Years Experience Medical

Christina Davidesko

Certificated Paralegal

*** ***** ****** - ****** ******, NJ 07076

*********.*********@*****.*** - 201-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Currently seeking a paralegal position that will advance my skills. (3-15-14)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Certificated Paralegal with over two (2) years experience, has the ability to manage matrimonial, criminal defense, municipal court, civil litigation, name change, and personal injury matters, and has the confidence to quickly learn and master any other legal matter.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Integrity Good Work Ethic Positive Attitude Highly Organized People Person

Thrives in Fast-Pace Environments Fast-Learner Works Efficiently/Effectively Loves Law

WORK EXPERIENCE

Paralegal

Juman & Juman - Edison, NJ

May 2013 to March 2014 (Law firm closed)

Paralegal assigned to handle the firm's Criminal defense, Matrimonial, Municipal Court violations, and Name Change matters

Actively working and following up on a case load of 80+ files (50+ files were matrimonial files).

Prepares pleadings, conducts legal research, draft certifications, letter briefs, and correspondence for two attorneys.

Meet with clients to discuss the specifics of their case and take detail notes to assist in the preparing of drafting of legal pleadings.

Responsible for entering and calculating the firm's billable union hours on a monthly basis.

Legal Secretary

Law Offices of Steven P. Haddad - Edison, NJ

February 2013 to May 2013

Personal Injury Law Firm

Draft correspondence for five (5) attorneys

Draft complaints and legal pleadings

Handles the drafting of settlement and closing documents

Negotiates with hospitals and medical providers to reduce cost for the client

Paralegal

Law Offices of Douglas C. Anton, Esq - Hackensack, NJ

September 2011 to February 2013

Paralegal assigned to handle the firm's Criminal defense, Civil Litigation, Municipal law, Personal injury (plaintiff), Corporate law, Family law, and Entertainment law matters.

Handled case load of 45+ per month

Delegated tasks to three (3) interns and was responsible for their performance

Prepared Pleadings (Conducted legal research and drafted attorney's certification/Order)

Interacted with Clients (in person and over the phone) to inform them about their case status

Managed attorney's personal, business, and Court calendar

Traveled to the Court to file pleadings with The Intake department

Drafted correspondence from dictation for the and/or senior paralegal.

Ordered criminal history reports. Was responsible for reviewing them for pertinent information.

Organized case files to make finding important and relevant documents easy.

Prepared case files for trial.

SEMESTER INTERNSHIPS

DYFS - Jersey City, NJ

January 2011 to April 2011

Gathered information from clients through interviews

Called socials workers to get client update

Prepared referrals for DYFS home investigation

Office of the Attorney General - Washington, DC

March 2010 to May 2010

Assisted with Arraignment Court by preparing the jackets on the calendar

Completed Rossers for several trials

Prepared/Filed Motions with court to enhance penalty

Conducted compensational research for attorneys to assist in with trial

EDUCATION

BA in Criminal Justice

Fairleigh Dickinson University

May 2011

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Word Perfect, Outlook, Paper Port, Adobe, Law.Net, Time Slips, Needles, FamilySoft, Familiar Westlaw, LexisNexis, and E-filing, Type 60WPM, Notary for State of New Jersey

CERTIFICATION

Paralegal Certification

December 2011

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