Real Estate Paralegal/Litigation Paralegal
Resume:
Angela Ledea
Extensive Paralegal Litigation/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant Campbell, Ohio 44405
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As an applicant with 21 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant Legal Secretary in multiple areas of law specialized in all aspects of Litigation Civil/Foreclosure Mortgage Default Lending/ Condominium/HOA Law/Criminal law/Personal Injury/Auto Accidents/Divorces/Domestic relations/Conservatorship/Guardianship Law.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Work Experience
Paralegal
Independent Remote Real Estate Paralegal - Monaca, PA March 2020 to Present
• Handle cases via remotely on the firm's network cloud as an independent contractor in Western PA firm from inception to the present/end of the cases of the Conservatorship process with Conservator's Companies/Non-Profit organizations Appointed of the Estate's or the Conservator companies appointed to take over the process of the abandoned properties.
• Run Title reports online via Easy docs.com on all New Conservatorship cases and opening the cases for the clients.
• Draft Conservatorship worksheet, review and add all Mortgages, Judgments, Liens along with the Municipal information on the properties after detailed review of the complete Title review as well as review of the real-estate records in Allegheny County records search in preparation of the Petitions. Drafting of the pleadings, Petitions, Notice of Filings, Praecipe for Lis Pendens and assisting in Motion Practice, Research Cases and Case Law; Drafting, Writing of Case Memorandums; write case summaries; complete intake interviews with potential clients; and familiar with the Lexis Nexis platform and Westlaw legal research.
• Drafting of the Motions for hearings, Notice of Action via Publications in local newspaper.
• Drafting of correspondence via email following up with clients for additional information needed and requested to proceed with the Conservatorship Petitions process. Litigation Paralegal
Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, LTD - Youngstown, OH June 2018 to March 2020
Handle all litigation cases for three offices works with Litigation/trial attorneys and perform all necessary tasks during the litigation process. Prepare and handles all exhibits and binders' folders in preparation for trial. Attend trials acting as an assistant to the attorney during the court proceedings. Gather facts and evidence, drafting legal documents, filing paperwork, managing files, utilize electronic document management via world docs, legal expertise and research as well as technical knowledge of databases and online research. Prepare subpoenas for trials and cases. Follow up on subpoenas issued and production of documents requested by deadline provided. Conducting investigation, Initial new client background check, draft detailed memorandum of findings for attorney's review, legal research and initial case assessments. Drafting pleadings and filing them with the court. (Calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics ...Organize and file documents and draft correspondence. Transcribe dictation as needed. Conduct research, document searches, and other factual research. Updating and maintaining internal databases, scanning, email communication with clients as well as via telephone. Preparing witness and matter materials for case preparation, assist attorney in preparation for trial. Review and preparation of Interrogatories and Request for Production of documents. Assist client with Interrogatory responses by deadline, draft interrogatory responses along with gathering production of document required. Gather medical records, communicate with claim adjusters and negotiate settlement. Communication with client on tax cases and follow up with client on completion of tax forms requested by IRS. Request and follow up with IRS on specific transcripts requested from IRS on case-by-case basis. Contact client/ schedule meeting with client/ attorney upon receipt of all documents necessary for review with attorney in preparation for meeting with attorney. Submit all Paralegal time via juris suite billing system. Legal Assistant
GROWER KETCHAM via Staffing Agency - Maitland, FL
August 2016 to September 2016
Calendar hearings/telephone conferences/meetings, Deadlines Discovery/Counter claims/ Answers due Draft of Electronic correspondence via to Client/Defendants/all party defendants associated with the case •Upon receipt of new cases create new file in the system and immediately file Notice of Appearance/ Notice of Designation of email addresses
•E-file via eportal all pleadings, Discovery, Counter claims, all litigated pleadings, E-file District appeals court. Scheduling and coordinating hearings, appointments, Mediations/Depositions.•Efiling in Florida via E-Portal website daily for all counties as well as submitting via facsimile to the Judge. •Assist attorney with anything needed. Answering multi line phone system, prepare and submit travel expenses, etc. Foreclosure Paralegal
PAUL A. MCKENNA & ASSOCIATES, P.A - Coral Gables, FL July 2012 to June 2015
Draft pleadings in preparation for Trial, Witness and Exhibit list, Notice of Service of Order setting Non-Jury Trial, Final Judgment, Request Judgment figures, Updated account ledgers and breakdown of Escrow Financial breakdown as well as locate Original Note/Mortgage; Request necessary amount of fees from client to proceed with next course of action and /or submit fee request; Draft all types of Motions, Affidavits of Indebtedness to be executed by client; prepare responses to discovery request, Request for Interrogatories, Productions and Admissions; Prepare and draft Motion for Summary Final Judgment package with all supporting affidavits, Notice of Sale and all Certificates for filing; Preparation of Sale package and ensure publication was published and timely; Strong organizational and communication skills, update clients daily with status via email and LPS; Comply with Court orders after hearings, Update hearing results of Final Judgment executed with sale dates; Scheduling and coordinating hearings, Mediations/Depositions; E- filing in Florida via E-Portal website daily for all counties as well as submitting via e-courtesy to the Judge
Litigation Paralegal
MARSHALL - WATSON, PA, US
August 2011 to July 2012
•Process new referrals, review initial file; Discovery, Request for Production, Interrogatories, Request for Admissions, Motion to Compel and/or Motion for Sanctions, Counterclaims, Motion to Dismiss, Answer and Affirmative defences, and/or Order setting Non-Jury Trial; Maintain billing Attorneys time •Create file, request necessary documentation from client to prepare responses to Discovery or defenses, request necessary documentation from client as well as prepare and organize file for trial with exhibits •Draft Motion for Extension of time to respond to Interrogatories and Request to Production, Assignment of Mortgage, if necessary, Motion for Substitution of Party Plaintiff if previous servicer, prepare and file Unverified Responses to Interrogatories, upload response to be executed by client, prepare responses to request to produce and other responses to other discovery documents, Withdrawal all prior affidavits filed, if necessary, draft all supporting affidavits for file. •Handle multiple of duties and varies of responsibilities of case management, including drafting and analysing legal documents in a fast-paced team environment, briefing witnesses attending trials •Maintain excellent ability to continue developing a rapport with clients and strong working relationships with meticulous attention to detail and produce an accurate and high-quality work product. Strong organizational and communication skills for example, update clients with statuses daily via email, LPS and/or Vendorscape and upload client documents on
Responses to Interrogatories to be verified, executed and submitted to opposing counsel and file Certificate of Service of response submitted. •Comply with Court orders after hearing/trials, run weekly hearing/trial calendar reports for attorney twice a week, run status reports; bi-weekly, update hearing results of Final Judgment executed with post judgment and sale information to ensure coverage •E-file throughout Florida on a daily basis; responsible for managing attorney schedules, drafting and reviewing outgoing correspondence for accuracy, drafting Discovery responses for litigation.
Foreclosure Supervisor/Paralegal
SIEGFRIED, RIVERA, LERNER, DE LA TORRE & SOBEL, P.A - Coral Gables, FL October 2002 to August 2010
Oct 2002 - Aug 2010
Managed up to 4 paralegals, distribution of assignments; assist in completion of assignments; training of new hires in Miami-Dade, Broward office; Head assistant to four Associate attorneys; Billing attorneys time, prepare file for hearing, etc. Draft legal documents including complaint, motions, defaults, and final judgments for foreclosures and money judgments, notice of action, Motion, Order to Appoint Guardian ad Litem; Motions for extension of time; attend legal meetings, client interviews, staff meetings, or depositions. Prepare and process legal documents, summonses, complaints, motions, Stipulation agreements, final judgments, substation of counsel. Assist attorneys in obtaining title searches, affidavits of diligent; organize and maintain filing, documents, and case files. Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials, data entry of mail; scheduling appointment for next course of action; meeting defendants and clients, scheduling/coordinating hearings with opposing counsel; work involving Bank foreclosures, answers to complaint; answer and affirmative defences to answering phones; Preparation of diligent searches, affidavits, writ of possessions, short sales/reduced offers, and estoppel letters, review of correspondence and prepare response letter to defendants. Education
AA in Business Management/Administration
Strayer University
2016 – Currently in process.
Skills
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• Excel (7 years)
• Microsoft Word (10+ years)
• QuickBooks (Less than 1 year)
• Filing (10+ years)
• Receptionist (10+ years)
• Billing (10+ years)
• MS Office (10+ years)
• Personal Injury (2 years)
• Real Estate (10+ years)
• Discovery (10+ years)
• Transcription
• Scheduling
• Outlook
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Typing
• Acrobat
• Legal Research
• Lexis
• Westlaw
• Word
• Legal Drafting
• Document Management
• Document Management Systems
• Case Management
• Escrow
Languages
• Spanish-language.
Certifications and Licenses
Paralegal Certificate – NALA 2021-Present
Additional Information
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, World docs, Mycase, PracticePanther, Juris suite Billing Software, Westlaw, LexisNexis/ Accurint/LPS lending process services, UltiPro, CaseWare, CMS Legal Management, Trumbull County, Mahoning county, Columbiana County courts Civil/ Criminal and Federal and Bankruptcy Court, E- filing. Volusia County, Seminole County, Orange County, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County. Entire State of Florida E-Filing Court System and E-filing portals.
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