Paralegal

Melissa F. Nicoletti

North Babylon, NY – ********************@*****.***

SUMMARY:

• Highly accomplished legal professional with extensive knowledge of legal terminology, general law, and legal

proceedings

• Detail oriented with superior customer relations, research, investigative and reporting skills

• Superb ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality

EDUCATION:

Briarcliffe College, Bethpage New York

Associate in Applied Science in Paralegal Studies, GPA 3.7, Dean’s list, 2013

Long Island Business Institute, Commack, New York

Associate of Occupational Studies in Court Reporting, 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Paralegal, Puleo Delisle, PLLC, Smithtown, New York – 2013

• Title Clearance as follows: obtained the necessary documentation required to clear liens and/or judgments

prior to closing. Reviewed each title commitment to determine the best course of action for clearance. Worked

with the customer and homeowner to request the necessary information. Contacted prior attorneys, title

companies, mortgage companies, and other parties for proof of title clearance. Worked closely with the other

members of the title clearance team and assisted closing services as necessary with outstanding title clearance

issues.

• Prepared legal documents, including; Deeds, Satisfactions, Assignment of Mortgage, Subordinations and

Power of Attorney

• Reviewed underlying collateral documents to determine eligibility to consolidate existing mortgage loan

• Heavy written and verbal communication with bank, borrower and attorneys

Paralegal, Frankel & Newfield, P.C., Garden City, New York- 2012- 2013

• Requested and summarized medical records

• Responded to client inquiries as directed by attorneys

• Performed research and investigation on legal issues, and organized and summarized documents

• Analyzed and interpreted claim files provided by the insurance company

• Organized and formulated rebuttal to use in appeals submitted to insurance company

• Assisted with preparation and organization of legal document s

• Maintained computer databases to organize and store legal information

• Performed research to obtain and gather case-relevant data and materials

• Interviewed prospective clients

• Prepared content- specific case files for attorneys reflecting supporting forms, documentation and medical

records

Operations and Loan Administrator, Empire National Bank, Islandia, New York - 2008-2011

• Managed the accurate and timely processing of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

• Maintained loan files, coordinated and prepared loan-closing documents, arranged packages for board loan

committee and credit review meetings

• Ordered appraisals and title reports for all commercial loans

Court Reporter, Veritext, Mineola, New York - 2008-2010

• Worked with court reporters, attorneys and other legal professionals on a daily basis

• Reported verbatim testimony

• Produced saleable transcripts that were reviewed by the agency

SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect and LexisNexis

Contact this candidate