SHARON C. SOMERS
**** ****** ****, ****** *******, Ohio 44022-1332
216-***-**** Home
216-***-**** Mobile
acec94@r.postjobfree.com
Skill Summary:
Perform analysis, collect information data, sort and disseminate, create reports
Ability to conduct research through multiple measures
Extensive experience in the Court systems and law firms
Ability to prepare and file all legal documentation
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SPSS, and Outlook
Extensive knowledge of State and Federal Laws
Legal Research Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw
Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task and maintain focus
Strict professional confidentiality and people friendly
Medical Terminology
Notary Public
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Masters of Science Master of Science
Notre Dame College Tiffin University Tiffin University
Paralegal Studies Criminal Justice/Analysis Criminal Justice/Homeland Security
Master of Science
Tiffin University
Criminal Justice/Criminal Behavior
Professional Experience:
Records Acquisitions Paralegal, 01/2011 – 04/2011 Temporary Position
Litigation Management, Inc.
Responsibilities:
Collected medical record information from physicians and hospitals
Obtained information from tests from pathology, radiology and psychological
professionals
Requested information for delivery of subpoenas in acquiring medical reports
Reviewed incoming medical reports for missing information
MBNA Legacy/Bank of America
Fraud Prevention Analyst, 12/2004 -03/2010
Customer Marketing Account Manager
Collections
Responsibilities:
Investigated all credit card accounts with discrepancies
Researched all customer information on Lexis-Nexis websites
Reviewed all credit reporting agency information concerning accounts
Performed analysis on credit card fraud rings
Notified law enforcement agencies regarding targeted locations
Provided feedback analysis and program evaluation using available data
Paralegal: 05/1998 – 12/2004
Shapero, McGinnis & Associates, Beachwood, Ohio
Ehrenrich, Gundy & Associates, Cleveland, Ohio
Owen C. Neff, Esq., Moreland Hills, Ohio
General Law practice in all firms, focusing on Workers Compensation, Social Security
Disability Insurance, Probate and Bankruptcy
Responsibilities:
General:
Scheduled appointments
Conducted intake interviews with clients
Prepared disposition questionnaires
Input of client payments for accounting purposes
Data input regarding minutes for client corporate meetings
Recorded time for attorneys and other office staff
Prepared all legal documents for trial
Filed documents with appropriate Clerk of Court
Contacted all authorities to retrieve information regarding clients
Worker’s Compensation & Social Security Disability Insurance
Contacted doctor offices and hospitals for medical records
Contacted Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance personnel to
obtain client information
Obtained work related accident reports from client employer for Workers Compensation
Retrieved records regarding pathology, radiology and psychological professionals
Probate
Collected information from client regarding estate
Prepared and filed all Probate documents
Contacted appraisal company for value of Real Property of deceased
Prepared Real Property Deed for Transfer
Researched next of kin regarding estate matters
Verified Power of Attorney for surviving relative
Bankruptcy
Collected all outstanding debt information from client
Contacted creditors for accuracy
Prepared and filed all Bankruptcy documents
Land Title Agency, Inc. Paralegal 1996-1998
Legal Department
Prepare real property deeds for transfer
Confirm ownership (marital status, holder(s) of deed)
Lien search
Confirm LLC, LLP legitimacy with State of Ohio
Research mortgage information
Community Service and Memberships:
International Crime Analysts Association Member
Foundation for Critical Thinking Member
Charter Review Committee Orange Village
Girl Scouts of North America Volunteer
References:
Available on Request