Assistant Legal

Ann M. Griffin ** Burke Street, Hamden, CT *****

203-***-****/ 475-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***

● A hard working, friendly individual, experienced in estate planning, probate, bankruptcy, civil and

personal injury litigation, state and federal e filing and residential foreclosure matters

● Understands the effectiveness with both oral and written communication and demonstrates the

capability to grasp new concepts and for continued learning

● Strong attention to detail displays analytical and organizational skills

● Capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment

● Seeking a challenging, permanent full time legal assistant/paralegal position with a reputable

corporation or law, that will complement my skills and experience.

EDUCATION:

National Academy for Paralegal Studies, Inc., New Haven, CT

Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certification 1994

SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Outlook, QuickBooks, Word Perfect, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Document Management

Systems, Time Management, PACER, Internet Research, Prep Express, PCLaw, Abacus, Civil and Federal

E filing Procedures Transcription

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KAISER WHITNEY STAFFING 2013 present

● Harlow, Adams & Friedman, P.C. Temporary Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Milford, CT

● Biller, Sachs, Raio & Zito Temporary Personal Injury Secretary Hamden, CT

● Susman, Duffy & Segaloff, P.C. Temporary Legal Secretary, New Haven, CT

● Ira B. Grudberg, PC Temporary Legal Assistant New Haven, CT

● REID AND RIEGE, PC Temporary Legal Assistant New Haven, CT

● CARMODY & TORRANCE LLP

Temporary Medical Malpractice Litigation Legal Secretary Waterbury, CT

Temporary Corporate Legal Assistant New Haven, Ct

BERDON YOUNG & MARGOLIS, P.C. New Haven, CT 2013 2014

Legal Assistant

• Managed attorney calendar and timesheet

• Initiated, established and maintained client files, records and logs

• Performed diversified clerical/administrative legal support functions for Worker’s Compensation and

Personal Injury Litigation, Family Law, Liquor License, Commercial and Residential Mortgages

• E filed legal documents with State/Federal Court.

LAMBOLEY LAW FIRM, LLC – Hamden, CT 2006 2013

Legal Assistant

• Managed attorney calendars negotiated contracts with vendors coordinate residential & commercial

closings and legal software

• Initiated, established, organized and maintained opening and closing of client’s files and records

• Requested, initiated, prepared, proofread and e file legal documents in estate planning, probate,

Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy, civil and personal injury litigation and residential foreclosure matters

• Verbal and written communication with court personnel and clients

• Facilitated and administered accounts payable & receivable.

OFFICETEAM 2005 2006

● YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL – New Haven, CT

Temporary Executive Secretary

● SKURET LAW OFFICES – Ansonia, CT

Temporary Legal Assistant

SAXE DORNBERGER & VITA P. C. – Hamden, CT 2000 2003

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

• Maintained senior partner’s calendar prepared expense reports, timesheet and related travel

• Developed a calendar tickling system for bankruptcy cases litigation, hearing dates, filing deadlines

• Conducted in depth legal research, analyzed and summarized assets of Chapter 7 and 13

bankruptcy as requested by Trustee

• Assisted Trustee in collection of assets for distribution to secured creditors

• Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities read professional publications

maintained personal networks participated in professional organizations

• Initiated and maintained bankruptcy files, records of asset inventory, logs, distributions to

secured/priority creditors and processed invoices

• Performed otherjob related duties as assigned anda ssisted wttorneys when needed.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

St. Paul UAME Church Restoration Committee New Haven, CT 2008 2013

Chairperson

● Envisioned and outlining goals and priorities to facilitate a volunteer renovation project team of 10 in

research of our historic church building history, funding for restoration of interior and exterior

sanctuary, reception hall and roofs

● Coordinated and supervised monthly renovation team meetings to strategize, funding for projects,

grants options, fundraising opportunities, hiring of architects and contractors

● Initiated, prepared, drafted, revised, submitted, confirmed and received approval of several

matching technical grants to Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation

● Assisted, drafted, initiated revision and execution of church parking lot lease agreement contract to

Amistad Academy

● Contracted, prepared, submitted, commissioned and received approval for funding of Phase

I Fellowship Hall roof and interior renovation project from Start Bank.

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