Paralegal

STEPHANIE A. ALLEYNE

Post Office Box ******•Hyde Park•Massachusetts•02136•617-***-****•E-mail•***********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Over twenty (20) years of office procedures, including legal office experience primarily with civil litigation matters. Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

H&RBlock, Dorchester , MA ,Manager,Sr.Tax Advisor 1993-2005

Supervise day to day activities of employees, trained new tax professionals and client service coordinators, prepared employees’ weekly schedules, prepared daily and weekly reports as per District Manager, attended weekly managers’ meetings, prepared and printed clients’ tax refund checks, prepared tax returns, internal and external telephone communication, independently prioritize daily office procedures, assigned clients to appropriate tax professionals according to experience, heavy client contact. Tax School Instructor.

H&RBlock, Clearwater , FL ,OfficeManager 2006-2007

Supervise day to day activities of employees, trained new tax professionals and client service coordinators, prepared employees’ weekly schedules, prepared daily and weekly reports as per District Manager, attended weekly managers’ meetings, prepared and printed clients’ tax refund checks, prepare tax returns if necessary, internal and external telephone communication, independently prioritize daily office procedures, heavy client and client contact. Tax School Instructor.

Connell&Foresta, Dedham, MA ,LegalAssistant,Secretary 2000-2002

Prepared and filed legal documents in Massachusetts Courts, organized depositions and examinations under oath, maintained computer diary with court dates for attorneys, implemented and maintained computer files, prepared clients’ intake forms, trained new employees, communicated with court personnel and clients, independently prioritize daily office procedures, very heavy client contact, worked with minimal supervision.

Murphy&Riley, Boston , MA ,LegalSecretary 1999-2000

Transcribed correspondence and legal documents using Dictaphone, prepared and filed legal documents in Massachusetts Courts, organized depositions, requested clients’ medical and employment records through defendants’ deposition subpoenas, communicated with internal and external personnel, telephone communications with both attorneys and clients, when necessary, managed and maintained filing system.

Volunteer Lawyers Project, Boston , MA , Legal Secretary 1997-1998

Prepared and transcribed legal correspondence using Dictaphone, assisted with training of new front office employees, prepared weekly statistic reports, maintained files for panel of pro bono attorneys, prepared and forwarded welcome letters to new panel attorneys, organized monthly meetings for Executive Director and the board members, maintained petty cash account, reorganized and maintained clients filing system, communicated with various providers, ordered and maintained office supplies and stationery, heavy client contact, worked with minimal supervision.

Education

Associates Degree, Business Management, Northshore Community College, Massachusetts 1991

Paralegal Certificate, Northeastern University, Massachusetts 1998

Tax Professional Certifications, H & R Block, Massachusetts

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