Paralegal

DAMETA C. FRANKLIN

** ********** ******, *********** ******, GA 30281

(470) 629- 4764

EDUCATION

BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY

Master of Law, Intellectual Property, L.L.M, January 2010 NORMAN MANLEY LAW SCHOOL,

Post Graduate Legal Certificate, C.L.E. June 2007

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

Bachelor of Laws, May 2005

EXPERIENCE

Legal Officer, Law Offices of Gayle LLC, September 2013- March 2024 Personal injury trial and/or litigation experience. Debt recovery processes. Utilizing summary court procedures for speedy resolution of matters. Defending breach of contract cases and enforcing contract liability. Negotiations with insurance companies and conclusion of settlements in personal injury cases. Advising regarding all aspects of the laws relating to real and personal property and rights therein. Leases and real estate management. Preparation and registration of transfers, mortgages, leases and all other documents relating to the creation and transfer of interests in land including rights of way and other easements. Conducted extensive legal research and drafted legal opinions and memorandum. Tutor, Norman Manley Law School, Probate Practice and Procedure, September 2022- March 2024 Tutor and provide guidance to students in the administration of estate and the requisite practical procedures in the granting of probate and administration, drafting wills and all areas associated with estate administration. Law Offices of SENIOR SMITH & CO.

Legal Officer

Personal injury trial and/or litigation experience. Organize and track files of all important case documents and make them available and easily accessible to attorneys. Assist in the preparation of legal arguments, draft pleadings to be filed with the court and obtain affidavits. Identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases. Interpreting contractual terms and providing advice on the existence of contracts. Preparation of documentation leading to the grant of probate or administration. Contentious and non-contentious applications for grants of probate and letters of administration. SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Proficient in working with Microsoft Office, Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw. Counseling and arbitration skills and negotiation skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. HOBBIES

Photography, plays, concerts, travel, singing, motivating and mentoring young people. REFERENCES

John Bassie Esq, Lemar Neale, Esq. and Markada Suppria Esq.

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