, pleadings and other related documents;

handled discovery including witness scheduling and preparation, document review and

production; prepared attorneys for various hearings, depositions, arbitrations and trials

including preparation of exhibits. Efficient in electronic court filings and manual filings in

state, federal and appellate courts. Proofread, cite checked and edited various documents,

pleadings, articles and other publications. Prepared audit responses. Maintained case files.

Attended to billing. Extensive client and professional contact.

LAW OFFICES OF JOHN T. DILLON, Guilford, Connecticut.

Paralegal 1997-2001

Worked independently on preparing real estate documents for sales, purchases and commercial

loans. Prepared closing transactions, tax adjustments and title insurance policies, met strict

deadlines. Drafted and prepared wills, probate and estate documents. Maintained files and

computerized data base of clients. Generated billing and follow up procedures, ordered

supplies and inventory. Extensive client and professional contact.

EDUCATION: QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY, Hamden, Connecticut. May 1997

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, School of Liberal Arts

ABA approved program.

Minor: Sociology

Honors and Activities: Dean’s List, Legal Studies Association

SKILLS: Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Concordance, Westlaw, Lexis, and other

various programs. Posses excellent administrative, communication, and strong organizational

skills. Able to multi-task and produce quality work in high-pressure situations. Work well

both independently and as part of a team.

OTHER: Notary Public, State of Connecticut

ACTIVITIES: Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer

CPR/AED certification

References are available upon request.

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