Manager Insurance License

Paralegal/legal assistant position (Indianapolis, Franklin)

Date: 2012-10-21, 8:02PM EDT

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JUDITH D. CHIZUM KNEPP

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Franklin, Indiana 46131

SUMMARY:

Highly organized Paralegal with extensive office administration, client interface and legal document development experience.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Created and established a probate/estate planning Legal Writing

Division in a private firm Active listener

Daily docket reports

Created and organized a debt collection division in Effective conflict resolution

A corporate office Sound judgment

Ethical

Legal/non-legal research Decisive

Team player Estate planning

Ability and knowledge to prepare Small claims cases Probate

Public speaking Quick learner

Meet deadlines Professional demeanor

Ability to work with diverse population Ability to work independently

Prepared Inheritance Tax Returns Prepared Final Accountings

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Obtained bail bond insurance license Closing Title Agent

Studied and received Paralegal Certificate Advocate for elderly

Received an Associate degree Probate Paralegal

Legal administration tasks

Generated, typed, formatted and edited letters, documents, motions and client forms

Legal Acumen

In-depth knowledge of legal proceedings, motions, orders, and client assessment.

EXPERIENCE:

BIG DAWG BAIL BONDS, Franklin, Indiana August 2011 to October 2012

Bail Bond Agent

Answered telephones, met with clients' families and friends, interacted with the indemnitors, defendants, officers, jail staff, court clerks and other personnel related to the industry. Prepared legal documents for filing with the court and jail. Prepared daily reports, worked with recovery agents, and Department of Insurance, Bail Bond division personnel. Knowledge of bail bond laws in the State of Indiana.

STARK LEASING, INC., Indianapolis, Indiana December 2012 to May 2011

Collections Paralegal

Reviewed case files with owner and attorney for filing with small claims court. Prepared complaints on behalf of the Plaintiff. Represented client at court procedures and worked with local court clerks. Processed and drafted legal complaints, summons, subpoenas, motions, notices, judgments and interrogatories. Answered telephone, greeted clients, and drafted correspondence along with billing invoices. Interacted with the Bureau of Motor Vehicle to secure vehicle titles.

STATE OF INDIANA Indianapolis, Indiana August 2007 to October 2009

ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

Paralegal

Supported a team of two attorneys. Drafted legal documents including, but not limited to complaints, summons, subpoenas, motions, orders, correspondence and interrogatories. Scheduled court dates and appointments, set reminders and depositions, performed research, met with defendants.

MIAMI COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, Peru, Indiana November 2005 to July 2007

Paralegal/Case Manager

Greeted the public, prepared client assessments, drafted and produced legal documents regarding child support and check deception cases. Generated motions, correspondence, pleadings and other court documents to be filed with the courts. Prepared trial binder, called upon witnesses to testify at court hearings, worked with the Victim's Advocate division, developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases. Supported a team of three deputy prosecutors and the Prosecutor. Record keeper of the Prosecutor's budget. Worked with the Auditor and Clerk's Offices.

EDUCATION:

Indiana University of South Bend, South Bend, Indiana December 2000

Paralegal Certificate, emphasis in legal studies

Michiana College, South Bend, Indiana December 1989

Associates degree of applied science

Emphasis in legal studies

Seminars: client interviewing and ethical procedures

AFFILLATIONS:

Bail Bond Association

Non-for-profit associations

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