Real Estate Assistant

ROXANNE GORZYCKI

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RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75082

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214-***-**** (CELL)

214-***-**** (HOME)

SPENCER CRAIN CUBBAGE HEALY & MCNAMARA: March 2012 – February 2013

Legal Assistant/Paralegal for two partners and three associates specializing in litigation experience on behalf of management in

connection with all types of employment disputes, claims under Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, race, national

origin, sexual harassment claims, wrongful termination suits, defamation actions, employee benefits, health and safety matters, wage-

hour disputes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and numerous state statutes.

Resolves disputes related to non-competition agreements, class action lawsuits and cases in arbitration, breach of contracts, collection

cases, and OSHA and retaliation matters. Other responsibilities included preparation of all correspondence, original petitions, pleadings,

motions, briefs, orders, court filings and fees, E-filing, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Public Data research, drafting, background checks,

bankruptcy, buying and selling of real estate, preparing and answering discovery, subpoenas, deposition notices, witness and exhibit lists,

setting-up hearing dates, time entry, scheduling appointments, travel arrangements, expense reports, maintain all correspondence files,

pleading board filings, distribution/contact lists, calendar court dates and hearings, preparation for trial.

MICHAEL A. BARRAGAN, P.C.: July 2003 – May 2011

Paralegal/office manager for the Managing Partner/owner specializing in all types of commercial litigation, probate and family law

matters. Set-up the office, purchased all office equipment, created and managed the billing system, formatted all forms and documents.

Other responsibilities included preparation of all correspondence, original petitions, pleadings, motions, briefs, orders, court filings and

fees, E-filing, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Public Data research, drafting, background checks, Will and Estate Planning documents,

Divorce/Child Custody/Separation/Final Settlements, garnishment of wages, bankruptcy, buying and selling of real estate, preparing and

answering discovery, subpoenas, deposition notices, witness and exhibit lists, setting-up hearing dates, time entry, scheduling

appointments, maintain all correspondence files, pleading board filings, distribution/contact lists, calendar court dates and hearings,

preparation for trial and attended trials. Experience in filing documents with the Supreme Court of Texas, Northern District of Texas,

Southern District of Texas, Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas and Dallas County and Probate Courts. Worked with

minimal supervision and guidance.

GUIDA, SLAVICH & FLORES: February 2002 – June 2003

Legal Assistant/Paralegal for the Managing Partner and two additional partners specializing in state and local environmental law with

respect to operational, transactional and administrative matters, permitting, enforcement proceedings, and environmental litigation.

Preparation of all correspondence, presentations, proposals, public comments, research and other legal documentation. Coordinate and

maintain attorney(s) files, calendars, travel and client meeting arrangements, expense reports, time entry, billing, electronic rolodex

system and corporate meetings. Experience in working with all levels of employees and clients, prioritize multiple tasks and meet

various deadlines, excellent verbal/written communication skills, professional demeanor and exceptional interaction with clients.

GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER, LLP: June 2001 – February 2002

Paralegal for three attorneys in the Firm's Litigation Section and Appellate Practice Group. Partner's practice focuses on Texas State

Court Trial and Appellate Litigation. Preparation of all briefs, motions, orders, court filings and fees, research, drafting, correspondence,

answering discovery, deposition notices, subpoenas, etc. Maintain all correspondence files, pleading board filings, billing,

distribution/contact lists, calendar court dates and hearings. Maintain attorney(s) calendars, travel arrangements, scheduling of

appointments and client meetings, time entry and expense reports. Experience in filing with the Supreme Court of Texas, U.S. District

Court Northern District of Texas and various Dallas County District Courts.

QUILLING, SELANDER, CUMMISKEY & LOWNDS: March 2000 – May 2001

Paralegal/Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner and one associate in the Litigation Section. Partner specializes in SEC Fraud and

Receivership cases. Preparation of all motions, orders, filings, fees and correspondence. Coordinate all case documentation for court

hearings. Maintain all correspondence files, billing, research, drafting, pleading board filings. Travel to various case sites to prepare for

trial and hearings. Heavy interaction with investors regarding claim issues and final distribution of case funds. Maintain attorney(s)

calendars, travel and client meeting arrangements, presentations, expense reports, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize

multiple tasks and meet various deadlines, ability to work with all levels of employees and clients, excellent verbal/written

communication skills, exceptional client relationships and professional demeanor.

JACKSON WALKER LLP: August 1998 - March 2000

Legal Assistant for two attorneys in the Corporate Section. Knowledge and experience in formation of Corporations, sales and

purchases of Corporations, preparation of and taking Corporations public, SEC documentation, refinancing and sale of assets,

acquisitions, loan transactions, transactions that involve subsidiaries, stock options, stock sales and purchases, corporate and security

issues, formation of non-profit organizations. Maintain attorney(s) calendars, coordinating travel and client meeting arrangements,

preparation of correspondence, presentations, expense reports, strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and

meet various deadlines, ability to work with all levels of employees and clients, excellent verbal/written communication skills,

exceptional client relationships and professional demeanor.

JENKENS & GILCHRIST, PC, DALLAS, TEXAS:May 1994 - August 1998

Legal Assistant for two attorneys in the Commercial Real Estate group. Knowledge and experience in commercial and residential real

estate, finance, and commercial transaction with developers, sellers, purchasers, lenders and borrowers including commercial and

multifamily residential purchases and sales, lease preparation, contracts, amendments, loan transactions, due diligence, research, drafting,

construction and development, subdivisions, condominium development, foreclosure and remedial actions by creditors and borrowers,

homeowners associations, transactions involving government agencies, corporate and security issues, attend closings, prepare closing

binders. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the development of the in-house Real Estate CLE Program, D/FW Consular

Corps luncheons, Honorary Consul of Finland official duties, Planning & Social Committee, News & Views Paper, and Real Estate Team

Leader.

EDUCATION

SOUTH GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL, GARLAND, TEXAS

1982 HONOR GRADUATE

WADES FASHION MERCHANDISING COLLEGE, DALLAS, TEXAS

1983 HONOR GRADUATE, ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN APPLIED ARTS (2 YEAR DEGREE)

REAL ESTATE CAREER COLLEGE, RICHARDSON, TEXAS

1985 GRADUATE, LICENSE #386530

BROOKHAVEN JUNIOR COLLEGE, DALLAS, TEXAS

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MAJOR (2.5 YEARS)

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, WordPerfect 6.1, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, Power Point, Softsolutions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, E-

filing, Public Data, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Pacer, Adobe Reader, ProWrite, Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Express, Lotus Organizer, Harvard

Graphics, Freelance, PageMaker, E-Mail, Quicken, AS400, Elite, DOCS Open, CMSOpen, ProDocs, Groupwise, Time Matters,

Timeslips, Tabs III, Juris, Typing 80+, Transcription Module Release 5, 10 key, Bookkeeping/Accounting/Budget, various computers,

laser printers, fax machines, typewriters, Dictaphones, scanning and copy machines. Notary for the State of Texas since 1984.

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