Assistant Management
Resume:
DARLENE R. TATLOW
***** **** ****** **** **, Bennett, CO 80102
EXPERIENCE
Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP 2/03 to
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Paralegal/Legal Assistant to four attorneys in the transactional/litigation
department dealing with business, real estate, estate planning, employment,
trust administration and tax matters. Independently manage case files,
prepare fee agreements and conflict letters. Manage calendars for four
attorneys and assigned task list. Prepare "work-in-progress" reports and
update as required. Prepare litigation documents, file same with court.
Manage large caseload for department. Assist in the preparation of
purchase and sale agreements, partnership agreements, operating agreements,
leases, amendments to same. Independently draft routine and complex
correspondence and memoranda. Research client matters including statutes,
codes and provide reports to requesting attorneys. Independently prepare
all documents to create limited liability companies, corporations and
partnerships, including bylaws, minutes and formation papers. Prepare
Statement of Information forms, reserve corporate names, daily contact with
Secretary of State's office regarding same. Obtain EIN numbers, S-
corporation status, etc. Created a limited liability procedures manual for
the firm. Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, co-
workers, opposing counsel and their staff. Perform administration duties
as required, i.e., review billings, invoices, submit same for payment,
prepare time sheets. Train temporary employees and orientate them to the
procedures of the office.
Legal Assistant to Estate Planning Department. Analyzed estate planning,
probate and funding matters. Independently prepared legal court documents
and correspondence. Performed routine and complex legal research and
writing. Analyzed and interpreted codes and procedures. Obtained
information from clients to prepare estate plans, (i.e., trusts, wills,
durable power of attorney for healthcare and asset management).
Independently, prepared deeds for transfer of real property. Case
management for multiple cases and assignments. Daily contact with court
personnel and clients.
Desmond Nolan Livaich & Cunningham 6/00 to
12/02
Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant to senior partner and 2 associate attorneys in the areas of
business, transactional, personal injury, probate, estate planning,
collection practices and general administration matters. Independently
prepare estate planning documents; meet with clients; assist in
administration of estates and probate matters. Independently revamped and
manage Collections Department preparing demand letters, complaints,
judgments, abstracts and case monitoring. Resulted in a 30% increase of
collection debt. Created a procedures manual for collections. Establish
communications with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel and their
staff. Compose routine/complex correspondence, prepare and compose
pleadings; research law for cases. Supervision of office equipment and
inventory, including supplies; case management of closed filing system.
Handle special projects as assigned.
Law Offices of David W. Holochuck
6/98 to 6/00
Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant to solo practitioner in the field of personal injury,
estate planning, probate and small business practices. Independently
manage court calendar, compose complex and day-to-day correspondence;
prepare and compose pleadings, research law and codes as required. Meet
with clients regarding initial intake of case, maintain client files and
case management.
EDUCATION
Paralegal Certificate, University of Southern Colorado, 2003
Notary Public
SKILLS
Typing WPM 95
Working knowledge of WordPerfect (all versions); Word; Microsoft Outlook;
Groupwise;
REFERENCES
Mary K. deLeo, Esq.
Wagner, Kirkman, Blaine, Klomparens & Youmans
10640 Mather Blvd., Suite 200
Mather, CA 95655
Cameron L Hess, Esq.
Wagner, Kirkman, Blaine, Klomparens & Youmans
10640 Mather Blvd., Suite 200
Mather, CA 95655
Edward K. Dunn, Esq.
Desmond Nolan Liviach & Cunningham
Sacramento, CA
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