Life Insurance Assistant
Resume:
Angela Sotolongo
Tallahassee, Fl., 32309
e:mail ***************@*******.***
Date: September 5, 2014
Dear Sir/Madam:
In the interest of pursuing employment as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant
attached is my resume for your review. I 've worked for the Miami-Dade
County Courthouse for three years, in the Criminal, Traffic and Domestic
Violence Division, and worked for the Dept. of Children and Families Legal
Division for eight years. Prior to DCF I worked in the private sector.
I have a Paralegal Certificate and have over 11 years of experience
which I gained from previous employers.
The experience I have gained, as well as my working knowledge of the
above, has given me the opportunity to develop strengths necessary for
quality performance on the job.
I look forward to meeting with you to discuss my qualifications in
relations to your needs. Relocation is not a problem.
Sincerely,
Angela Sotolongo
Angela Sotolongo
3243 Albert Dr.
Tallahassee, Fl., 32309
e:mail ***************@*******.***
Objective: To obtain a position in the Legal field at which I can use my
applied knowledge and skills.
SKILLS:
Fluent in Spanish and English
Good verbal and written communication skills, detailed oriented and team
player.
Skilled in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Outlook,
Spirit, SIVA, CJIS.
Fully trained on phone etiquette, client privacy, and HIPAA regulations
Experience:
03/11 - 09/09/12 Xerox, ACS Inc.
Tallahassee, Fl.
Agent
Assist, advise, review, process and inform of documentation needed for
processing.
Assist and advise client applying for coverage
Problem solving with clients.
Discuss coverage benefits, premiums, billing and payment options
Inform clients of cancellation procedures and guidelines
Ensure all documents were received in order to process application
properly.
Respond to communications accordingly.
11/2010-02/20011 Liberty National Life Insurance Co.
Tallahassee, Fl.
Agent
Sold products to new customers through face-to-face or telephone
contact in an assigned geographic area.
Contact and visit prospective customers to determine the customers'
needs and perform sales presentations.
Match company's products with identified needs. Follow-up with
customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
02/2005-03/2007 Miami-Dade County, Courthouse
Miami, Fl.
On-Call Judicial Assistant
Set cases on daily Motion Calendar, set cases for Special Hearing dates,
review Court Calendar.
Prepared correspondence, Orders for Conflict Attorneys, for the Criminal
Division.
Work for the Traffic and Domestic Violence Unit when needed and sent out
Notices for Domestic Violence Unit.
Requisition supplies, made travel arrangements and prepare travel vouchers
for cash disbursements and screen all incoming calls.
03/1996-12/2004 Department of Children & Families Legal Division
Miami, Fl.
Paralegal Specialist
Assisted attorneys with their case load, from start to finish.
Prepared Pleadings, Discoveries, Subpoenas, Motions, Orders, Depositions,
Mediations and Final Judgments.
Received and answer all calls in relations to a case, and made arrangements
for court reporters to be available when needed for Depositions and
Mediations.
Requested documents for Trials or Hearings (ie:) medical and psychological
records/evaluations.
Ensure copies were made of all documents to be filed in court for Defense
and State Counsel.
Assisted attorneys in preparing file for Trial, reviewed and pull criminal
records, had records certified for Court proceedings and assisted in
legal research.
11/1992-04/1994 Daniel & Burton Ginsberg, Law Office
North Miami Beach, Fl.
Secretary
Prepared Pleadings, Discoveries, Motions, Orders, Subpoenas, Depositions,
Mediations, Final Judgments. Complaints /Answer to Complaints, copy, mail
and/or fax all documents to be filed in Court.
Academic Experience
10/1990-10/992 Legal Career Institute Ft.
Lauderdale,
Paralegal Specialist Certificate.
REFERENCES:
Upon Request.
Darryll Wade, Supv.
Liberty National Life Ins.
Tallahassee, Florida 32309
2510 Miccosukee Rd.
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Neil Carver, Esq.
Lourdes A. Naranjo, Esq.
5921 SW 86th St.
Agency for Health Care Adm. Legal Div.
South Miami, Florida 33143
8333 NW 53rd St., #300
Miami, Florida
Maria Suarez, Supervisor Judge Orlando Prescott
L.E.T. Building
Juvenile Det. Center
175 NW First Ave.
3300 NW 27th Ave.
Miami, Florida 33128
Miami, Florida 33142
Judge Sheldon Schwartz Rosendo
Socarras, Esq.
11 East 6th St. Legal Aid of
N.J.
Hialeah, Fl, 33126 100 Metroplex Drive
305-***-**** Edison, N.J.
08871-2684
Aleida Jacobo, Esq.
Angela Smith-Mahy
Family & Child Enrichment Ctr.
Family & Child Enrichment Ctr.
1825 NW 167th St
7802 NW 2nd Ave.
Miami, Florida 33056
Burton Ginsberg, Law Office
North Miami Beach, Fl., 33180
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