DARNELL E. WOOD
*** ******** ******, ******, ** 32541
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
? Paralegal/Legal Assistant experience of over 12 years combined in a
diversity of practices.
? Effective and respectful communicator, both written and verbal.
? Proficient in most Microsoft programs, and desire learning more.
? Extremely self-motivated, organized and thorough.
? Educational background in legal studies.
EDUCATION
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, FL Graduated: 12/2000
? Bachelor of Science in Criminology, Minor in Psychology
OKALOOSA WALTON COLLEGE, Niceville, FL Graduated: 08/1999
? Associates of Science in Paralegal, Associates of Arts
EXPERIENCE
Ronald R. Wolfe & Assoc., Tampa, FL 12/2010-5/29/2014
Mortgage Foreclosure Remote Paralegal.
? Scheduling, billing, calendars management, expense reports, supply
order, etc.
? Citrix programs - DocMaster, Compass, MYReports, Footprints, Concur
Expense, etc.
? Correspondence with Judges, clients, opposing counsel, judicial
assistants, among others both written and verbal.
? Draft pleadings for attorney's review and approval.
? Hearing preparation including Final Judgment Foreclosure packages for
Judges.
Von Hoene Law Firm, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 6/2009-12/2010
Bankruptcy/Mortgage Foreclosure Paralegal.
? Scheduling, filing, sub-filing, billing, organization of files,
supply order, etc.
? Bankruptcy forms, Best Case, My Case Programs, Reaffirmation
Agreements, etc.
? Correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, judicial assistants,
corporation's officials, bank's officials, creditors, both written and
verbal.
? Generate and distribute pleadings, including interrogatories and
discovery.
? Document organization and management.
(*Independent contract work for Aaron Wentz,
P.A. - 11/2008 - 3/2009)
Matthews & Hawkins, P.A., Destin, FL 4/2008-10/2008
Real Estate Transactional Legal Assistant.
? Generate real estate documents for closings.
Conroy, Simberg, et al., Pensacola, FL 9/2007-3/2008
Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant/Secretary.
? Scheduling, transcribing, filing, sub-filing, billing, etc.
? Deposition and medical record summaries/reports.
? Generate, respond to discovery requests and voluminous settlement
documents.
(*Residential Property Appraisal School &
Position as Trainee - 3/2006 - 10/2008)
Michles & Booth, P.A., Pensacola, FL 5/2005-2/2006
Medical Malpractice Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Secretary.
? Deposition and mediation preparation and maintenance.
? All scheduling, filing and transcribing, etc.
? Generate and distribute all pleadings, including interrogatories and
discovery.
? Correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, experts, etc., both
written and verbally.
Levin, Papantonio, et al., Pensacola, FL 3/2002-
3/2005
Mass Torts Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Secretary.
? Document organization and management.
? Assist in preparation and attendance of depositions, mediations and
hearings.
? Generate varies reports for mass tort projects.
? Participate in client meetings and prepare initial packages for
clients.
REFERENCES
1. Joshua Pasqualone, Esq. Ronald R. Wolfe & Assoc.
Tallahassee, FL
2. Shayna Marsteller, Esq. Ronald R. Wolfe & Assoc.
Crestview, FL
3. John Booth, Esq. John Booth, P.A.
Pensacola, FL
4. Robert Kerrigan, Esq. Kerrigan, Estess,
et al.
Pensacola, FL
5. Felicia Henderson Paralegal/Legal
Assistant
Destin, FL Matthews & Hawkins, P.A.
6. Latisha Jones Paralegal/Legal
Assistant
Pensacola, FL Levin, Papantonio, et
al.
More upon request
Additional information:
***salary preference approximately $45,000 annually, willing to discuss
***prefer a position in which I can work remotely (from home)