CYNTHIA K. EVANS

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Conyers, Georgia 30013

678-***-****

ad3eau@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

Looking forward to joining an esteemed establishment as a Paralegal where I can make use of my ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously while providing superior client services.

Education

Indiana University NW, Gary, IN 05/1982

Penn Foster for Paralegal Studies, Scranton, PA 10/1997

Real Estate Services & Training, Atlanta, GA 8/2001

LandTech Computer Training, Atlanta, GA 9/2001

Title Examination Seminar, Atlanta, GA 9/2001

Work Experience

October 2022 – January 2024: The Gibson Law Firm, LLC, Atlanta, GA

Paralegal

Interview potential clients prior to meeting with the Attorney;

Set up new client file, close out settled cases;

Draft demand letters;

Requested medical and billing records, interact with the medical staff of the client;

Prepared summons, complaints, affidavits, interrogatories, deposition request, filed pleadings and legal correspondence;

Prepared Dispossessory Proceeding, Application for Writ of Possession;

Ensured documents were saved appropriately in the CLIO System and paper file;

Handled incoming calls, faxes and scan documents;

Maintained a good working rapport with the clients and opposing counsel which required discretion and judgment;

Performed legal and factual research and record search;

Organize and analyze information;

Prepared for help with trial preparation including witness lists, exhibits, trial binders and bates stamping;

Prepared documents for commercial closing;

January - September 2022: Zachary & Segraves, P.A., Decatur, GA

Paralegal

Experienced in applying effective management principles, method and practices when

managing and/or overseeing the work of subordinates, including establishing work

assignments, setting priorities, conducting both formal and informal performance evaluations in support of staff development.

Prepared summons, complaints, affidavits, interrogatories, filed pleadings and legal correspondence;

Set-up Condemnation files: correspondence, pleading, service of process and billing;

Entrusted with confidential information regarding clients and cases;

Compared Petition with Title Report and confirmed Condemnees by checking Secretary of State site for updates;

Prepared for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits;

Prepared legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, and real estate closing statements;

Experienced in creating, maintaining, and managing a records management system control, access, and portability of records in paper-based and electronic formats;

Researched properties for the Department of Transportation’s Condemnations prepared by the firm;

Prepared Dispossessory Proceeding, Application for Writ of Possession;

Filed pleadings with court clerk and assisted in drafting proxies and living wills;

Performed legal research using Westlaw and in the library;

Prepared billings for clients; mandate telephones system when needed;

Experienced using Microsoft Office software to prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, reports, and slide presentations.

December 2014 - 2017: Scherr & McClure, PC, Atlanta, GA

Legal Assistant

Prepared and processed legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements;

Mail, fax, e-file or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials;

Entrusted with confidential information regarding client and cases;

Organized and maintained law libraries, documents, and case files.

Helped with filing pleadings; Performed legal research using Westlaw and in the library;

Wrote legal memoranda; Prepared demand letters; Served as office notary;

Supervised and trained secretarial staff and student interns;

Implemented an online billing system for clients;

Drafted legal memoranda and client correspondence;

Conducted research employing online resources such as Westlaw and LexusNexus;

Managed subordinates trained and established work schedules.

Computer Skills

Advanced in Windows 10, Excel, Power Point, Lexus Nexus, Westlaw

Personal Skills

Conducted all manner of business with professionalism, demonstrated the ability to work well with others; possess excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational management;

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