Assistant Years Experience

Rebecca L. Postiy

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Kent, Ohio. 44240

954-***-****, *******@***.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly efficient litigation legal assistant/certified paralegal with over 10 years experience.

*Significant experience in insurance defense, employment law, foreclosure and tobacco litigation.

*Strong technology skills including MS Outlook Word, Filesite, State and Federal E-Filing.

*Excellent writing skills and experience in drafting a wide range of legal documents.

*Detailed oriented with proven track record for working independently.

*Extensive knowledge of procedural aspects of civil litigation.

*Unquestioned ability to always uphold the ethical standards of the legal profession.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Litigation Paralegal Johnson Anselmo, et al. 5/2013-5/2014

Draft and file State and Federal Court pleadings. Interview clients and witnesses. Research applicable laws and statutes. Prepare quarterly case evaluations. Assisted with trial preparation. Maintain time sheets.

Litigation Legal Assistant Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 1/2008–4/2013

Worked directly with two shareholders and one associate. Drafted and filed state and federal documents. Scheduled hearings, depositions and mediations. Managed attorney meeting calendars and court deadlines. Assisted with trial preparation. Managed attorney business expenses. Made travel arrangements.

Criminal Defense Paralegal Arthur E. Marchetta, Jr., P.A. 6/2005–1/2008

Broad range of responsibilities in preparation of cases from discovery to trial. Matters involved DUI to First Degree Murder death penalty cases. Manage court calendar; scheduled depositions; initial client interviews, drafted and filed State and Federal Court pleadings; maintained attorney time sheets, arranged travel, and various clerical duties.

Foreclosure Litigation Paralegal Smith, Hiatt & Diaz, P.A. 5/2004-6/2005

Reported directly to Senior Partner and three associates. Managed client files from discovery to trial. Drafted and filed State and Federal Court documents. Scheduled depositions and mediations, maintained attorney time sheets and calendars.

Maritime Law Receptionist Stroup & Martin,P.A. 2/2000-5/2002

Assisted paralegal with scheduling depositions, attended initial client interviews, managed client files, court errands and various clerical duties.

EDUCATION

Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies, 2004

Cum Laude

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