Management Training

Lucy Hellman

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Paralegal/Manager

PROFILE: High-energy, motivated paralegal with over 30 years of diverse legal experience in both private and government administration, management, and operations. Solid track record of building effective communication within organizations, while fostering employee development and growth.

Liaison and coordinator for Court administration

Curriculum development and implementation of professional education training workshops

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Data analysis and problem solving abilities

Bilingual – fluent in Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Blue Star Family Case Specialist and Mediation, LLC Jan. 2015 to Present

850 NW Federal Highway, Stuart, FL 34996 Web-based Paralegal/Owner

Web-based paralegal assisting pro se litigants with court rules and statutory compliance in domestic relation and complex civil litigation matters (pre and post judgment). Special project coordinator for local attorneys.

Perform board range of advanced administrative duties and independent project management requiring a high degree of professional judgment, discretion, and expertise in interacting with individuals in high-conflict circumstances.

Coordinate logistics for client communications, depositions, and third-party meetings. Independently draft and prepare legal documents and correspondence for action commencement or to formulate responsive pleadings.

Utilize effective communication and conflict resolution skills to promote settlement negotiations.

Administrative Office of the Courts, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Nov. 2009 – Oct. 2014

The Honorable F. Shields McManus, Circuit Court Judge Court Case Specialist II

250 N.W. Country Club Dr., Ste. 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Assisted judge with timely case disposition through coordination, management, and program implementation. Served as administration liaison between court and pro se litigants. Reviewed filings for rules and statutory compliance, including analyzing financial data to prepare support calculations. Coordinated workflow and case management, prepared dockets, drafted all final judgments and accompanying orders.

Promoted innovation and change in court access to Spanish speakers. Coordinated services and enhanced communications between administration, judge’s chamber and clerk’s office.

Compiled and evaluated multiple court program statistical and financial reports improving services to family court pro se litigants and minimizing court expenditures.

Trained and assisted new departmental personnel in coordination of operational activities, internal administrative policies, operational procedures, and case management.

Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One Jul. 1997 – Sep. 2006

The Honorable Donn Kessler, Judge Judicial Assistant/Paralegal

The Honorable Jefferson L. Lankford, Judge (retired) (Jul. 1997 – Apr. 2002)

1501 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Provided professional support to facilitate and enhance daily and on-going activities of chamber administration and record management. Conducted legal research, typed, proofread, cite-checked, and finalized opinions and memorandum decisions for accuracy, grammar, style, and blue book form. Promoted communications between judicial and non-judicial staff by creating and implementing educational discussion groups.

Served as Westlaw liaison for appellate court in organizing and executing mandatory educational training workshops for both judicial and non-judicial staff.

Former chair of appellate court committee on forms and data management. Instrumental in the creation, implementation and management of standardized forms adopted by court.

Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, selection and training of law clerks.

Maricopa Limited Jurisdiction Courts Jun. 2002 – Sep. 2003

Mr. Brian Karth, Court Administrator Administrative Coordinator II

125 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Assisted court administrator, deputy court administrator and associate presiding judge with coordinating administrative, management and regulatory operations for multiple facilities throughout county. Prepared PowerPoint presentations, agendas and reports for executive meetings.

Served as liaison for administration with judicial and non-judicial staff.

Coordinated logistics for meetings, workshops and project activities with managers and assistants.

Assisted with planning and implementation of unique projects, educational workshops and judicial conferences.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology, Florida State University

CERTIFICATIONS:

Paralegal Certificate, Florida International University, ABA approved

Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Certificate, Mediation Training Group, certified by Florida State Courts

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office, Westlaw/Lexis-Nexis, source material and internet.

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