NICHOLAS S. CASALE
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OVERVIEW:
I am reliable, dedicated, and detail-oriented with an exceptional memory for details, facts, historical events, and a love for research and writing. I am certified as a paralegal and have a bachelor's degree in history. In the various places I have worked, and the positions I have held, teamwork, research, writing, and client/customer interaction have been a daily and integral part of my responsibilities and required skills. I have experience in appeals, family law, and insurance defense. I am also a notary. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
I am well-versed in both writing and analytical research. In my previous positions I drafted letters, appellate briefs, motions, subpoenas, medical chronologies, indexes of records on appeal, performed legal research, and handled various tasks which the attorneys assigned to me. Additionally, I engage in weekly leadership, team-building, and problem-solving exercises with others. STRENGTHS:
• Dedication and follow through
• Loyalty and a true team player
• Effective writing
• Analytical research
• Great memory for details and facts
• Strong working knowledge of various computer software packages
• Client/customer relations
• Typing speed of 70 wpm
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
I am familiar with Microsoft Office products, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Adobe products. During my employment with various law firms, I learned how to draft legal documents, such as subpoenas, motions, and writs of garnishment. Also, having earned a bachelor's degree in history, I have written many research and argumentative essays, and as such know how to get a point across with both facts and a positive/convincing writing style. Finally, I am also the author of multiple published novels. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Paralegal
August 2016 to November 2021
Paralegal
February 2016 to August 2016
Captioning Assistant
November 2015 to February 2016
Paralegal
September 2014 to September 2015
Paralegal
October 2013 to April 2014
Gill & Ledbetter, LLP
Cox Baker & Page, LLC
Caption Call
The Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C.
Cain and Hayter, LLP
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in history - University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
• Paralegal certificate – The Center for Legal Studies: Paralegal Certificate Course