RESUME
KATY A. JAMES
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
714-***-****( **********@*********.***
Objective Utilizing my skills and continuing to work within the legal/admin field
wherein I can further learn and be an asset to my department and Company.
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE LAW GROUP, IRVINE, CA 2007 - Present 2007 - Present
Experience
Paralegal/ Assistant to Douglas W. Stern, Esq., SW Regional Litigation Manager
Western Regional
Prepare all correspondence (letters, pleadings, etc.) for Attorney Stern
Perform E-Filing with Federal and U.S. District Courts
Handle all Disclaimers and Declarations of Non-Monetary Status
Using Excel spreadsheet program, prepare reports for trial cases
Review and prepare Attorney Timesheets
Calendaring for Litigation Manager
Open and close Litigation Files
Handle Interpleader matters
Office Management duties (ordering supplies, staff meeting minutes, etc.)
Legal Assistant to Michael G. Dibb, Esq., Compliance Officer
Prepared letters/responses to the CA Dept. of Insurance
Made travel arrangements
Prepared expense reports for Attorney Dibb
Legal Assistant to Subpoena Department Manager
Handled all subpoenas (Civil and Federal) for Chicago Title and Ticor Title
Responded to all file requests in a timely manner to meet required deadlines
Corresponded with County Managers, CTOs and Escrow Officers to obtain
all necessary documentation
Handled disclaimers - From set-up in CPS to filing declarations of non-monetary
status and disclaimers of interest with the Court
Assisted Dept. Manager with handling of Interpleaders
Processed billings and recoupment of monies from outside attorneys for
Handling of subpoenas.
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Education National Paralegal College
Paralegal Certificate 2008 - 2009
Career Academy, Anaheim, CA 2005- 2006
State Licensed/Board Certified Cosmetologist
SKILLS Proficient in MS Word, WordPerfect and Excel
Knowledge of LexisNexis and ability to search cases
Proficient in Legal Solutions
Proficient with Title Point
Proficient with Litigation Inquiry Processing System (LIPS)
Knowledge of Claims Processing System (CPS)
Typing speed 70 WPM, high energy, fast learner, ability to work with little
supervision, used to fast-paced working environment.
Business and personal references upon request
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