Angela Vara
Atlanta, GA ****9
404-***-**** / ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position with a law firm that will allow me to integrate my
interpersonal skills, organizational abilities and three years of in-house
paralegal experience to contribute to company growth and profitability.
EXPERIENCE
Paralegal
Clark & Washington, LLC (Atlanta) GA
May 2012 - Present
. Obtain and analyze client's financial history and debt ratio by gathering
critical information regarding income, expenses, assets, and creditors
owed.
. Prepared bankruptcy petitions, exhibits and schedules to be filed with
the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
. Correspond with clients and trustees regularly regarding case status,
upcoming hearings and items needed.
. Cure trustee objections has to case confirmation by executing plan
modifications, amending schedules on client's petitions, running terms
and collecting proofs and other essential documentation.
. Collect and assess client tax returns to aid in the filing of proper
motions to retain or ratify the retention of tax refunds.
. Discuss advantages and disadvantages, rights and responsibilities of
signing reaffirmation agreements, drafted pleas of stay and assisted
clients in obtaining garnished funds.
. Highly knowledgeable in bankruptcy laws and court proceedings,
specifically Chapter 7 & 13.
Legal Assistant
W. Winston Briggs Law Firm (Atlanta, GA)
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
. Prepared and drafted medical chronologies, demand letters and exhibit
lists.
. Summarized depositions and discovery in preparation for trial and
settlement agreements.
. Conducted legal research using LexisNexis and ProLaw Enterprise.
. Created and implemented an organized filing system, consisting of
subpoenas, affidavits and other integral documents.
. Interviewed perspective clients and analyzed their potential claims with
attorney prior to retaining clients.
Youth Sports Coordinator
YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta (Atlanta, GA)
June 2005 - Dec 2009
. Coordinated and organized youth sports programs, including soccer,
basketball and tee-ball.
. Recruited and managed a volunteer staff of over fifty coaches
. Contributed to the annual Partner with Youth Fundraiser by acquiring
coaches and team parents to campaign and raise funds for underprivileged
youth scholarship opportunities.
. Created and distributed marketing materials throughout the community to
promote sports programs.
Volunteer Experience
Atlanta Humane Society April
2011-May 2012
. Cared for cats and dogs eligible for adoption, including walking,
feeding, cleaning and training said animals.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology
Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)
Aug 2004 - May 2010