Manager Legal Assistant
Resume:
Jeffrey Beckman
Torrington, CT
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I am an honest, dedicated paralegal and former credit professional, with more than a decade of thorough drafting and filing experience. My training as a credit manager lends to my ability as a legal assistant. I am a responsible schedule keeper, making appointments and meeting deadlines. I take pride in my work and am always eager to learn more.
One Year of Online JD Program – Study of Law 2018
Taft University Online Law School
Paralegal Studies Program – Business Writing, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Organization 2006 -2007
University of Hartford
Associate’s Degree – Paralegal Studies 2005
Manchester Community College
Contract Paralegal
December 2009 to Present
Eric H. Opin & Associates
Milford, CT 2019 - Present
Law Offices of Blackwell & Spadaccini, Manchester, CT 2010, 2011, 2015
Law Offices of Jerry Farrell Jr.
Wallingford, CT 2014
Superior Court Pleadings
Small Claim Actions
Residential Real Estate Closings
Post Judgment Recovery
Judgment & Mechanic's Liens
UCC Security Agreements
Articles of Incorporations
Share Holder's Agreements
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Paralegal
Law Offices of Nair & Levin, P.C. - Bloomfield, CT
August 2017 to January 2020
Was responsible for preparing and e-filing pleadings.
E-filed initial lawsuits & prepares supplemental filings in furtherance of each case.
Helped maintain the firm’s court calendar, accurately accounting for court hearings and attorney assignment.
Assisted collection department in locating elusive debtors.
Performed public record searches.
Worked closely with CT State Marshal’s in verifying defendant addresses.
Prepares documents for real estate closings.
Prepared & e-filed Satisfactions of Judgment & Releases of Judgment Liens upon the conclusion of a case.
Real Estate Paralegal
Klein & Babbitt, LLC - Avon, CT
January 2016 to August 2017
Prepared and completed files for real estate sales, purchases, refinances and short sales.
Assisted in preparation and progress of landlord/tenant matters.
Was responsible for negotiating debt settlements on behalf of clients with creditors in matters of credit reparation.
Assisted with collections on past due client accounts.
Contract Small Claims Paralegal
Blackwell and Spadaccini - Manchester, CT
June 2015 to January 2016
Responsibilities
Handled small claims cases start to finish for Plimpton & Hills Corporation’s 14 CT locations.
Drafted necessary pleadings in each stage of the claim.
Negotiated stipulated settlements & judgment payoffs.
Performed public records searches for the purpose of drafting & filing judgment liens.
Performed skip traces as necessary to locate debtors for suit.
Credit Manager
Cunningham Supply, Inc. - West Hartford, CT
August 2015 to December 2015
Responsibilities
Oversees collection of company’s accounts receivables.
Handles collection calls and works out payment arrangements.
Responsible for payment processing and application to accounts.
Conducts credit research on credit term applicants and establishes new account records.
Handles small claim court actions.
Marketing Consultant
Command Credit Corp. - Red Hook, NY
June 2015 to June 2015
Responsibilities
Completed temporary marketing assignment promoting corporation’s credit reporting data base to wholesale companies in CT.
Credit Manager
Plimpton & Hills, Corporation - Hartford, CT
September 2004 to May 2015
Conducted credit research on account applicants and made decision to grant or deny credit
Oversaw customer account activity for all 15 of the corporation’s business centers
Provided small claims court representation on all small claim matters for the company
Handled end to end claim process for CT and MA centers
Responsible for working with attorneys in civil court collection matters
Dealt with check fraud and worked with local police departments. Filed mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims when necessary. Drafted and filed UCC security agreements and judgment liens.
Board Member
National Association of Credit Management
June 2011 to June 2014
Served a 3 year term on the NACM Board of Directors for Connecticut, an oversight board responsible for setting budgets, coordinating events and overseeing general operations of the organization in Connecticut.
Town Director
Town of Manchester - Manchester, CT
November 2007 to 2009
Oversaw enforcement of town policies, as well as the settling of disputes and lawsuits
Created and enacted a senior citizen tax credit program
Established internship opportunities for high school students with local law firms
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