ANGELINA L. TAYLOR

H: 216-***-**** acridp@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Paralegal and Legal Assistant adept at working in professional business environments, driven to maintain ethical standards while providing top-notch assistance to attorneys.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies - ABA Certified Cuyahoga Community College

Bachelor of Arts (Paralegal Studies): 04/2016 Expected Graduation Tiffin University

SKILLS:

MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Team player, Pacer, Legal research and writing (LexisNexis, Westlaw, manual), Type 50+ wpm, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Detail orientated, Extremely organized, Fast learner, Self-starter, Professional, Interpersonal Skills

APPLICABLE COURSEWORK:

Tiffin University: 3.75GPA

Course: Grade:

Property Law & Transactions N/A (current course)

Litigation II N/A (current course)

Legal Research and Writing I & II A

Contract/Sales A

Litigation I A

Management of Organization A

WORK HISTORY

Administrative Assistant EDENS (RH Legal) - Atlanta, Georgia 06/2015 – Present

Use Appian Dealflow to input and track new deals, deal changes, and renewals.

Access Concur Expense and Travel for travel arrangements and monthly expense reports.

Draft and distribute Commission Agreements.

Coordinate and prepare for weekly Leasing Activity Status Meetings, take minutes for same.

Generate Reports and LAS forecasts.

Administrative Assistant Answering Cleveland – Cleveland, Ohio 11/2013 – 04/2014

Used Infinity and Intelligent Series to receive calls and accurately take messages.

Relayed information and messages according to client specific instructions.

Highly professional phone etiquette at all times.

Insurance Settlement Analyst Safeguard Properties - Brooklyn, Ohio 09/2012 - 12/2013

Investigated claims, evaluated damages and reviewed for supplemental funds when applicable.

Proudly adhered to and upheld their motto, Customer Service = Resolution.

Reviewed and billed repairs completed pursuant to insurance claim settlements.

Evaluated entire property history for conveyance condition.

Full Time Student 08/2009 – 05/2012

Carried 16 credit hours per semester

Dean’s List

Overall GPA of 3.8

Legal Assistant Margolius, Margolius & Associates - Cleveland, Ohio 10/2008 - 04/2009

Temporary Assignment.

Interviewed clients for and assisted clients with Social Security paperwork.

Used Prevail Case Management to track activity on cases.

Responsible for dictation from attorneys.

Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.

Worked as a team with attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants.

Legal Assistant Stafford & Stafford Co., L.P.A - Cleveland, Ohio 12/2007 - 10/2008

Scheduled depositions, mediations, client appointments, court hearings, etc.

Worked closely with attorney during litigation.

Reviewed and analyzed privileged documents with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.

Drafted and compiled appropriate and timely responses, such as, Discovery, Request for Interrogatories and Admissions, as well as, Requests for Production of Documents

Coordinated trial preparation by organizing trial notebooks, exhibits and other key evidence.

Investigated facts and case law, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare defense of cases.

Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.

Developed a working relationship with court personnel, clients, and other attorneys.

Legal Assistant/ Paralegal Saffold & Johnson, LLC - Cleveland, Ohio 01/2004 - 10/2007

Organized and maintained office filings and case management.

Conducted legal research using Westlaw and other on-line search engines.

Kept day-to-day record of clients' civil and/or criminal dockets.

Retrieved appropriate records and data as directed.

Screened calls and reviewed cases for potential case acceptance.

Drafted legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings and appeals.

Filed all pleadings with the court clerk, including federal electronic filings.

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