ASHFORD R. MILLIS
P.O. Box ***
Ocoee, FL 34761
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EDUCATION
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, New York
Master of Arts Degree: June 1999
*Major: Public Administration
*Minor: Political Theory
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, New York
Bachelor of Science May 1996
*Major: Paralegal Studies
*President’s Honor Society
*Who’s Who Among Students in American University & Colleges
With a proven record of success in management at mid-level offices, and, or law firms. Creative problem solver with the ability to drive growth, resolves conflict, improve moral and consistently exceed goals.
● Management – Solid background in planning and executing company plans. Hands-on manager with highly developed negotiation skills and experience cultivating strategic business partnership. Equally strong in budgeting and fiscal management.
● Building – Decisive team leader with extensive experience recruiting and hiring office staffs, thus, creating effective training programs.
● Communication – Persuasive communicator with well developed presentation and negotiation skills. Able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, clients and staff at all levels.
EXPERIENCE
NOVICK & ASSOCIATES, P.C., New York, 2018 – Present
*Estate Administration.
-Communicate with clients to ensure all estate deadline are met on a timely basis
-Prepare Estate Accounting for Probate Court.
-Prepare and file probate documents for decedent’s estate and guardianship.
-Prepare estate plan documents, pleadings, discovery documents, motions, memorandum, affidavits, subpoenas and correspondences.
-Organized and managed all probate files and litigation files
-Conduct research to locate family members and interested parties regarding probate matters.
-Provide legal support to Associates in probate and real estate matters.
CHAR & HERZBERG, LLP, New York, 2008 - 2017
*Bankruptcy – (Proficient in chapter 7, 11, & 13) – from intake to 341 meeting and confirmation/post confirmation; Motions, Conversion or dismissal of cases and Plan modification. Also having the accumulation of knowledge and experience of the Federal Court ECF filing procedure – (Pacer).
*Matrimonial – Proficient in contested & uncontested divorce, from intake to judgment.
*Family Law – Proficient in custody and visitation, child support, separation agreement, qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs)..
*Immigration – Commercial and personal filings – H-B’s visas, deportation proceedings, amnesty and asylum seekers.
*Real Estate – Residential transaction – from contract to closing, whether it is the representation of the buyer or the seller.
- Closing statement, general releases of corporations and individuals. ACRIS E-tax forms, NYC RPT/RP5217
LAW OFFICES OF JERRY M. MIMS, P.C., Suffolk, New York 2004 – 2006
*Bankruptcy – (Proficient in chapter 7, 11, & 13) – from intake to 341 meeting and confirmation/post confirmation; Motions, Conversion or dismissal of cases and Plan modification. Also having the accumulation of knowledge and experience of the Federal Court ECF filing procedure – (Pacer);
*Matrimonial – Proficient in contested & uncontested divorce, from intake to judgment. (Statement of Net-Worth) & Prenuptial Agreement.
*Immigration – Commercial and personal filings – H-B’s visas, deportation proceedings, amnesty and asylum seekers.
*Real Estate – Residential transaction – from contract to closing, whether it is the representation of the buyer or the seller.
QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ISSC, 2000 - 2005
*Instructional Support Services: Writing Center/Tutorial Services: Tutor college students in American Government & Politic, Introduction to Medieval & Early Modern Western Civilization, Introduction to Modern Western Civilization, Business Law I & II.
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: 2001 – 2003
*Auxiliary services for high school: Acting Center Administrator at Mt. Calvary High School.
*Duties: Delegated school curriculum & agenda to teachers and students.
*Teacher: Linden Learning Center: Teach Social Studies, Language Arts Writing & Reading to high school students.
STUDENT INTERN 1996 – 1996
*Office of the District Attorney: Nassau County, New York
*Duties: Conducted legal research for four (4) Assistant District Attorneys on criminal matters by using either Westlaw or Lexis-Nexis.
LICENSE
NOTARY PUBLIC: State of New York
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, New York June 1999
*Certificate in Public Administration
COMPUTER SKILLS
*Westlaw & Lexis-Nexis, Microsoft, MS Word; WordPerfect 5.1/6.0, Knowledge of Federal Court ECF filing procedures and State and Federal Court electronic database. (Pacer & Lois Law), Blue Booking, Cite checking, Shepardizing & ACRIS – Automated City Register Information System.