DEBORAH A. PADAVAN

*** ****** *****, *********** ****, Shickshinny, PA 18655

adxl4n@r.postjobfree.com 570-***-****

SUMMARY

Proactive, professional, reliable and organized. Versatile with the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of quality and client confidentiality. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 25+ years professional experience working in a support/administrative position for various legal firms, insurance, real estate companies and construction contractors.

• Primary expertise is in estate administration

and estate planning; real estate.

• Secondary background in personal

injury/insurance.

• Ability to independently perform a variety of

complex paralegal duties with limited

supervision

• Possesses a solid understanding of legal and

medical terminology

• High attention to detail.

• Strong work ethic.

• Concise communicator, both written and

oral.

• Flexible multi-tasker.

• Personable and positive.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Law Office of Lutz and Petty 08/13/2018 to 03/15/2019 Paralegal and Administrative Assistant

Part-time position as an estate paralegal working under the direction of Nicholas Lutz whose practice was limited to Wills/Trusts Medicare Planning and Estate Administration. Duties includ- ed meeting with clients to determine their needs for estate planning. Draft and prepare estate plan documents including Last Will and Testament, Living Wills, Power of Attorney. Perform all duties of estate administration including preparation of documents from the petition to the inheri- tance tax return using Clio software; accompany client at register of wills to be sworn in as the personal representative of the estate. If needed to assist with real estate, draft deeds, prepare clients for closing; Multiple other tasks including recording documents, paying bills, answering phones, scanning, copying and any other task the attorney may require assistance with; general office assisting and administration.

Law Office of Brian C. Corcoran 1/2017 to 3/2018

Paralegal and Administrative Assistant

Part-time position working with an attorney whose practice focused on personal injury, social se- curity disability, workers compensation and criminal law. I was responsible for drafting routine documents including pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and response, general corre- spondence, and other legal documents. Requesting medical and or employment records and maintaining the files insuring that the records have been uploaded to the appropriate venue. As- sist in preparation of pre-trial investigations, trials, including preparing witnesses for deposition and/or trial. Maintain attorney calendar and schedules and diary deadlines.

Law Office of David R. Lipka 2015 to 2017

Paralegal and Administrative Assistant

Part-time position as an estate paralegal working under the direction of Attorney Lipka until such time as he passed away. David was, a Pennsylvania Certified Elder Law Attorney. Duties includ- ed meeting with clients to determine their needs for estate planning. Draft and prepare estate plan documents including Last Will and Testament, living wills, hippa compliant and financial power of attorney's, irrevocable grantor trust, lease for life; preparation of estate administration documents from the petition to the inheritance tax return using Quick & Easy software; accompa- ny client at register of wills to be sworn in as the personal representative of the estate; Prepare deeds and hud statements and review of documents for real estate transactions, attend closings with client. Multiple other tasks including recording documents paying bills, setting up online ac- counts, answering phones, scanning and copying and any other task the attorney may require assistance with;general office assisting and administration. Law Office of Barry J. Chromey 2001 – 2015

Paralegal and Administrative Assistant

Attorney Chromey is the Program manager for the Pennsylvania unemployment appeals board of review. Barry was a solo practitioner maintained a small private practice since the mid 1980's. I came on board with him in mid 2001 and remained until such time as he closed up his private office. During my employment, I provided legal, administrative and office assistance as required. This included conducting client interviews; responding to client inquiries (written and verbal); preparation and answering discovery documents during the litigation process; draft wills, living wills power of attorney

Preparation of estate administration documents from the petition to the inheritance tax return using old forms and online software; handled most duties in conducting real estate closings including pre and post closing matters - working with buyers/sellers/lenders, working with underwriter to provide buyers/lenders title insurance; drafted deeds and hud 1; managed office calendar, expenses and payroll; answering phones, scanning and copying and any other task the attorney may require assistance with; general office assisting and administration. Siejk Law Firm 2012-2013

Paralegal and Administrative Assistant

Attorney John Siejk left RJG and was in the process of establishing a private practice. I continued my employment with Attorney Chromey as well during this time. With Attorney Siejk, my duties mainly consisted of assisting in getting this office up and running, utilizing my legal resources and helping in any way I could until such time as a full time attorney was hired. BMA Abstract 1998 – 2001

Administrative Assistant

Independent title insurance company. Part time position preparing for real-estate closings with an approved title agent. I prepared all requisite documents for pre and post closing matters relative to title insurance. High attention to detail required in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, environment.

State Farm Claims 1996– 1998

Mail and File Clerk

Insurance claims office. I was hired through a temporary agency for a 30 day assignment. The assignment elapsed into a 2+ year term. Main duties were to sort and file mail that came into the claims office. Developing relationships and working with insurance claims reps for both bodily injury and fire/casualty provided me with a great opportunity to learn much of this industry. As I had previously worked an insurance defense firm who represented both State Farm and Erie Insurance, I was fortunate enough to integrate this hands on knowledge into my work experience. Fairport Mechanical 1995– 1996

Field Office Assistant

Union plumbing contractor who had the contract with the Wegmans Supermarket and built the two supermarkets in our area Dickson City and Wilkes-Barre. I worked on site, assisting the supervisor in operations and other support activities including conducting safety meetings, purchasing supplies, establishing lines of credits. Daily administrative tasks may have included, vendor management, maintaining invoices and purchase records and purchase order requisi- tions, keeping logs, recording worker’s time and making certain that it arrived in the payroll office promptly. Perform receptionist duties as required. Byrne and Neyhart 1992– 1995

Paralegal

My first position as a paralegal to Attorney Edward Neyhart. This firm was a general practice, but focused mostly on insurance defense and subrogation. Duties included creating and maintaining attorney files from inception to closure of the file. Supported attorney with drafting of substantive pleadings, complaints, answers, preliminary objections, motions, briefs, discovery and other legal documents. Review of medical records, scheduling IME’s maintain effective communication skills to interact with claims personnel, clients and courts. At that time, I had a strong interest in work- ers’ compensation law so I was eventually assigned the responsibility of working the limited files we had of this nature. During this time I supplemented my education by taking additional classes in workers’ compensation and legal research at our local colleges. EDUCATION

Star Technical Academy, Paralegal Certification, 1992. Riverside High School, diploma – business.

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