Real Estate Vice President

Theresa L. Lozo

** *. *** ****** 315-***-**** or 534 0645

Ilion, NY 13357 abg249@r.postjobfree.com

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Matrimonial Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law, Bankruptcy Law, Wills, Social Security Disability and Personal

Injury.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer, New York

Relevant coursework in paralegal studies.

Empire State College

Utica, New York

AS in Human Services with a concentration in Legal Studies

Empire State College

Utica, New York

Pursuing course work towards a BS in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Legal Studies

Anticipated graduation date 12 11

EXPERIENCE

Kristen T. Shaheen, Esq. Attorney at Law & Assoc. LLP

77 Genesee Street, New Hartford, New York 13413 3/2000 12/2009

Paralegal

Served in many capacities including, but not limited to, receptionist, scheduler, legal secretary, bookkeeper, chief

legal assistant and paralegal.

Developed and implementing office procedure; responsible for recruiting, training and ongoing supervision of

employees and junior staff; managing and scheduling attorneys’ calendars and travel; performing paralegal and

secretarial duties, including client intake and assessments interviews, independently drafting and revising

contracts, case management, pleadings, discovery demands, motions, orders, judgments, wills, powers of

attorney, health care proxies, and analyzing and summarizing records. Attended trainings and educational

seminars to maintain current court guidelines and procedures.

Processed real estate closings, reviewed title reports, search results and prepared deeds and related transfer

documents, including statements of sale.

Maintained the Firm's bookkeeping, banking, payroll and quarterly tax reports. Served as cosignatory on the

Firm's checking accounts and held the authority to pay bills, order supplies and run the office in the attorney's

absence.

Directly interfaced with bankers, accountants, appraisers, physicians, hospitals, title agencies, abstracting

companies, attorneys, expert witnesses, politicians and other professionals.

Represented the firm at real estate closings, assisted the attorney at trial, both in and out of the courtroom,

accompanied the attorney to political and charitable events and served as a firm representative at community

functions.

SKILLS / STRENGTHS

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and

records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Dependable, cooperative, stress tolerant, and innovative.

Knowledgeable in areas of Federal, Supreme, Family, City, Town and Village Courts.

Skilled with computer systems and software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Quick Books, Calendar

Maker, Adobe, Word Perfect, and Microsoft Outlook.

Skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities, and delegating tasks.

Major strengths in planning, problem solving and communication.

Volunteer Experience

Ilion Pop Warner Association

Vice President of Youth Football ages 5 13

11/2005 – 11/2009

Ilion Pee Wee Wrestling League

Secretary

2007 2009

Ilion Central School Foundation

Active Member 2008 – Present

Herkimer County Independent Party

Secretary

2007 2009

** Licensed Notary Public

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