Sara Wilcox

**** *********** ****, ********, **. 30144

770-***-**** ac4hqd@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I have more than 15 years of experience that includes Paralegal work and Administration support. I am searching for a career with a company that has a stable and solid history and a family oriented environment. Most recently, I have been working as a Paralegal. My skills and experiences include Consumer Law, Microsoft Office, Client Relations and Trial prep. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication & Mass Media, a Paralegal Certificate and am a notary public.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Licensed Paralegal Notary Public

Consumer Law Legal familiarity

Account administration Knowledge of credit disputes

Verbal and written communication skills Proficient in MS Office

Client relations Organizational and Problem solving skills

Calendar and schedule maintenance Strong work ethic

Attention to detail Event coordination

EXPERIENCE

January 2016- August 2017

Paralegal- Gregory, Doyle, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC

Managed multiple attorney's complex and frequently changing schedules and coordinated the planning of meetings

Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.

Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.

Directed and coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.

Drafted responses to pleadings for attorney review.

Prepared documents to be used as exhibits at hearings.

Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.

Implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.

February 2008- December 2016

Paralegal- Frederick J. Hanna & Associates, PC

Experience working under and completed training with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth in Lending Act and Regulation Z.

Experience with and training with consumer protection laws for the elderly and the disabled.

Maintained weekly, monthly and quarterly account reports.

Assisted with the preparation of legal briefs and motions.

Served as liaison between clients and the court systems.

Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.

Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from complaint to trial phase, judgment and garnishment.

Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys and court clerks.

Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.

EDUCATION

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science- Communication & Mass Media

Kennesaw, GA 2005

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Paralegal Certificate

2016

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