Sharmeen N. Wright

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SUMMARY

Offering over 10 years experience as a Paralegal within varied industries. Recognized by my employers, as a highly motivated and dedicated professional. Maintains client confidentiality at all times.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent Communication skills

Provides appropriate referrals

Conduct research using Westlaw, Lexis- Nexis, E-Filing

Blue Case Management System, Summation Database

IPro & DocsOpen, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Publisher & Outlook

Carefully draft legal pleadings& responses to interrogatories

Prepared client correspondence

WORK EXPERIENCE

Compliance Paralegal (contract ended early)

Robert Half (Vantis Life Insurance Company), Windsor, CT Jan.2014-Feb.2014

Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends

Conduct legal research as needed using Westlaw and other electronic media

Received and, reviews, and responded to various inquiries from internal and external sources, including, without limitation, patients and state/federal oversight agencies

Review & process all producer credentialing documents submitted by agents, brokers, sales force, case installation & underwriting

Assist in processing disputed claims

Family Sabbatical 2007-2014

Took time to care for a family member

Paralegal 2006

Merry Employment Group (Jackson O’Keefe & Phelan), Hartford, CT

Draft legal contracts

Produce client correspondence using Dictaphone

Answered incoming calls and direct to appropriate party

Personal Injury

Insurance Defense

Legal Research

E-Filing

Prepared trial files and binders for the court room

Paralegal 2004 - 2006

Hobart West Staffing Agency (Anderson & Reynolds), Hartford, CT

Draft responses to interrogatories

Prepare legal pleadings

Complete legal research & prepare client correspondence

Perform general office duties

Assist attorneys with deposition preparation

Assist attorneys with Real estate title searches

Personal Injury

E-filing

Legislative Assistant 2002 - 2004

State of Connecticut House of Representatives Office, Hartford, CT

Plan / organize work according to Legislative schedule & priorities

Confer / coordinate work assignments & schedules with assigned legislators

Perform legislative bill tracking & research Connecticut statutes

Perform research on matters of legislative & constituent interest

Assists legislators in planning public relations activities, including newsletters, press releases, appearances and related opportunities, and coordinates mailing program.

Types and composes confidential letters and reports.

Prepares materials for meetings and conferences and coordinates meeting conference details.

Screens incoming correspondence or calls, refers them to appropriate liaisons or staff members, and follows up to assure response or action by legislator.

Compiles summary reports on legislative.

Compiles summary reports on legislative matters.

Performs special assignments, studies, and routine administrative functions as directed.

Compliance Paralegal 2000 - 2002

United Healthcare Insurance Company, Hartford, CT

Legal research

Analyze government regulations

Draft broker and agent contracts

Update & maintain agent & broker data

Review & process all producer credentialing documents submitted by agents, brokers, sales force, case installation & underwriting

Assist in processing disputed claims

Assist attorneys with disputed claims& contacted outside counsel

E-Filing

Legal Assistant 1999 - 2000

Kenny, Brimmer, Melley & Mahoney, Hartford, CT

Draft interrogatories relating to the legal system

Assist attorneys in real estate title searches& E-Filing

Assist attorneys with deposition preparation

Complete legal research & prepare client correspondence

Personal Injury

Insurance Defense

Medical Malpractice

Draft contracts

Perform general office duties

E-Filing

Prepared trial files and binders for the courtroom

EDUCATION

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

American InterContinental University, Schaumburg, IL 2013 –2016

Master of Science in Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in Legal Studies 2013-2016

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ.

Master of Science in Forensic Psychology (Anticipated Graduation Date of September 2018)

Argosy University, Pittsburgh, PA.

Bachelor of Science in Human Services 2000

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Paralegal Certificate 1997

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Connecticut Notary Public (Appointed- 7/20/2017- Expiration Date-7/31/2022)

Authorized Duties

Certify documents, administer oaths and affirmations, draft affidavits, notarize documents, witness events and perform additional related duties.

VOLUNTEER WORK

Tutor / Mentor 1996 – 1997

Americorps, Hartford, CT

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