Joey Lynne Carter

**** ****** ******, ***. **

Cincinnati, Ohio 45212

513-***-**** (mobile)

513-***-**** (home)

ad2lcd@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS

Nominated for Strathmore’s Who’s Who of America

30 year’s legal/litigation experience including insurance defense, municipal, bankruptcy, family law, personal injury, real estate, probate, bankruptcy, etc.

Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, Internet, Skype, and Outlook.

Excellent typing (82 wpm).

Excellent consultative skills; ability to work with multiple managers in cross functional groups throughout the organization.

Excellent skills working independently on projects, from conception to completion, while working under pressure with a wide variety of activities.

Experience handling confidential matters with discretion.

Capable of lo. delivering against predefined performance management objectives ensuring high quality results and presenting clear, concise, and professionally written communications and presentations.

Superior interpersonal skills; adept at working in collaboratively with management.

Superior organizational and time-management skills; excellent communication skills.

Analytical and technical skills for solving problems and preparing reports.

Self-motivated/self-starter; able to set effective priorities to achieve immediate and long-term goals and meet highly-deadline driven goals.

Professional level proofreading skills.

EDUCATION

Keller Graduate School of Management – Downers Grove, Illinois

Masters of Project Management (2012)

3.69/4.0 GPA

DeVry University - Addison, Illinois

Bachelor of Science in Technical Management (2009); concentration in Human Resources Management

Magna cum laude - 3.74/4.0 GPA

EXPERIENCE

MANLEY BURKE – Cincinnati, Ohio January 5, 2020 – July 18, 2020

Paralegal

Typed pleadings and legal documents from notes and Dictaphone for super attorney in municipal law while simultaneously handling a busy reception desk and phone.

Produced information by formatting, editing, inputting, retrieving, copying and transmitting text utilizing professional-level proofreading skills via Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsible for acquired knowledge of municipal litigation, legal terminology and excellent grammar.

Provided historical reference by utilizing filing and retrieval systems.

Maintained client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

Multi-tasked Dictaphone work while simultaneously taking calls, greeting visitors and checking in staff.

ROBERT HALF, ET AL. – CINCINNATI, OH

Commercial Loan Closer/Paralegal February 1999 – January 2020

Typed pleadings and legal documents from Dictaphone.

Responsible for in-depth knowledge of litigation, legal terminology and grammar.

Produced information by formatting, editing, inputting, retrieving, copying and transmitting text, data and graphics utilizing professional-level proofreading skills via Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.

Maintained attorney calendar, utilized filing and retrieval systems and handled phone calls.

Maintained client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

PNC Bank (Kforce) October 9 - November 30, 2018

Commercial Loan Closer II

Responsible for accurate and timely booking equipment and property loans and lease transactions into LeaseWave, including adding Vendors, editing information, etc.

Prepared loan and leasing documents utilizing complex coding system, verifying appropriate materials and documentation were available to complete transactions, and ensuring funds were received within regulated timelines.

Prepared Excel spreadsheet reports detailing equipment to be leased or purchased; verified accuracy of Vendor invoices.

Verified wiring instructions with client manager by phone.

Responsible for knowledge of major products and services

Responsible for knowledge of privacy rules and regulations, policies, and guidelines affecting business practices.

Utilized advanced computer skills: Word, Excel, Internet, Skype, LeaseWave

Smith Rolfes & Skavdahl – Cincinnati, OH October 2015 – December 2015

Legal Secretary

Responsible for in-depth knowledge of litigation and legal terminology

Typed pleadings and legal documents from Dictaphone.

Produced information by formatting, editing, inputting, retrieving, copying and transmitting text, data and graphics utilizing professional-level proofreading skills via Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.

Maintained attorney calendar, utilized filing and retrieval systems and handled phone calls.

Maintained client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

ALTHEIMER & GRAY – Chicago, Illinois October 2000 – September 2001

Legal Secretary

Legal secretary in 800-attorney firm, working for numerous attorneys including the head of the firm and the Managing Partner responsible for hiring attorneys.

Typed pleadings and legal documents from notes and Dictaphone; handled calls and .

Produced information by formatting, editing, inputting, retrieving, copying and transmitting text, data and graphics utilizing professional-level proofreading skills via Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.

Generated revenue by documenting and inputting attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; prepared invoices; tracked payments through Timeslips software.

Responsible for acquired knowledge of litigation and legal terminology.

Provided historical reference by utilizing filing and retrieval systems, recording meeting discussions and maintaining transcripts.

Maintained client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

LAW OFFICE OF BECKY LYNN DAHLGREN - Illinois September 1998 to February 1999

Paralegal

Assisted with multifaceted aspects of development of documents in real estate, personal injury, litigation, and probate law.

Interfaced with clients, attorneys, real estate agents, Courthouse and Township offices.

Provided paralegal services for residential real estate sales:

Ordered titles and payoff letters and requested bottom line figures, obtained plot plans and municipal lien certificates, prepared various real estate documents, determined tax bills; served as liaison for clients, banks and attorneys; ordered surveys.

Completed title insurance forms and maintained communication with all parties involved throughout the process.

Contact with clients, township officials, outside counsel.

Prepared corporate documents, such as annual reports, etc.

Identified documents necessary for clients; handled scheduling and docketing.

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