Otto Graham

Experienced Paralegal

Atlanta, GA **316

acxj0i@r.postjobfree.com - 404-***-****

A United States Air Force Veteran with over 10 years of experience in the legal field, in county, state court filing and federal e-filing, an Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies and Paralegal Certification seeking to secure a key role with a Law Firm.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Paramedic Services

D&G EMS - Atlanta, GA - February 2013 to May 2016

Legal Assistant

• Work with lawyers to prepare all documents required to form corporations (both business and not-for-profit corporations), partnerships and limited liability companies in any state.

• Assist lawyers in all stages of corporate transactions and with the preparation of documents necessary to comply with federal, state and local regulations in the conduct of business activities.

• Assist lawyers in the preparation and filing of UCC /FCC filings and handle UCC/FCC filing search requests in all states.

• Complete franchise tax forms for lawyer review.

• Create and maintain corporate minute books.

• Assist with the completion and filing of SS-4 Forms with the Internal Revenue Service for the purpose of obtaining Employee Identification Numbers (EINs) for corporations, partnerships and/or limited liability companies.

Attorney Deceased

Law Office of Melvin Robinson - Atlanta, GA - March 2012 to December 2012 Legal Assistant

• Prepared correspondence and pleadings, from deposition notices to trial related pleadings.

• Conducted Initial contact session with clients to sign documents and gather relevant information for legal documents.

• Scheduled all meetings, depositions, mediations, any matters relevant to pre-suit and/or litigation.

• State court filing and federal e-filing.

Foreclosure Prevention Specialist

Foreclosure Legal Clinic - Atlanta, GA - February 2011 to February 2012

• Provided counseling and analysis to borrowers regarding borrower's financial position, including creation of a realistic household budget and provided information regarding available workout options.

• Submitted completed workout request packages to underwriters using electronic mode

• Assisted borrowers in understanding and implementing workout options including discussion of terms of modification offer (and/or other options available)

• State court filing and federal e-filing knowledge. Law Care Specialist

Aaron Jefferson Law Firm - Atlanta, GA - April 2007 to April 2010

• Assisted in the preparation of Notices of Intent, pre-suit discovery, pre-suit discovery responses, drafting the initial Complaint and discovery, meeting with clients to discuss and prepare discovery responses, scheduling matters, along with any other assistance needed.

• Assisted the attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediation and trials.

• State court filing and federal e-filing knowledge Real Estate Clerk / Transaction Coordinator

Apex Realty Group, LLC - Beaufort, SC - May 2006 to March 2007

• Typed copies of listings of real estate rentals and sales for distribution to trade publications

• Secured estimates from contractors for building repairs and permits.

• Scanned records and files to identify dates requiring administrative action.

• Prepared closing documents.

Para-Legal/Legal Assistant

Law Office of Jim Moss, P.A - Beaufort, SC - October 1998 to January 2007

• Researches and analyzes law sources such as statues, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, use by attorneys. State court filing and federal e-filing knowledge.

• Investigates facts and law of cases to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.

• Files pleadings with the Court Clerk.

• Prepares affidavits of documents and maintains documents files.

• Delivers or directs delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action. Security Officer

Federal Protective Service - Detroit, MI - April 2001 to April 2002

• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.

• Prevented losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.

• Controlled traffic by directing drivers.

• Completed reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.

• Maintained environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.

• Maintained organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements, by federal and state laws.

National Federation of Paralegal Association - Member U.S. Air Force - July 1980 to June 1991

National Association of Legal Assistance - Member

American Bar Association- Associate member as a Paralegal EDUCATION

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

Everest University

January 2013 to July 2015

Certification in RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI) at ASHWORTH COLLEGE - Norcross, GA November 1994

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

KEY STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

Microsoft Word and Excel Windows XP Types: 50 wpm

Strong Leadership Westlaw Certified

LexisNexis proficient Needles Software

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