Administrative work candidate with Paralegal exp. with Research Focus

Kori Kent

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Home: 716-***-****; Cell: 716-***-****; *********@*****.*** Summary

Entry level paralegal, familiar with investigation techniques for civil and criminal cases. Employs excellent research skills in a diverse range of legal research databases. Hard-working, entry-level paralegal, looking to apply my education and experience to a job in the legal field. Highlights

● Team-oriented ● Strong research skills

● Understands confidentiality ● Western New York Paralegal Association

● Decisive ● Westlaw and LexisNexis

● Excellent analytical skills ● Cooperative team member

● Computer proficient ● Outstanding interpersonal skills

● Extremely organized ● Quick learner

● Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, Excel, PowerPoint proficient

● Attention to detail

● Strong verbal communication

Accomplishments

Presenting

● Demonstrated strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal and written) developed from past employment and continued education.

Research

● Developed strong research and writing skills.

Documentation

● Drafted legal documents, i.e. legal memorandums, legal briefs, contracts, leases, articles of incorporation, summons, affidavit of service, complaint of negligence and answer, confession of judgment, request to produce documentation, separation & property settlement agreement, financial statement (236B), Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, and SS-4 (EIN and TIN applications). Experience

Legal Assistant

Fenster & Lewis, Inc. – Williamsville, NY January 2, 2014 – March 29, 2014

Basic administrative duties (i.e. Answering phones, filing, scheduling appointments, etc.)

Opened up new client files, input client information in the database.

Managing Estate Planning cases

Processed change of beneficiary and change of ownership forms for clients’ life insurance, retirement plans, stock and annuity policies, etc.

Drafted Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Memorandums, correspondences, and filing SS-4 forms.

Put together client Estate Planning Packages

Assisted my supervising attorney with developing a rapport with the clients while gathering client information during their initial consultation meetings, scheduling follow-up appointments, serving as a witness to document signings and organizing and preparing client files for appointments. Paralegal Internship February 5, 2013 – April 12, 2013 Law Office of Thomas J. Casey, Esq. – Williamsville, NY

Filing

Answering phones

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Writing motions, pleadings, separation & property settlement agreements, Financial Statements (236B)

Assisted legal secretaries and paralegal with their daily duties Small Business Owner February 2008 to September 2009 Anywhere Pets Go – Depew, N.Y.

● Adhered to high standards of safety, cleanliness and professionalism.

● Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to ensure clarity of goals and quality and adherence to deadlines.

● Complied with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.

● Communicated with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions and explain information.

● Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices and account statements according to established procedures.

Customer Service February 1999 to October 1999

Aurora Sewing Center – Clarence, N.Y.

● Trained new employees

● Computed accurate sales prices for purchase transactions.

● Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning.

● Designed and suggested new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise.

● Managed quality communication, customer support and product representation for each client.

● Successfully interacted with customers and retail buyers to expedite orders.

● Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders. Stocked and rotated inventory regularly. Performed store opening duties, including counting cash drawers and checking all equipment for proper functioning. Customer Service August 1996 to February 1999

D & D Mobil Mart – Elma, N.Y.

● Prevented store losses using awareness, attention to detail and integrity.

● Trained new employees regularly.

● Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding sales goals.

● Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning.

● Responsible for ringing up customers in a timely manner and guaranteeing high level of customer service. Education

Associate of Applied Science – Paralegal Studies January 2011 - May 2013 Bryant & Stratton College

Amherst, N.Y., United States

● Winter 2011 Academic Achievement Award

● Fall 2011 & Winter 2012 Dean's List

● Winter 2012 Inducted to the National Technical Honor's Society

● Spring 2012 Academic Achievement Award

● Fall 2012 Dean’s List

● Winter 2013 Academic Achievement Award

● Graduated Summa Cum Laude May 2013

● 3.90 cumulative GPA

● Member of Paralegal Club

Community Service

Brightstar German Shepherd Rescue & BlueMoon Meadows Rescue Rochester, N.Y. 10/2002 - 2/2009

● Director of Transports/Transport Coordinator

● Liaison between shelter and rescue groups

● Developed and maintained an all volunteer driver database of over 3000 volunteers.

● Performed reference checks on all volunteer drivers

● Coordinated transports for other rescue groups

● Developed policies and procedures for co- coordinators and drivers

● Board Member

- Overall governance of agency by establishing and monitoring policies and programs and supporting development and effectiveness of the Board of Directors.

- Ensure conformance to federal, state, and local agency policies and procedures.

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