Paralegal
Resume:
Olivia Colliersmith
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Objective: To obtain a paralegal position
Experience:
State Bar of Georgia, September 2015 – October 2017
Administrative Assistant in the Transition Into Law Practice Program
Handled correspondence of the Program, including mailings to State Bar members, continuing legal education providers, and parties requesting information
Maintained a database of new lawyers and mentors
Created and maintained a digital and physical library of educational materials, including articles, speeches, books, presentation materials and media to aid Director
Helped prepare materials for orientations, continuing legal education programs, meetings, receptions and other events
Attended all continuing legal education seminars and speed mentoring receptions for new lawyers and mentors
Communicated with new lawyers about program requirements, deadlines, fines, and required continuing legal education seminars
Prepared expense reports for Director
Completed status checks and mass emails for compliance with program
Blevins & Hong, P.C., June 2014-June 2015
Bankruptcy Paralegal, some Criminal Paralegal Work
Prepared bankruptcy petitions
Provided documents such as tax returns to Trustee on a timely basis
Communicated with clients about hearings, appointments, and certificate requirements
Filed documents with PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records)
Prepared Entries of Appearance
Prepared clients for Depositions
Colliersmith & Associates, P.C., December 2009-June 2014
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Drafted: Motions, Applications, Orders, Modifications and Amendments
Frequently used Electronic Case Filing (ECF) and BestCase (bankruptcy software)
Assisted clients in getting documents to attorney
Provided documents such as tax returns to Trustee on a timely basis
Utilized DocLink and Trustee Collaborative/Blue Stylus (secure document portals)
Communicated with clients about hearings and certificate requirements
Scheduled appointments and answered client questions as appropriate
Utilized client database for retention of client information and entered notes specific to cases
Attended MACBAG (Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Group) and TIPS (Trustee’s Informational Programs) meetings with attorneys
Organized and reviewed paystubs for Current Monthly Income (CMI) and Means Testing
Education: Kennesaw State University, B.A. in English
Computer Skills: Windows Suite, Adobe, BestCase, Abacus, iMus, TIP
Activities and Interests: Reading, Music, Travel (U.S. & International)
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