Real Estate Assistant

K R IST I N M. MARC HATERRE

** ********* ****, ******* ****, New Jersey 07932 973-***-****

M ***********@*****.***

E xperienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant who enjoys challenge seeking opportunities to learn, improve

my skill set, and think outside the box. I would like to obtain a position that will enable me to utilize

my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to be a team player in a well

established organization within a stable environment that will lead to a lasting relationship.

Detail oriented with excellent research, investigative and reporting skills.

Exercise independent judgment and decision making abilities.

Use of discretion and high levels of confidentiality.

Ability to uphold ethical standards.

P rofessional Experience

Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus, Bridgewater, New Jersey

2008-2010

(Previous law firm, Laufer, Knapp, Torzewski & Dalena merged with Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus

t herefore all functions of worked maintained the same with the exception of the following.)

Worked one on one with accounting department to implement billing process. Handled more

delegation of work to different departments while overseeing and keeping t rack of same. Dealt less

w ith the everyday functions of a law office and was able to concentrate more on clients, files, legal

research and drafting of all necessary documentation.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant, L aufer, Knapp, Torzewski & Dalena, Morristown, New Jersey

2007-2008

Work alongside attorney during all phases of court/client cases. Schedule/arrange travel for attorney

and client. Draft all correspondence. Perform extensive legal research. Interview clients and witnesses

i n order to document all pertinent information and relay same to attorney. Analyze legal documents

for accuracy. Identify corporate laws, judicial decisions and legal articles. Draft/file all probate

documents, contracts, pleadings, real estate documents, partnership/shareholder agreements,

subpoenas, affidavits, depositions, wills, t rusts, t rust agreements, inventories, accounts, petitions,

p leadings, motions, etc. Prepare for closings, hearings, t rials, corporate and client meetings. Prepare

w rit ten reports regarding how cases should be handled. Prepare legal arguments and all necessary

documents to be filed with court. Aid attorney and associate in drafting of tax returns and formal

accountings. Obtain affidavits and assist attorney during t rials. Open, organize and t rack all files.

M aintain important files and case documents to make information available and easily accessible to

a ttorney. Maintain corporate minute books and resolutions. Obtain tax identification numbers.

P repare periodic income and principal distributions from t rusts. Transfers of all assets into t rusts,

p repare t rust accountings. Maintain financial records. Make income payments to t rust beneficiaries

and distribute payments at termination of t rust. Filing death certificate, notice to creditors and

securing of decedents home. Determine all assets, documentation necessary to effect sale/transfer of

assets, getting formal appraisals when necessary. Maintain estate records, bank accounts and

i nvestments (stocks, bonds, etc.) Collect/liquidate all decedent’s assets. Assess creditors’ claims.

Communicate with client regarding progress of case. Input/track/maintain all client billing. Review

p reliminary client bills and address any issues. Create court documents for guardianships and

conservatorships. Maintain those files from beginning to end dealing with clients, doctors, accounts,

etc. Handle entire probate process from beginning to end. Maintain complex dockets and files, both

manually and electronically. Answer questions and furnish information to keep attorney’s time free of

m inor detail type of work. When office manager was not in, I was put in charge of payroll, bank

accounts and bank deposits. Dictaphone experience. Reason for leaving: Trust/Estate

Department merged with Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus

L egal Assistant, M ichael L. Resnick, Esq., Morristown, New Jersey 2006-

2007

Prepare simple to moderately complex legal documents including, briefs, contracts, agreements,

p leadings, subpoenas, divorce agreements, wills, real estate documents, court papers and

correspondence in reference to matrimonial, real estate, estate planning and some corporate areas of

law. Conduct all file maintenance. Aid attorney in preparation of cases, t rials, mediations, hearings,

real estate closings, etc. Conduct legal research. Review and index information obtained prior to t rial

i n t rial binders. File and serve all legal documents with the courts and appropriate parties. Maintain

majority of client/office contact. Aid attorney in divorce, child custody, child support and other family

law matters. Assist in real estate closing process. Meetings with attorney and client to obtain all

necessary information. Maintain all office contact with client in order to keep up to date records and

evidence. Coordinate multifaceted office functions encompassing court calendars, retained court

reporters, scheduling of all meetings and conferences. Responsible for managing all aspects of law

office which included: managing all incoming/outgoing correspondence, ordering and dispensing of

office supplies and maintaining highly complex client files (opening/closing client matter numbers,

keeping comprehensive list of all client files, etc.) Track and record all billable hours for attorney in

order to input into system. Dictaphone experience Reason for leaving: Offered

h igher position at a new firm.

Account M anager, Wells Fargo Financial, Wayne, New Jersey 2005-

2006

Responsible for promoting and offering current clients with products that would aid them in

i mproving their needs. Assist clients through correspondence via mail, telephone contact and walk in

capacities. Administer small personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, etc. to clients. Draft all necessary

documents from beginning to finalization of documents with corporate. Draft mortgage and money

p lans for clients to review in order to best assess their needs. Continuous education of company and

banking policies to ensure protection for clients and company. Reason for leaving: Offered

position with law firm

Account M anager, M BNA America, Newark, New Jersey 2005-

2006

Responsible for all incoming call from clients. Maintain contact with personal client list. Ensured all

i mmediate client needs met in a swift and knowledgeable manner. Maintained quick and responsible

resolutions according to company policy and all banking rules/regulations. Continuous study of

company policies to clients including reward programs, changing rates, etc. Vast knowledge of

company products which consisted of over a hundred different affiliations. Received numerous

accommodations from company and clients because of my client relation skills. Reason for leaving:

Company bought out by Bank of America

Supe rvising M anager, Pappa Razzi Trattoria, Short Hills, New Jersey 2000-

2005

Responsible for business performance of restaurant. Analyze and plan restaurant sales levels and

p rofitability. Organize marketing activities such as promotional events and discount schemes. Prepare

reports at end of shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales. Creating/executing plans

for sales, profit and staff development. Setting/agreeing on budget with senior management. Planning

and coordinating all menus and specials. Coordinating the entire operation of the restaurant during

scheduled shifts. Managing staff and providing them with feedback. Responding to all customer

complaints. Ensuring all employees adhere to the company’s standards. Meeting/Greeting customers

and organizing reservations. Built my own t raining manual for all front door staff. Recruited, t rained

and motivated all staff. Organize and supervise shifts of kitchen, waiting and cleaning staff. Maintain

h igh standards of quality control, hygiene and health and safety. Maintaining of stock levels and

ordering of all food and supplies. Prepare cash drawers and petty cash as required. Support any area

of restaurant when circumstances required. Reason for

leaving: Offered new position at MBNA

I n te rnship, A IU, Parsippany, New Jersey Summer, 2000

Acted as an assistant to whoever needed general office functions accomplished. Dealt mainly with

company billing system by checking facts and numbers to ensure accuracy.

Volunteer, J uvenile Conference Committee, Florham Park, New Jersey 2000-

2004

Arbitrate dispute resolutions for juvenile offenders in order to avoid the court system

E ducation

Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Minors in Psychology and History (1999-2003)

Received Allyson Lennox Scholarship

H anover Park H igh School, East Hanover, New Jersey

College Preparation (1995-1999)

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