ALAN KARMIN

*** ****** ****, ****** ******, NJ **076 732-***-**** acpwby@r.postjobfree.com

I am a litigation paralegal with experience in all facets of the litigation process as well as a NJICLE -trained mediator.

I have worked independently for solo practitioners and small law firms providing legal support services on complex

legal files in many areas of law and have extensive experience with cases at the Appellate Division and the New

Jersey Supreme Court. In my past experience I have demonstrated powerful leadership and management expertise;

strong organizational and facilitation abilities; a strong ability to manage heavy caseloads; and excellent written and

verbal communication skills.

Litigation Paralegal 2008-Present

Karmin Paralegal Services, New Jersey

Charged with all aspects of motion practice and trial preparation as well as the appeal process. Maintain direct

contact with clients, opposing law offices and judge’s chambers. W ork with attorneys (internal and external) and

gather information from clients and others. Manage legal files and records for discovery, investigation and

processing including the monitoring and management of discovery and other deadlines. Follow up on

investigation requests. Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, certifications, appellate briefs, NJ Supreme Court

writ of certiorari and briefs, and other documents as necessary. Analyze discovery, investigative and other

documents preparing summaries of same as requested. Draft and prepare correspondence and other written

documents as required. Gather and organize exhibits, documen ts, trial data and other materials in response to

management requests, subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories, motions for summary judgment etc.;

arrange for extensions of time as needed. Prepare records for expert rev iew. Monitor files and escalate issues

requiring attorney involvement.

Mediator 2012-Present

Karmin Paralegal Services, New Jersey and New York

NJICLE-trained mediator providing services to litigants in matrimonial and civil matters. Maintain private practice

with referrals from attorneys, New Jersey Superior Court, and past clients.

Other Recent Experiences:

Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County 2007-2012

Director (Consultant), New Jersey Alliance of Family Support Organizations 2007-2008

Director of Development and Marketing, Tri-County American Red Cross 2005-2007

Executive Director of Development, Bloomfield College 2004-2005

Director of Development, Easter Seals New Jersey 2002-2004

Education and Training

Communications/Broadcast Journalism, Bachelor of Arts, University of Miami, Florida

English Degree, Brigham Young University

Paralegal Certification, Union County College

Mediation Training, NJICLE

Technology

Adept at all Microsoft Office programs

Proficient with research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis

Experienced in website design, development and maintenance

Utilize social media including Facebook, Twitter, Constant Contact and LinkedIn.com

Honors

Alpha Epsilon Rho, National Broadcasters Honor Society, University of Miami chapter

Lamda Epsilon Chi, National Paralegal Honor Society, Union County College chapter

Professional Affiliations

New Jersey State Bar Association

Paralegal Association of New Jersey

Association of Fundraising Professionals

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