Objective

Seeking employment utilizing strong reception, administrative and organization skills. Provide enthusiastic multi-tasking and comprehension of procedure. Highly motivated to work independently or part of a team effort to achieve goals. Detail oriented with attention to accurate information, spelling and grammar. Superior telephone and face to face communication combined with outgoing and friendly personality.

Qualifications

Highly computer literate with proficiency in WordPerfect, TimeMatters, MSWord, and Adobe. Familiar with Excel, QuickBooks and Outlook. Type and/or transcribe at 80 words per minute. Certified (New York State) Paralegal (1991); Notary Public and former licensed New York State Realtor (Century 21).

Employment History

June 2008/November 2008. Law Offices of James J. Sexton, Esq. All aspects of paralegal and administrative support for fast paced boutique matrimonial law firm. Prepared uncontested divorce packages for submission to County Clerk and drafted Family Court Petitions. Finalize discovery documents in contested divorce actions. Professional and effective communication with Court personnel, opposing Counsel and Process Servers. Notary services for clients as well as employer.

2007/2008 Alvin L. Spitzer, Esq. Maintain attorney’s calendar, heavy client contact as well as Court personnel and Assistant District Attorneys for criminal defense law firm. Draft correspondence, defense litigation, matrimonial responses and Family Court Petitions. Preparation of final divorce documents for judicial execution. Exposure to Landlord/Tenant cases, adoption and name change Petitions. Attendance at real estate closings.

2001/2003 (Maternity-Twins) Beattie Padovano. Preparation of closing documents for purchase and refinance. Review of title abstracts, surveys, meets and bounds descriptions and appraisals. Lease and abstract preparation for corporate clientele throughout New Jersey and New York. Client contact via verbal and written communication.

1991/2001 (Maternity) Ricki H. Berger, Esq. Contract review and preparation for purchasers and sellers as well as documents necessary for efficient real estate closings. Property management liaison with Attorney General’s Office (E. Spitzer) for Receivership property in Middletown. Daily contact with County Attorney concerning sensitive employee conduct cases and representation of Rockland Community College tenure staff misconduct issues.

1997/1999 Sweeny, Cohn, Stahl & Vaccaro. Extensive title report review, survey comparison to legal description, draft commercial commitment letters and review of property appraisals. Generate closing documents for commercial, residential and refinancing closings for bank attorney representing Yonkers Savings and Loan.

1991/1996 Greenbaum & Moran, P.C. Paralegal and administrative support for real estate law firm representing purchaser, seller, refinancing homeowner and land developer. Prepared and negotiated contracts under guidance of the senior partner (Rainmaker). Review of bank documents and objections to title. Closing paralegal for all real estate transactions. Attendance at Zoning Board of Approval meetings for building code variances and permits. Utilized TimeSheets to maintain billable time. Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll.

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