Cecelia A. Kelly

734-***-**** or 947-***-****

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CAREER PROFILE

Creative and dedicated paralegal with over four years of experience in various legal settings. Proficient in the organization and analysis of legal documentation. Adept in drafting documents, filing motions, interviewing clients, and preparing retainers. Experience with residential and commercial real estate and probate matters. Able to effectively facilitate preparations for closings Self- motivated with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment; communicate effectively at all levels; manage competing priorities; and working for Non-Profit Organization for the CERA Program, adapt readily to new challenges.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Attorney Randall P. Upshaw, Lathrup Village, MI June 2022-AUGUST 2022:

Criminal Defense Legal Assistant, my duties include working under the supervision of an attorney on each component of discovery. Other Probate and estate matters, responsibilities include interviewing clients and law enforcement personnel for key facts on the crime. You also help prepare witnesses to answer questions the opposing counsel may serve. Processing attorney calendar for appointments with client and court hearing and motion and praecipe. M-File.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, Detroit, MI June 2021-AUGUST 2022:

Direct Service Specialist, COC-80/20 City of Detroit, CERA Program,

Interview clients to obtain information necessary to make eligibility determinations and conduct initial intake interviews. Process clients for assistance and verifying documentation and paperwork. Review and evaluate clients' circumstances and documentation to determine if they meet the program’s eligibility requirements. Maintain accurate files by processing applications, keeping case history files current and responding to client inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Conduct reviews of program files to verify compliance with agency and funder requirements and implement corrective action under the direction of your direct supervisor as needed. Communicate with clients regarding program requirements and compliance; missed payments; and program dis-enrollments. COC- Team for the City of Detroit-80/20-CERA Program.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KELLYS CLERICAL & NOTARY SERVICES, Southfield, MI Nov 2020 - PRESENT

Criminal Defense Law Paralegal

• Highly experienced in investigation, documentation and handling of criminal cases and matters, probate matters, family law cases, real estate m

• Profound knowledge of civil litigations, legal codes, and court procedures

• Operational knowledge of using Microsoft office, Westlaw, Lexis and Windows OS

• Ability to prepare legal proceedings, motions, and interrogatories

• Assist Attorneys in development and management of criminal cases

•Create and file motions, pleadings, subpoenas, and legal documents

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMROCK Detroit, MI Oct 2019 – Oct 2020

Escrow Recording Auditor

• Articulate audit findings, risks and detailed recommendations for senior management

• Maintain up to date knowledge of regulations

• Respond to employee inquiries either by phone or email

• Network and collaborate with colleagues, third parties, and other GM departments to achieve desired business results

• Keep up to date with all communications that affect employees

• Prepared contracts and litigation documents by articulating objectives for clients within boundaries of applicable laws

• Counseled clients on terms of mortgage modification and mitigation offers

• Drafted routine leases and amendments

• Evaluate legal interest holders in specified properties based on title examination results

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HIRE COUNSEL, Southfield, MI July 2019- Oct 2019

Paralegal

●Develop and conduct research related to transaction and filings through print and electronic sources

●Review, track and monitor legislation that impacts the company’s products and/or processes

●Assist in implementation of contract amendments to ensure compliance with applicable legislation/regulations

●Provide support litigation, mediation, arbitration, and complaint resolution

●Prepare summons complaints and responses

●Research and compile information that helps strengthen a case for assigned attorney

●Support attorneys during trial by preparing documents, fact checking, preparing evidence for presentation, and tracking case developments

●Assist with accounting and billing

●Maintenance of case log

EDUCATION

University of Detroit-Mercy * Legal Administration Program

Eastern Michigan University * Paralegal Program

Henry Ford Community College* Paralegal Studies Program

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Legal Documents * Microsoft Office Suite * Adobe Acrobat * Adobe Reader* QuickBooks Homeless Shelter* CERA Program* *Westlaw * LexisNexis * World Docs * Atlas Mortgage Software* City of Detroit 80/20- COC* Wayne Metro Weatherization Program* SharePoint, Tru-filing, My Case, Legal Intake, Legal Administration, HUD Evaluation System. Probate and Estate cases, Pacer, Case Management. Cognos, Wealth Point.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

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