Paralegal
Resume:
Freida Springer
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
678-***-**** Mobile
ac3g9s@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To secure a full-time position in an environment where I can utilize and execute my skills and
abilities.
Education:
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Legal Assistant Studies with a Concentration in Spanish
Expected to graduate in December 2018
Abilities:
Highly organized and efficient paralegal with over 18 years of experience in general civil litigation, bankruptcy, real estate and collections. I have a keen ability to learn new tasks and possess strong organizational skills. I can effectively prioritize a broad range of responsibilities to meet deadlines and have an outstanding reputation as a dependable and accountable employee. I am a resourceful team player who thrives in a fast-paced working environment.
Work History:
06/03 to Present Macey, Wilensky and Hennings, LLC – Atlanta, GA
Paralegal
Actively support three attorneys in all aspects of civil litigation matters, including preparation of cases from initial demand to trial. Conduct extensive legal research using Lexis/Nexis. Responsible for a high-volume case load and several legal projects. Electronically file in Federal, Superior, State and Magistrate Courts using Pacer, Peachcourt and OdysseyGA efile systems. Maintained attorneys’ calendar.
Litigation
Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys.
Serve as liaison between clients, opposing counsels, court personnel and
attorneys.
Draft all legal documents including but not limited to pleadings, responses,
motions, discovery, affidavits and subpoenas for attorney’s review.
Bankruptcy
Review and analyze docket reports, bankruptcy plans and all other
related documents.
Attend 341 Meeting of Creditors.
Draft legal documents including but not limited to reaffirmation
agreements, motions, proposed orders and proof of claims for attorney’s
review.
Correspond with client, opposing attorneys and court personnel.
Real Estate, Personal Property Foreclosure and Evictions
Utilize the eviction process to recover and secure real property.
Review and analyze loan documents to determine whether to proceed with a
judicial or non-judicial foreclosure sale or a deed in lieu.
Obtain and review title reports to ensure there are no breaks in the chain of
title or other issues that would prevent the foreclosure sale.
Draft pre-acceleration and acceleration notices to borrowers.
Forward Notice of Sale to legal organs for publication.
Prepare bid calculations and send to crier to cry foreclosure sales.
10/99 to 08/02 Landman Corsi Ballaine & Ford, P.C. – New York, NY.
Paralegal
Scheduled all Depositions and Independent Medical Examinations. Organized
and summarized medical records report, expert witness reports and depositions
transcripts.
Assisted with trial preparation including managing trial exhibits, prepare
trial notebooks, maintain expert binders and communicate with experts and
fact witnesses.
Drafted and filed all legal documents and correspondences.
Researched court cases using Pacer, Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis.
08/97 to 10/99 Caribbean Times Newspaper – Brooklyn, NY.
Administrative Assistant
Performed various office procedures such as editing and typing newspaper
articles and correspondences, bookkeeping and filing. Screened and directed
all incoming calls on a multi-line switchboard. Distributed and filed all
incoming mail, faxes and package deliveries.
Prepared newly hired and terminated employee paperwork.
Ordered and maintained office inventories.
Made service calls to vendors for maintenance on office equipment.
Skills: Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Lexis/Nexis, West Law Accurint, Pacer, Hubbard Systems Collection Partner, Credit Report review, DOS, Abacus Law, Worldox, Orion, Peachcourt, OdysseyGA E-filing.
References: References are available upon request.
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