Alicia-Jean Bernier
** ******** *****• Simsbury, CT 06070 • 860-***-**** • **********@*****.***
EDUCATION University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
ABA approved Professional Certificate Paralegal Studies, 2013
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, 2010
RELATED Gagliardi& Doucette, LLC, Manchester, CT
EXPERIENCE Real Estate Paralegal Intern, 2013
• Work one-on-one with in-office paralegal creating new client files for Attorney’s
• Prepare HUD forms, closing documents and related forms using CATIC
• Assist Attorney’s in title searches and mortgage recordings
Foreclosure Clinic, Hartford, CT,
Volunteer, 2012
• Assist homeowners to represent themselves in the foreclosure mediation process in
collaboration with legal staff
BUSINESS COD Consulting, Staffing Agency - Hartford Insurance Co, Simsbury, CT 2007-2009
EXPERIENCE Rater/Underwriter Assistant – Group Benefits/Reinsurance Plus Division, 2009
• Prepared quote files and cases into Quote Tracking System to be rated and
underwritten
• Created acceptance letters for sold cases, entered data into system
• Conversed frequently with raters and underwriters regarding quote requests
Underwriting Administrative Duties, Windsor, CT 2008, 2009
• Archiving files due to relocation
• Update Quote Tracking System
• Prepared training manuals for Underwriting manager
Account ManagementAvon, CT, 2007
• Worked on the Outbound team calling other insurance companies to check on status
of incoming transactions
• Dealt frequently with brokerage firms
PROFESSIONAL Central Connecticut Paralegal Association, Member, 2012 – Present
ASSOCIATIONS Connecticut Bar Association, Member, 2012 – Present
ACTIVITIES Student Paralegal Association, University of Hartford, Member, 2012 –May 2013
• Work with students and faculty creating events such as roundtable discussions
including the CCPA President and the Paralegal Program Director
CUSTOMER Saybrook Fish House, Canton, CT
SERVICE Waitress/Bartender, 2011-Present
Dish n’ DatRestaurant, Canton, CT
Waitress/Bartender, 2010-2011
OTHER Volunteer English Tutor in Italy, 2011
EXPERIENCE