Paralegal
Resume:
Suzanne Savage
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
***************@*****.***
Education
Abraham Lincoln University School of Law, Los Angeles, CA. I completed my first year of law school September 2015. Subjects completed: Torts, Contracts, and Criminal Law. My studies are currently on hold but plan to resume school at a later date.
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, August 2009
Paralegal Certificate Program, ABA approved
California State University Chico, December 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Child Development
Experience
Greysmith Companies (Legal Staffing), Providence, RI, January 2014 to June 2014
Legal Assistant
Worked in a startup estate planning firm preparing basic estate planning documents and as the receptionist until a permanent employee was hired. This was intended to be temporary employment due to the short time I was living in Rhode Island.
The Law Offices of Sydney C. Kirkland, Escondido, CA, July 1, 2010 to July 21, 2012
Paralegal
Was the only support for a busy estate planning and probate litigation firm. Duties included the preparation of pleadings, accountings, and judicial council forms for guardian and conservator matters. Also conducted legal research for probate litigation cases as well as prepared estate planning documents.
The Law Offices of Stephanie Caballero, San Marcos, CA, December 1, 2009 to June 15, 2010
Paralegal
Responsible for preparing surrogacy and egg donation contracts. Accountable for issuing the legal clearance to IVF physicians and opposing IVF attorneys. Prepared and filed all parental establishment paperwork with San Diego Family Court. Managed a large caseload and still had the ability to address the individual needs of every client.
Blanchard Krasner & French, La Jolla CA, January 2007 to June 2009
Paralegal
Responsible for preparing estate planning documents, assisted clients with trust funding, and managed life insurance trustee accounts. Prepared and filed pleadings, accountings, and judicial counsel forms for decedents’ estates in San Diego Superior Court.
David Hoffman Attorney at Law, Fairfax, VA, May 2005 to June 2006
Paralegal, Office Manager
Worked as the main support for a busy estate planning firm. Responsible for preparing estate planning documents as well many amendments that were needed due to a change in the Virginia law. Created a database that could easily program client information directly into estate planning documents. Assisted in training and managing employees.
Morris and Hohn at Law, Mission Viejo, CA, February 2002 to June 2004
Legal Assistant
Was the only support for a busy estate planning firm. Primary duties included drafting estate planning documents, answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, and following up with clients to help with trust funding.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Legal solutions, Lexis Nexis, and Prolaw. Strong written and verbal skills.
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