Angela Vara

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Atlanta, GA ****9

404-***-**** / acgx4k@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position with a law firm that will allow me to integrate my

interpersonal skills, organizational abilities and three years of in-house

paralegal experience to contribute to company growth and profitability.

EXPERIENCE

Paralegal

Clark & Washington, LLC (Atlanta) GA

May 2012 - Present

. Obtain and analyze client's financial history and debt ratio by gathering

critical information regarding income, expenses, assets, and creditors

owed.

. Prepared bankruptcy petitions, exhibits and schedules to be filed with

the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

. Correspond with clients and trustees regularly regarding case status,

upcoming hearings and items needed.

. Cure trustee objections has to case confirmation by executing plan

modifications, amending schedules on client's petitions, running terms

and collecting proofs and other essential documentation.

. Collect and assess client tax returns to aid in the filing of proper

motions to retain or ratify the retention of tax refunds.

. Discuss advantages and disadvantages, rights and responsibilities of

signing reaffirmation agreements, drafted pleas of stay and assisted

clients in obtaining garnished funds.

. Highly knowledgeable in bankruptcy laws and court proceedings,

specifically Chapter 7 & 13.

Legal Assistant

W. Winston Briggs Law Firm (Atlanta, GA)

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

. Prepared and drafted medical chronologies, demand letters and exhibit

lists.

. Summarized depositions and discovery in preparation for trial and

settlement agreements.

. Conducted legal research using LexisNexis and ProLaw Enterprise.

. Created and implemented an organized filing system, consisting of

subpoenas, affidavits and other integral documents.

. Interviewed perspective clients and analyzed their potential claims with

attorney prior to retaining clients.

Youth Sports Coordinator

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta (Atlanta, GA)

June 2005 - Dec 2009

. Coordinated and organized youth sports programs, including soccer,

basketball and tee-ball.

. Recruited and managed a volunteer staff of over fifty coaches

. Contributed to the annual Partner with Youth Fundraiser by acquiring

coaches and team parents to campaign and raise funds for underprivileged

youth scholarship opportunities.

. Created and distributed marketing materials throughout the community to

promote sports programs.

Volunteer Experience

Atlanta Humane Society April

2011-May 2012

. Cared for cats and dogs eligible for adoption, including walking,

feeding, cleaning and training said animals.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology

Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)

Aug 2004 - May 2010

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