Prattville, 334-***-****
Alabama 36066 E-mail
abjves@r.postjobfree.com
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Paula Ansari
JUNE 2009-PRESENT
GRAINGER LEGAL SERVICES, LLC
PARALEGAL
DUTIES: MEET WITH CLIENTS, PREPARE BANKRUPTCY DOCUMENTS, FILE BANKRUPTCY
DOCUMENTS WITH COURT, RESPOND TO CLIENT CALLS AND INQUIRIES; PERFORM
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF ROUTINE LEGAL PROBLEMS AND ISSUES. ASSIST IN THE
PREPARATION OF LEGAL CONTRACTS, DEEDS, LEASES, AND OTHER LEGAL PLEADINGS,
INCLUDING DOMESTIC, CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LITIGATION, SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
AND APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY. ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF
CASES AND HEARINGS. PREPARE CORRESPONDENCE AND PLEADINGS RELATED TO THE
WORK. FILE LEGAL DOCUMENTS VIA ALAFILE, FILE DOCUMENTS VIA CM/ECF, UPDATE
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS. GENREAL OFFICE DUTIES: ANSWER PHONE, FILE DOCUMENTS,
ETC. PREPARE CASE NOTES. ORDER SUPPIES FOR OFFICE, HANDLE ALL BANK
DEPOSITS FOR OFFICE, PERFORM RELATED WORK AS ASSIGNED.
MAY 2007-JUNE 2009
MORRIS & MCANNALLY, LLC
PARALEGAL
DUTIES: MEET WITH CLIENTS, RESPOND TO CLIENT CALLS AND INQUIRIES; PERFORM
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF ROUTINE LEGAL PROBLEMS AND ISSUES. ASSIST IN THE
PREPARATION OF LEGAL CONTRACTS, DEEDS, LEASES, AND OTHER LEGAL PLEADINGS.
ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF CASES AND HEARINGS, INCLUDING DOMESTIC AND
CIVIL LITIGATION, MEDICAID PLANNING AND APPLICATION FOR MEDICAID BENEFITS.
PREPARE CORRESPONDENCE AND PLEADINGS RELATED TO THE WORK. UPDATE LEGAL
PUBLICATIONS. PREPARE CASE NOTES. PERFORM RELATED WORK AS ASSIGNED.
[REASON FOR LEAVING: COMPANY WAS SPLITTING UP AND I WAS INFORMED I WOULD
NOT HAVE A JOB.]
DECEMBER 2004 - MAY 2007
LAW OFFICES OF JACQUELINE E. AUSTIN
LEGAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST
DUTIES: GREET CLIENTS, ANSWER ALL INCOMING CALLS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE,
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, PERFORM RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF ROUTINE LEGAL
PROBLEMS AND ISSUES. ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF LEGAL CONTRACTS, DEEDS,
LEASES, AND OTHER LEGAL PAPERS OF A ROUTINE NATURE. ASSIST IN THE
PREPARATION OF CASES AND HEARINGS OF A ROUTINE NATURE. CONDUCT FACTUAL
INVESTIGATIONS OF A LIMITED SCOPE. PREPARE CORRESPONDENCE AND PLEADINGS
RELATED TO THE WORK. UPDATE LEGAL PUBLICATIONS. PREPARE CASE NOTES.
PERFORM RELATED WORK AS ASSIGNED.
[REASON FOR LEAVING: BETTER OPPORTUNITY WITH HIGHER INCOME.]
Skills
. Strong oral and written communication skills.
. Detail oriented; adherence to deadlines and budgets.
. Proven ability to work independently in all aspects of Litigation,
including Family Law, Bankruptcy and Real Estate.
. High sense of diligence and ability to effectively multi-task several
complex assignments with tight deadlines.
. Strong critical thinking skills.
. Strong computer skills and Proficiency in computer applications
(Microsoft Office and WordPerfect)
. Proficiency in developing excellent relationships with coworkers and
clients.
. Great ability to work independently and with a team "to get the job
done".
. Remarkable skill at organizing work and resolving problems that arise in
day to day activities.
. In-depth ability to work with difficult clientele in a respectful and
courteous manner.
. Observant, intuitive and conscientious with great attention to detail.
. Deep ability to institute and conduct all phases of office procedures.
Education
. First Union Branch Administration Program - Diploma of Graduation July
1994
REFERENCES:
Jon Moody, Esq.
Deputy District Attorney
Montgomery County, Alabama
334-***-**** Work
Dana Morgan
Office Manager
Morris Law Firm
Holtville, Alabama
334-***-**** Cell
334-***-**** Work
Susan Lehmann
Private Eyes Investigation
Wetumpka, Alabama
334-***-**** Cell