Paralegal Litigation

Melissa S. Page

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SUMMARY

Senior Level Litigation Paralegal with over 20 years of experience across a broad spectrum of practice areas, in both State and Federal courts, including electronic filing in each. Handles cases from cradle to grave with little guidance from attorneys or supervisors. Self-starter who is a team player and steps up when needed to lead.

SKILLS

●Detail Oriented

●Experienced in litigation process of 11 states as well as Federal Courts.

●Team player

●Proficient proof reader

●Tech Savvy and proficient in multiple software programs including, Word, Excel, ProLaw, TABS, LexisNexis, Worldox, Telegence, TyMetrix 360, and Pacer.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

AT&T SERVICES, INC., Atlanta, GA

Contract Paralegal, Dispute Resolution, May 2017 – Present

●Resolved over 450 consumer and business disputes and arbitrations prior to attorney assignment.

●Research the validity of claims thru a collaborative environment with AT&T employees in multiple departments to formulate and prepare settlement letters.

●Coordinate with both in-house and outside counsel in matters proceeding with arbitration.

●Proposed strategies for streamlining and creating uniformity in work flow, created template library, and spearheaded research project to present best software programs for department use.

HOPPER LAW PARTNERS, LLC., Atlanta, GA

Temporary Paralegal, Corporate, Employment, General Litigation, October 2016 - May 2017

●Reviewed and revised both US and International contracts for The Big Green Egg, Inc.

●Researched patent registrations and international regulations.

●Prepared and filed pleadings in both State and Federal Jurisdictions.

SMITH & LISS, LLC., Sandy Springs, GA

Temporary Paralegal, Employment, Probate, General Litigation, April 2016 – June 2016

●Reviewed and tracked cases for weekly reports.

●Traveled to courthouses to file time sensitive pleadings.

●Drafted and finalized pleadings, including, Complaints, Discovery and Motions.

SCHULTEN, WARD & TURNER, LLP., Atlanta, GA

Trustee Assistant, Bankruptcy Litigation Paralegal, May 2015 – December 2015

●Drafted legal pleadings related to asset cases, electronically filed and served pleadings.

●Entered billing for two attorneys.

●Reviewed and processed electronic filings and daily mail.

●Maintained software database used to track Trustee cases and prepared specialized reports to US Trustee regarding asset cases.

●Reviewed and researched real property for potential fraud.

RCO LEGAL, LLC. / formerly JOHNSON & FREEDMAN, LLC, Atlanta, GA

Senior Paralegal Manager, Litigation, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, January 2010- March 2015

●Drafted all legal pleadings, including, but not limited to: complaints, discovery, and motions for various states including, GA, AL, MS and SC.

●Reviewed work logs and client portfolios to ensure flow and time frame compliance.

●Prepared, revised and updated pleading templates and utilized firm software to automate daily activity of Paralegals.

●Trained new paralegals on software and state procedures.

MANN BRACKEN, LLP., Atlanta, GA

Paralegal, General Litigation, Employment, Bankruptcy, September 2008 – August 2009

●Drafted complex motions and prepared case dismissals.

●Managed Court Hearing Calendars and assigned attorney appearances.

●Scheduled Hearing dates and Mediations.

●Tracked progress of motions and filed additional pleading as appropriate.

HAYS & POTTER, P.C., Atlanta, GA

Paralegal, Commercial, Contract and Bankruptcy Litigation, September 1998 – June 2008

● Drafted all legal pleadings, including, but not limited to: complaints, discovery,

and motions.

● Maintained litigation calendar of court dates and attorney deadlines.

● Performed extensive review and prepared documents for production.

● Prepared files for bankruptcy filings and monitored cases though conclusion.

●Prepared Leave of Absence and Conflict Letters.

Education

PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE 2002

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

A.A.S. DEGREE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES Anticipated Graduation 2021

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA

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