C H A N TA L E L L I S
Briarwood, NY 11435
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LEGAL & BANKING PROFESSIONAL
Versatile and experienced professional with outstanding communication and organizational skills. Proven technical and
leadership abilities coupled with strong work ethic. Reputation for achievement and detail orientated. Exceptional
investigatory and reporting capabilities.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management Customer Service Multitasking
Computer Assisted Research Organization/Leadership Detail oriented
Communications/Presentations Advance Investigator Reliable/Consistent
PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
RAM DEVELOPMENT LLP, New York, NY August 2012 – may 2014
Senior Paralegal
Assisted in legal research, factual investigation, document management and trial preparation.
Involved in all aspects of the litigation lifecycle from inception to appeal.
Managed trial exhibits, prepared trial notebooks, maintained expert binders, performed jury research and
communicated with experts and fact witnesses
Drafted legal documents including pleadings, interrogatories, jury instructions, affidavits, subpoenas and
memoranda of law
Prepared discovery documents, correspondence and legal memoranda
Served as liaison between clients, opposing counsel, vendors and witnesses.
SCOTT B. TULMAN & ASSOCIATES, PLLC, New York, NY january 2011 - JULY 2012
Junior Paralegal
Provided general legal support and client services.
Drafted legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, interrogatories, subpoenas and affidavits
Collaborated on litigation support in a variety of cases
Organized and indexed case files
Fostered and maintain law library, including online and on-shelf materials to ensure lawyers have resources at their
immediate disposal
Prepared deposition summaries
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, FLORAL PARK, NY june 2005 – October
2010
Personal Banker
Maximized sales opportunities by providing a broad base of financial and credit services with the goals of
acquiring 100% of the customers' business
Upheld a high standard of performance record through exceptional customer service, attention to detail and
thorough follow up
Maintained knowledge of rules and regulations and ensured compliance to all policies and procedures
Developed and managed new and existing client relationships. Marketing, selling and servicing a full range of products.
TECHNOLOGY
MS Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word, and Access)
Proficient with Mac OS
Familiarity with internet terms / concepts and social media
ACTIVITIES
Fraternite Norte Dame New York Rotary Club 12 Tribes of Israel
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminal Justice, 2011
Associate of Art in Criminology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2009