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Legal Assistant Office

Location:
Austell, GA, 30168
Posted:
August 02, 2020

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Kailin Frederick

ade0r2@r.postjobfree.com

Home Address

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Austell, GA 30168

Cell: 347-***-****

Education The Lincoln University, PA (Bachelor of Arts - 2015) GPA: 3.7

Minor: International Relations Major: Political Science (May 2015)

Detail Oriented Paralegal who is diligent and resourceful in conducting legal research and case investigations, trustworthy in handling confidential information; and articulate in preparing legal arguments and motions. Adept at collaborating with a diverse range of legal personnel.

Technology: Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, Time Matters, Resware, LoanSphere, Equator,Tempo, Court E-Filing System

Paralegal Skills: Client Advice Letters, Demand Letters, Surrogate Petitions, Summons and Complaints, Motions, Office & Court Procedures and Court Calendaring

Work Experience

Legal Secretary Chavez Legal Group Atlanta, GA

June 2019 - Present (40hrs a week 8:30am-5:30pm)

·Draft Answer for Defendant, 6.4 Letters, Stipulations to Trial Calendar

·Responsible for attorney calendar

·Conduct case management through Time Matters

·Assist with trial preparation (produce trial binders, exhibit lists and Pre-Trial Order)

·Open files initiated by claims department

·Initiate client contact to establish jurisdiction and confirm contact information

·Provide adjusters and clients with case updates

·Produce billing

·Perform internal research to locate Defendant and hire private investigators

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Title Review Specialist OSN National, LLC Duluth, GA

September 2018 - June 2019 (40hrs a week 9am-5pm)

·Reviewed pre-closing and closing documentation to ensure quality and accuracy

·Reviewed Contracts, Settlement Statements, Vesting Deeds, Title Commitments, Warranty Deeds and Deeds of Trust for relevant items including correct legal entities, relevant owners and banking information

·Review of title searches

·Assisted in following up on missing and pending items

·Properly organizing pre-closing and closing documentation to client assigned folders

Paralegal McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC New Rochelle, NY

May 2015 – July 2018 (40hrs a week 9am-5pm)

·Drafted Motion to File and Service, Order of Publications, Motion to Validate Late Service, Supplemental Summons and Complaints

·Completed research on deceased defendants (Surviving heirs, Wills, Affidavits of Heirship, Executors and or Administrators )

·Drafted Surrogate Petitions

·Electronically filed and mailed Surrogate Petitions to Court to appoint Temporary Administrators for foreclosure action to commence

·Filed legal documentation with court both electronic filing and send out

·Assisted Attorneys with preparation for court appearances, and meetings

·Managed Client Systems by providing updates regarding summons and complaint being filed and service of pleadings being completed on defendants

·Completed Daily spreadsheets

Legal Assistant The McHale Law Firm New York, NY

May 2014 - August 2014 (24hrs a weeks 9am-5pm)

·Opened 5-10 cases within a week/ prepared retainer statements for these cases

·Prepared closing statements for all cases settled

·Archived 10-15 cases within a month

·Requested Medical Records (HIPPA Authorization) for new and old cases in the Saga System

·Completed No-Fault Bodily Injury Claims for clients

·Completed 3-5 Arbitrations, Mediation Submissions, and IME’s to clients within a week

Legal Assistant Town Hall of Greenburgh White Plains, NY

May 2013 – August 2013 (40hrs a week 9am-5pm)

·Managed the Town Hall’s database creating folders, entering information and case assignment number

·Filed Office Documents

·Corresponded with clients regarding court appointments

Intern New York County District Attorney’s Office New York, NY

June 2012 – August 2012 (40hrs a week 9am-5pm)

·Managed the District Attorney’s Office RAP sheets

·Prepared (50-100) letters within a week notifying defendants of upcoming court dates and or arraignments

·Organized and drafted charging documents, supporting documents and notices for court

·Observed the DA office paralegals taking notes on daily job duties

·Completed a mock trial as a persecutor at the end of my internship

Extra-Curricular Activities

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Member of Thurgood Marshall Law Society

Member of National Honors Society of Leadership and Success



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