Paralegal Executive

ERIN HEWETT

**** **** **. *********, ** ***** · 704-***-****

**************@*******.*** · www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hewett-24289a38

Objective: To continue employment in the legal field

EXPERIENCE

JUNE 11, 2007 – JUNE 19, 2020

ESTATES AND LEGACIES MANGER, The Salvation Army NSC Division

Maintenance of all files and documents related to estates for the Salvation Army North and South Carolina Division.

Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track receipt and allocation of funds, to provide up-to-date information to regional headquarters and local offices using Microsoft Excel.

Drafting correspondence and information requests in Microsoft Word

Coordinate with Divisional and Corporate staff for execution of documents related to estates.

Coordinate with attorneys and executors for receipt of necessary information and distributions from estates.

Review financial information from estates to confirm distributions received.

Serving as executor of estate on behalf of Salvation Army: coordinating with supervisory leadership and attorneys on proper liquidation of estate property and distribution of estate bequests, processing of necessary legal documents, in order to complete administration of estate in a timely manner.

Coordinate with regional supervisors and outside attorneys to monitor non-estate legal matters involving the Salvation Army, including employment matters, lawsuits, and responses to subpoenas.

EDUCATION

2005

PARALEGAL DIPLOMA, Central piedmont community college

One year post-baccalaureate paralegal program—studies in civil litigation, corporate and contract law.

3.486 GPA, Dean’s List

2003

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY, UNC Charlotte

Major in History, Minor in Russian. Studies required development of research as well as written and oral communication skills

SKILLS

Notary Public for NC

Ability to work within time deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to research

Ability to exercise discretion and practice confidentiality

Ability to read and interpret legal documents and statutes

Ability to collect, interpret, organize and maintain data

Ability to work in Microsoft Word and Excel

Familiarity with legal terms

ACTIVITIES

Languages: Spanish, Russian, currently studying French.

Volunteering as youth leader in Charlotte Salvation Army, participating in corporate volunteer opportunities.

Reading

Universal Class: Quickbooks 101, Microsoft Excel 2019

Linked In Learning: Currently studying Project Management

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