Valerie Camerlengo

**** *** ****** **** **********, PA 18951

267-***-**** adnaqh@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ambitious paralegal, and certified notary public driven to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service. Strengths include legal research, time management and trial preparation. Clear knowledge of court processes and legal proceedings. Successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.

SKILLS

Legal Programs – Perfect Law, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Pro Law.

Strong Interpersonal Communication - Written & Verbal Communication

Time Management

Confidentiality

Organization

Computer Skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook

Research Skills

Case Management

EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Paralegal Studies American Bar Association Approved GPA 3.78

Bucks County Community College

Newtown, PA August 2020

Professional development completed in criminal proceedings, civil proceedings, civil practice and litigation, legal research and writing, state and local government, torts, and real estate law/conveyancing.

PARALEGAL/LEGAL EXPERIENCE

FITZPATRICK LENTZ & BUBBA, P.C.

Legal Administrative Assistant Allentown, PA February 2021 - Present

Assist with case management.

Calendar and manage deadlines, appointments, and court appearances.

Legal fact and legal research.

Assist attorneys in date and discovery requests.

Organize and electronically file pleadings.

Draft legal correspondence.

Answer phone calls.

BUCKS COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE

Paralegal Internship Doylestown, PA June 2019 - October 2020

Researched innovative methods of adding value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients.

Aided legal crews with researching records and documents for case details.

Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.

Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Explained questions in better detail for interviewees to allow truthful answers.

Fielded public issues and complaints.

WORK HISTORY

COMMON WEALH OF PENNSYLVANIA

Notary Public Pennsylvania – Self-employed April 2021 – Present Certification Iss. April 2021 - Exp. April 2025

Take acknowledgment and proof.

Take verifications on oath or affirmation.

Administer oaths and affirmation.

Witness or attest a signature.

Certify or attest a copy or deposition.

Note protests.

QUAKERTOWN VETERINARY CLINIC

Customer Service Support Manager Quakertown, PA April 2019 – January 2021

Offer advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Collect customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.

Consult with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create effective solutions.

Assist customers with setting appointments, shipping, and special-order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up at other locations.

Answer customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.

Maintain customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT

Cashier Trainer & Paint Associate Quakertown, PA May 2016 – March 2019

Train team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.

Foster positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration.

Offer direct assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.

VOLUTEERING

LOGAN’S HEROES ANIMAL RESCUE

Volunteer Staff January 2021- Present

BELLA REED PITBILL RESCUE

Volunteer Staff February 2021 – Present

ACTIITIES

PARALEGAL CLUB

Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA April 2019 – August 2020

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