Jeanne Chabot

**** ******* ******* *** • Victor NY 14564

(m) 585-***-**** • (h) 585-***-**** / ac1vf9@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/in/jeannemchabot

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A legal and executive administrative professional dedicated to the facilitation of smooth business operations. Strong managerial and organizational skills, including:

Knowledge of multiple law disciplines • Resourceful approach to problem solving

Research, fact analysis and due diligence • Improving efficiency and cost reductions

EDUCATION

BS, Interdisciplinary Studies, St. John Fisher College, Rochester NY

AS, Allied Health Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington VT

Licenses/Certifications

Paralegal Certificate, Notary Public, Accredited Fitness Instructor

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw and PACER.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Paralegal 2016 – 2017

Underberg & Kessler LLP, Rochester NY

Support Banking, Corporate & Business and Trademark departments.

Assist counsel with commercial real estate transactions; obtain and coordinate due diligence materials for closings; prepare and file organizational documents for domestic and foreign corporations, [P]LLC’s and partnerships; monitor publication status; review and evaluate corporate records and shareholder records; prepare stock certificates and maintain ledgers; track the firm’s trademark calendar, and file federal and state renewals in a timely manner; process matter invoices; maintain the firm’s NYS DOS draw-down account; online research.

Communicate with NYSDOS, NYSED and County Clerk’s Offices to ensure accuracy/timeliness of filings and to follow-up on status of same; prepare correspondence and interact with clients, outside counsel and the firm’s filing service regarding necessary business matters.

Litigation Paralegal 2013 – 2016

Brown Hutchinson LLP, Rochester NY

Assisted multiple attorneys in a firm specializing in premises liability defense, commercial litigation, personal injury, debt collection and general business counsel.

Responsibilities included drafting discovery, motion and settlement documents; procurement and analysis of medical/financial records; organization of same using various database software; preparation of arbitration/mediation materials; assist counsel with RFP preparation; case law research; participation in client interviews; maintaining case files; mentoring junior employees.

Extensive communication with outside counsel, court/agency personnel, internal staff and clients.

585-***-**** Jeanne Chabot ac1vf9@r.postjobfree.com

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In-House Paralegal 2004 - 2012

Level 3 Communications, Inc. (formerly Global Crossing, Inc.), Rochester NY

Supported North America General Counsel and corporate staff in the daily operations of an international telecommunications enterprise. Areas of focus: regulatory (FCC) compliance, commercial contracts, employment/immigration, risk management, civil litigation, IP and real estate.

Coordinated/monitored discovery procedures; performed legal and medical research; prepared confidential business status reports for senior staff and management; organized arbitration, mediation and trial materials.

In conjunction with the company’s security and HR departments, processed an average of 30 subpoena requests per week from federal and local law enforcement agencies seeking subscriber information; monitored chain-of-custody procedures; selected to participate in FBI Citizens’ Community Outreach Academy.

Tracked departmental budget and expenses using multiple database software; assisted counsel with RFP’s; maintained legal library; coordinated document production and off-site file storage procedures; assisted attorneys with departmental presentations; spearheaded charity events.

Litigation Paralegal 2000 - 2004

Ernstrom & Dreste LLP, Rochester NY

A 10-attorney firm specializing in construction/risk management, commercial litigation and surety law. Frequent interaction with national bond and insurance underwriting companies. Several international proceedings.

Reviewed contracts; drafted pleadings and appellate initiatives; maintained case files, prepared status reports, researched case law and organized litigation/arbitration/mediation materials; assisted with commercial debt collection efforts; prepared UCC filings.

Paralegal/Administrative Assistant 1999 - 2000

Geiger and Rothenberg LLP, Rochester NY

Supported attorneys at firm specializing in commercial litigation, employment law and criminal defense.

Summarized deposition transcripts; assisted with discovery demands; drafted documents; facilitated interaction with opposing counsel.

Supported general office procedures, invoice tracking and client engagement.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Fitness/wellness trainer, with instructing credentials from American Council on Exercise (ACE); Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA); Aerobic Fitness Association of America (AFAA); Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute (ATRI) and YMCA.

Group Fitness Instructor 2008 - Present

YMCA of Greater Rochester

Teach aerobic aquatics, providing instruction and support. Coach and motivate up to 40 participants per class.

Design programs that adapt water exercises for various age/fitness levels, promote health and safety, and attract membership for service providers.

VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS

Fairy Godmothers of Greater Rochester (FGGR) – Our organization assists with making it possible for high school girls with financial hardship to attend their prom.

Rochester Volunteer Legal Services Project (VLSP) (past volunteer).

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