Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant/Paralegal w
Resume:
JANICE LAZAROWITZ
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Professional Summary
I am highly motivated and hardworking with more than 26 years experience as a legal secretary and paralegal, and well versed in bankruptcy and corporate law. I have a strong attention to detail while reviewing documents, site checking and title searching. I have been successful at prioritizing a diverse range of tasks and balancing the demands of my position. I possess excellent communicative and telecommunication skills.
2002 to present WEIR & PARTNERS LLP
Paralegal – Bankruptcy/Corporate
Assist attorneys in all aspects of Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, including representation of Debtors and Chapter 7 Trustees.
Preparation of all documents necessary to commence a bankruptcy case. Duties include correspondence, pleadings, motions, applications and the preparation of bankruptcy schedules and statement of financial affairs. Monitor bankruptcy cases in United States Bankruptcy Courts, which includes filing of Notices of Agendas, motions, fee applications. Maintain ongoing communications with courtroom deputies of Bankruptcy Judges. I assist attorneys in real estate closings, including procurement of documents necessary for closing and preparation of closing binder. Preparation of Writ of Execution Packages and monitor matter up to the Sheriff's Sale.
9/1989 – 3/2002 CIARDI, MASCHMEYER & KARALIS
Secretary/Paralegal
Initially employed as a secretary and elevated to a bankruptcy paralegal. The firm represented Debtors in Chapters 7 and 11 bankruptcy cases, as
well as representing Chapter 7 Trustees. I assisted attorneys in all aspects of a bankruptcy case. I prepared initial documents to commence a bankruptcy, as well as the preparation of bankruptcy schedules, initial applications, motions and pleadings, and investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action. Reviewed local rules of bankruptcy courts to confirm compliance.
I prepared all fee applications for each bankruptcy case.
Assisted in the preparation of Trustee's Final Reports.
Skills
Proficient in MS Office and Word Excel
Proficient in e-filing in all courts
Proficient in research
Knowledge of Federal Court practice
Strong work ethic
Excellent communication skills
Reliable and can be counted on to complete a project
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