ANGELA R. GARRETT

**** ***** **** ** ***, Atlanta, Georgia 30339

770-***-**** / 305-***-**** (cell) Email: ab0zug@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

John Marshall Law School Atlanta, Georgia

3L, Part-time Evening Student

Florida International University Miami, Florida

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Psychology

Miami Dade College Miami, Florida

Associates in Arts, Criminal Justice

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Virtual Paralegal Services Metro-Atlanta, Georgia

Paralegal 1/13 – Present

Independent Contractor

• Set up home based support office for local lawyers.

• Specializing in document production and legal research.

• Available for on-call needs, project assistance.

• Advanced skills area into legal blog writer and quarterly newsletter editor.

Law Office of Morris Hardwick & Schneider Sandy Springs, Georgia

Real Estate Paralegal 03/12 -1/13

Started off as Complaint Processor then

Promoted to Trial Paralegal after 2 months

• Set up and maintained foreclosure file caseload.

• Worked with support team on electronic productions, under the guidance of an attorney, as

well as conducting independent various document searches and factual research.

• Created and maintained internal case databases, ran searches on internal and external

document databases and systems, prepared matter materials for case preparation and

organized relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.

• Became fully experienced in motion practice, for litigation and general foreclosure matters

(plaintiff and defense side), court filings (general and electronic) and trial preparation

through judgment.

Law Office of Marshall Watson Commercial, Florida

Real Estate Paralegal 03/09 -3/10

Supervised by Keesha Robertson

Started off as Jr. Paralegal then promoted to Sr. Paralegal after 3 months

• Handled approximately 50-60 foreclosure files from referral through to sale.

• Responded to client inquiries via email and kept the client informed of the status of the

foreclosure process via on-line system.

• Responded to inquiries from the client’s customers in a timely manner.

• Prepared pleadings, court application documents and other required documents from firm

precedents for review of foreclosure lawyer.

• Managed and prioritized files.

Ben Ezra & Katz, P.A. Hollywood, Florida

Foreclosure Complaint Typist 2/07 -3/09

Supervised by Cheryl Davis

Promoted to Team Lead after 6 months

• Drafted foreclosure complaints based off of the information referrals

• Researched title and association memberships on a case by case basis

• Responsible for working on loans over $400K, and loans with homeowners associations,

condominium associations and other special requirements

• Responsible for implementing new policies brought on by the changing foreclosure laws in

the state of Florida

• Trained incoming team members

Florida Work Experience Program Miami, Florida

Student Intern 5/05 – 1/07

• Handled files as assigned by attorneys registered in the FWEP.

• Drafted Motions and Pleadings in Areas Including: Bankruptcy, Criminal Law,

Family Law, Immigration, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Worker’s

Compensation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Conversational Spanish (of Dominican Descent)

• Child Literacy Tutor and Sunday School Teacher

• Enjoys Cooking, Cycling, and Reading Auto-Biographies

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• LexisNexis, West Law, Word & Excel

• Outlook and MS-Word

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Prompt, professional, flexible and reliable

REFERENCES

Professional

The Law offices of Morris Hardwick & Schneider

1301 Hightower Trail, Suite 305

Sandy Springs, GA 30350.

Supervisor: Marvena White

770-***-****

Dates of Employment 3/2012 – 1/2013

The Law offices of Marshall C. Watson

1800 NW 49th St, Ste 120

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33309

954-***-****

Manager: Raul Molina

Supervisor: Keesha Robertson

Team Leader & Reference: Diane Barrett

Dates of Employment 3/2009 - 3/2010

Ben Ezra & Katz, P.A.

2901 Stirling Rd

Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33312

305-***-****

Manager: Lizzette Lopez

Supervisor: Cheryl Davis

Attorney & Reference: Ms. Celena Bibbins, Esq.

Dates of Employment 2/2007 - 2/2009

Personal

Robert Randall - 954-***-**** (cell)

Miami Dade Corrections Officer

Affiliation: Grade School mate and church colleague

Time known – 16 years

Georgia Ann Bedeau – 305-***-**** (cell)

Aventura, Fl Apple Software Technician

Affiliation: College mate

Time known – 9 years

Elishia Thompson – 404-***-**** (cell)

Atlanta, Ga Licensed Insurance Agent

Affiliation: Law School peer

Time known – 3 years

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