MARY J. GRAY

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West Hartford, CT 06110

Home: 860-***-****

acous7@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

ABA Paralegal Certificate and B.S. in Paralegal Studies Program obtained at the University of Hartford. Top-notch

office / administrative professional with 30+ years of experience looking to obtain a paralegal position with career

growth potential. Self-motivated, proactive, reliable, conscientious, detail-oriented team player. Excellent

interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills as well as the ability to resolve problems and multi-task in high

pressure situations.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

2014 – 2015 Cantor Colburn LLP – Hartford, CT

Legal Administrative Assistant in US Chemical Group

• Received training on many aspects of patent law.

• Drafted and revised patent documents.

• Assembled various templates.

• Maintained calendars and docket items.

• Entered attorneys’ time into Inprotech.

2009 - 2014 Madsen, Prestley and Parenteau LLC - Hartford, CT

Legal Secretary/Receptionist

• Greeted / scheduled appointments / took payments for clients.

• Took down critical client information and passed along to attorneys.

• Assisted bookkeeper with accounting duties including payables.

• Organized and maintained client files for attorneys / paralegals.

• Ordered operational supplies.

2001 – 2009 Shipman & Goodwin, LLP - Hartford, CT

Legal Secretary - Labor & Employment / Litigation / Business

• Prepared and E-filed correspondence, pleadings, other documents both state and federal.

• Maintained files from opening to closing including necessary updates using PACER.

• Managed appointments; met with clients.

• Processed monthly bills in CMS ensuring compliance with

accounting deadlines.

• Ensured timesheets were accurately submitted / input daily.

• Processed expense reports; all travel-related expenses.

1988 – 2001 Robinson & Cole LLP - Hartford, CT

Legal Secretary - Litigation

• Managed client files from opening to closing.

• Processed monthly billings.

• Responded to complaints; assisted to resolve and followed-up

with clients to ensure satisfaction of concerns.

• Updated client records and litigation documentation.

COMPUTER SKILLS

LexisNexis, Westlaw, PACER, PC Law, PerfectLaw, Inprotech, Microsoft Word, Excel,

PowerPoint.

EDUCATION

University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT

Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies, ABA Approved Program – Sept. 2013

Obtained Paralegal Certificate – May 2011

Research/Drafting:

• Drafted research memorandum.

• Drafted Memorandum of Law using Blue Book citations.

• Drafted pleadings, discovery, motions and legal correspondence.

• Conducted research and analysis; briefed cases.

• Drafted contracts and agreements.

• Assembled paperwork to start up various businesses.

EDUCATION (CONTD).

Internship: Assisted Attorney Sharron Dillon with her Social Security Disability and

Veterans Disability clients. Conducted research, learned Social Security processes and

forms and Veterans Disability processes and forms. (Completed: Fall 2013)

Rochester College, Rochester, Michigan Graduated: May 1986

Associate in Applied Science / Legal Assistant Program

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

E-Filing Tutorial – Connecticut Superior Court Website

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Connecticut Bar Association, Paralegal Section (2011)

Central Connecticut Paralegal Association (2009)

National Federation of Paralegal Associations (2009)

PRO BONO

Participated in Foreclosure Prevention Clinics sponsored by CT Fair Housing Center and the University of Hartford

Paralegal Program. – 2010-2011

• Met with clients going through the foreclosure process and reviewed paperwork

• Advised clients on what pleadings to complete

• Discussed mediation process

Participation in Pardon Assistance Program sponsored by Statewide Legal Services. – Spring 2012

• Review of client file to see where client is at in the Pardon Assistance process

• Communicate with Statewide Legal Services regarding client

• Complete Pardon Assistance Application

• Communication with client

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