MELISSA COLFORD *** Isabella Avenue
917-***-**** Staten Island, New York 10306
*********@*****.***
I am looking for a position where I can utilize my training and
professional skills.
EMPLOYMENT
FREEHILL HOGAN & MAHAR, LLP 10/06 to Present
New York, New York
Legal Assistant/Paralegal: Knowledge of all aspects of maritime and
personal injury matters. Preparation of all pleadings including
Complaints, Answers, Motions, Orders to Show Cause, Discovery Demands,
Responses, preparation for trial, etc. and voluminous transcription for
three partners and two associates. Full knowledge of Federal Court
Procedures in New York and New Jersey.
MARSHALL CONWAY & WRIGHT, P.C. 6/03 to 10/06
New York, New York
Legal Assistant/Secretary: Preparation of all legal documents including
Complaints, Answers, Motions, Orders to Show Cause, Discovery Demands and
Responses, and voluminous transcription for one partner and three
associates. Full knowledge of New York State personal injury defense
litigation and moderate knowledge of New Jersey defense litigation.
DALY BAMUNDO ZWAL & SCHERMERHORN 12/01 to 6/03
New York, New York
Legal Assistant/Secretary: Preparation of all legal documents including
Complaints, Answers, Motions, Orders to Show Cause, Discovery Demands and
Responses, and voluminous transcription for one partner and three
associates. Full knowledge of New York State personal injury defense
litigation and moderate knowledge of New Jersey defense litigation.
LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS PETERSON
Staten Island, New York 9/98 to
11/01
Legal Secretary/Receptionist: Receptionist and preparation of legal
documents involving personal injury and criminal matters.
SCHOOL
Berkeley College - AS/Criminal Justice 9/11 to
6/13
Berkeley College - BS/Legal Studies 1/14 to
9/15
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Power Point;
Microsoft Outlook, Hummingbird DM, Corel WordPerfect; Microsoft Outlook;
Dictaphone
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