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ANNE KATHERINE KING

P.O. Box *** · Clifton Forge, VA 24426 · 636-***-**** · *****************@*****.***

RELEVANT QUALITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to utilize computer software applications including, but not limited to, Access, Adobe, ADP, Applied, Case Aware, CaseView, Excel, Goldmine, Google Scholar, Houdini, Lexis Nexis, NetSuite, OneNote, Outlook, Pacer, PaperWise, PowerPoint, RMS, Perfect Practice, P.C. Law, ReadyCollect, SharePoint, Westlaw, Word, and WordPerfect; Able to keep confidentiality and deadlines; Capable of examining, understanding, processing, and drafting various legal documents; Written and verbal communication ability in English and Spanish; Able to prioritize, type fast, and multi-task in a fast- paced environment; Strong attention to detail; Educated on budgets and financial processes; Able to work independently as well as within a team; Adaptable to change as needed; Professional demeanor; Hard working; Reliable; Organized; Quick learner; Self-starter; Acquired and maintain current Public Trust Security Access

EDUCATION

Florida State College, Jacksonville, FL, Graduated December 2010

• Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies, Program GPA 4.0 Student member of the National Association for Legal Assistants (NALA); Board member of the Paralegal Student Association; College’s curriculum approved by the American Bar Association Jacksonville University, Jacksonville FL, Graduated December 2002

• Bachelor of Arts in English; Minor in Writing

• Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Graduated Magna Cum Laude and with University Honors; Student of the Year Award for Spanish Language and Literature Proficiency; Earned memberships in national honor societies: Sigma Tau Delta and Phi Kappa Phi

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Forfeiture Support Associates (FSA), US Attorneys Office, Roanoke, VA January 2019 - September 2020; Contractor/Paralegal II/Legal Assistant

Assisted the United States Attorney’s Office with the criminal archiving project including shifting and rotating files so an organized filing system was maintained for the closed files; Boxed up files for shipment; Created and maintained a spreadsheet for logging/processing files; Entered data in the computer system; Reviewed electronic data and made any corrections during data entry; Provided organization and management of case files; Ensured quality control on files during archiving process; Composed and mailed letters that required a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology; Prepared a wide variety of legal documents, many of which were voluminous and complex in format; Obtained and analyzed financial information on debtors to determine their present and future potential ability to pay criminal fines and restitution. Initiated contact with debtors concerning payment of their obligations, their ability to pay, and create written payment schedules to assure successful collection of debts; Received Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance dated June 2019

Sol Island Music & Productions, Inc., Home Office, (seasonal part-time) June 2007-ongoing Secretary Provide administrative and computer support; Prepare contracts and minutes; Reconcile bank statements; Plan travel schedule and hotel reservations; Create, design, maintain and update company websites and social media content; Pre/post show production; Member of the Association of Intellectual Property Paralegals

McCabe Law Group, P.A., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL June 2015-March 2016; Legal Assistant Prepared and sent out demand letters and estoppels; Calendared court and case events; Scheduled hearings,mediations, and depositions; Prepared claim of liens and release of liens; Prepared pleadings including: complaints, lis pendens, summons, affidavits, motions, answers and discovery for attorney review; E-filed and e-served documents; Assisted with moving court cases toward judgment or settlement; Served as a Notary Public; Answered phones; Handled incoming mail Pendergast & Associates, P.C., Jacksonville, FL, November 2012-June 2015; Paralegal Provided legal assistance for attorneys for mortgage foreclosures for all 67 counties in Florida, including, but not limited to answering phones, ordering supplies, handling/scanning incoming mail, preparing pleadings, affidavits, and documents for attorney/client review, E-filed and e-served documents; Assembled necessary documentation for hearings and trials as needed; Prepared Proposed Final Judgment packages; Reviewed file management software on a daily basis to work assigned matters; Completed case steps; Prepared and requested billing on completed work; Served as a Notary Public

Rusty Law, LLC, Saint Augustine, FL, February 2012-November 2012; Legal Assistant Assisted attorney with drafting and reviewing real estate leases and business documents; Prepared and e-filed legal documents and pleadings; Updated clients through meetings, emails, and phone calls; Answered phones; Handled incoming legal correspondence; Scheduled hearings, depositions, mediations, and appointments; Processed payments; Served as a Notary Public Zwicker & Associates, P.C., Jacksonville, FL, March 2011-February 2012; Litigation Assistant Sought post-judgment remedies through litigation for all 67 counties in Florida; Assisted with preparing, drafting, e-serving, and filing pleadings, motions, dismissals, satisfactions, garnishments and other documents for court; Analyzed and processed reports to ensure that proper work flow was being adhered to pursuant to the expectations of both clients and Zwicker & Associates; Utilized collection software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory Law Office of Tania Schmidt-Alpers, Esq., August 2010-January 2011; Legal Assistant/Intern Assisted with preparing and drafting pleadings, motions, and other documents for court; Filed and delivered documents with appropriate personnel; Organized, set up, and maintained client files; Faxed, filed, and photocopied legal documents; Answered and responded to office phone calls; Drafted and typed letters and correspondence; Scheduled client appointments Spherion, St. Augustine, FL, 2009; 2011 (part time); Temporary Assistant Helped Sheriff’s Office go paperless by prepping and scanning documents, assuring readability of scanned images, and naming/coding scanned images; Answered phones; Prepared/drafted correspondence and legal documents under attorney supervision; Filing and organizing documents Harden & Associates, Jacksonville, FL, October 2006-December 2007; Mail Clerk/Receptionist Assured proper document management through implementing filing system; Sorted, date-stamped, scanned, organized, and filed all incoming mail; Forwarded and/or responded to company’s website emails; Initiated and wrote manual detailing job functions and details; Ordered postage and maintained control logs; Protected organization’s value by keeping information confidential; Greeted and directed corporate office callers by answering telephone calls, determining nature of business, transferring to appropriate destination; Ordered office supplies; Verified and received payments from clients; Mentored a child through a voluntary work program

ATS Staffing, Jacksonville, FL, May-October 2006; Temporary Office Personnel Direct hire from ATS to permanent employee at Harden & Associates Same as at Harden & Associates, with the addition of calling hundreds of clients to obtain accurate information and updating that information in Excel spreadsheets Wallis Companies, Fenton MO, March 2003-June 2005; Sales Associate Printed, balanced, and reconciled daily accounting reports; Operated cash register; Sold store items; Provided exceptional customer service; Answered phones

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Civil Air Patrol, Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Previous Spanish Club President and Circle K Secretary at Jacksonville University, Translator of Boy’s Home Brochure into Spanish, and Teacher of English as a Second Language Classes

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