Paralegal

KATHLENE M. SCIME

*** *********., ***. *

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14216

716-***-**** – cell

*******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant where my

past experience and skills may be utilized.

QUALIFICATIONS: Numerous years of experience as Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

Accomplished in all aspects of secretarial skills and procedures. Extensive office

experience, including use of Sony Dictaphone, typing speed of 65 WPM and shorthand

transcription speed of 120 WPM. Computer skills include Client Profiles Case

Management (AIM), Microsoft Word, WordPerfect 9.0 DOS, Corel WordPerfect 9.0,

Windows 2000, Excel, Attorney Billing Program (DET and Perfect Law), Clio and Juris

Time Sheets, Netscape, Microsoft Office Outlook, E-Mail/Scanning and E-filing

documents with the court. Possess basic accounting skills and superb telephone etiquette.

Extremely organized, responsible and efficient. Excels at multi-tasking in a fast-paced

environment with superior oral and written communication skills. Team player and ability

to work independently and meet deadlines under extreme pressure.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

The Law Offices of Harvey F. Siegel – Buffalo, New York – 07/14 – 02/15

Paralegal for two (2) attorneys. Worked primarily in matrimonial and family law.

Drafting pleadings independently, including all petitions, subpoenas, motions,

complaints Order(s) to Show Cause and final divorce documents; heavy client contact;

maintained attorneys’ calendars; composed letters and prepared all billing using Clio

software.

Law Offices of Gary, Dytrych & Ryan – North Palm Beach, Florida – 3/13 – 06/14

Legal Assistant for Partner. Worked in the Estate Department typing various estate

planning and probate documents; oversee property management; draft Petition for

Evictions; preparation of all corporate documents; heavy telephone contact with court

and clients; and maintain attorney’s calendar.

Cohen & Lombardo, P.C - Buffalo, New York - 08/04 - 06/12

Legal Assistant for Partner and Associate. Worked in the Matrimonial Department typing

various legal documents, drafting motions, Petitions for Family Court and preparation of

adoption forms. Drafting Property Settlement Agreements and preparing documents to

commence Action for Divorce/Separation and arranging for service; and completion of all

final divorce documents. Served as initial contact for potential clients. Composing and

preparation of letters to clients and opposing counsel. Heavy telephone contact with court

and clients, maintain attorneys' calendars/diaries. Updated comprehensive computerized

database of client materials used to track case status and organize case materials.

Supervised scheduling of attorneys' meetings, court appearances, adjournments and legal

conferences. Schedule depositions and court reporters. Preparation of attorneys' travel

arrangements. Drafting and finalization of bills for the clients and firm. Updating and

indexing files; maintenance and storage of client files. Heavy transcription and performed

overflow as needed.

KATHLENE M. SCIME

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Bouvier Partnership, LLP - Buffalo, New York - 07/01 -12/03

Legal Assistant for Partner. Preparation of all corporate documents, estate planning

documents (Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts), probate documents, residential and

commercial real estate closing documents. Witness Will executions and overflow

secretary.

Moloney & Maloney - Niagara Falls, New York -11/00 - 07/01 Legal Assistant for two

Partners. Preparation of various documents pertaining to general practice firm, including

corporate forms, real estate, estates, matrimonial and bankruptcy. Preparation of discovery,

subpoenas and other related documents for filing with the court. General office duties as

required.

Pavese, Garner, Haverfield, Dalton & Jensen - Cape Coral, Florida -11/97- 05/98

Legal Assistant for Associate. Preparation of pleadings and correspondence pertaining to

Family Law. Heavy telephone and client contact. Preparing outline for new clients for

attorney's follow-up. Responsible for scheduling hearings, depositions and appointments.

Maintain discovery schedules, draft legal documents, including motions, answers, request

for production of documents, orders and affidavits for filing with the court.

Saperston & Day, P.C - Buffalo, New York - 09/93 - 09/96

Legal Assistant for Partner and Associate. Preparation of various corporate documents

and forms, preparation of pleadings for construction litigation matters. Extensive

telephone and client contact. Included various estate planning matters. Functioned as a

Paralegal.

Franks & Megias - West Palm Beach, Florida - 07/89 - 07/92 Legal Assistant for

Partner. Preparation of pleadings pertaining to Family Law and landlord/tenant matters, as

well as other general litigation documents. Heavy telephone and client contact. Preparation

of discovery documents; docketing cases for upcoming court dates, hearings and trials.

Handled the Trust and Operating Accounts. Paying corporate bills when due and ordering

supplies. Closing and storage of client files.

EDUCATION: Niagara County Community College - Sanborn, New York

- 09/2000 - 09/2001 - Business Management

Legal Career Institute - Riviera Beach, Florida

- 1987 - Paralegal Studies

Bryant & Stratton Business Institute - Williamsville, NY

- 1986 - AAS Secretary Science Degree

Wilson Central High School - Wilson, New York 1985

- Business Major

CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Notary Public.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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