CSMajors Resume

A highly energetic, personable, goal oriented professional seeking to obtain a challenging career, utilizing over eight years of developed legal administrative skills, in an environment that allows for professional growth.

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CORE STRENGTHS

Heavy client contact Dictation

Liasion between attorney, clients and third parties Case Management

Draft and submit various legal documents, including e-filing Trial Preparation and Assistance

Legal Research Maintained schedules

Time Management-deadline sensitive Leadership Skills

Communication Skills-written and verbal Supervised Support Staff

Implemented and managed client billing system. Organizational Skills

HIGHLIGHTS OF PERFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NOEL BENEDICT & ASSOCIATES, Lawrenceville, Georgia 2007 to 2008

Front Office Paralegal

• Answer switchboard. Heavy client contact.

• Review medical records to prepare medical summaries and submit demand packages.

• Draft and submit various legal documents for submission to courts and agencies.

JOHN FOY & ASSOICATES, Atlanta, Georgia 2006 to 2006

Paralegal

• Assist clients with property damage issues.

• Schedule recorded statements and depositions.

• Interview clients for case validity

DAVID E. BAUM & ASSOCIATES, Lawrenceville, Georgia 2003 to 2006

Paralegal/Office Manager

• Draft and submit pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses.

• Schedule and maintain court dates, meetings, discovery deadlines and mediations.

• Assist lead and co-counsel in domestic and personal injury trials.

• Managed office to include: billing, accounts payable and receivable.

• Organize witness files and deposition transcripts.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON LAW GROUP, LLC, Decatur, Georgia 2001 to 2003

Paralegal/Office Assistant

• Prepare legal documents, for filing in various courts and workman’s compensation board.

• Assist counsel in real estate closings.

• Corresponded with counsel, clients, claim adjusters, physicians and courts.

• Implement and manage client billing system, accounts payable and receivable.

• Supervise support staff.

LONG & HEARD, LLC, College Park, Georgia 2001 to 2001

Legal Administrative Assistant (Intern position)

• Coordinate and maintain attorney schedules.

• Preliminary interview prospective clients.

• Maintain calendar and filing system.

• Assist in the preparation of legal documents.

• Heavy data entry and bates stamped documents.

DART CONTAINER COPORATION, Lithonia, Georgia 2000 to 2001

Human Resource Administrative Assistant (assist with special projects 9/01-7/02)

• Entered applicant and employee information using AS400 system.

• Maintained personnel files in accordance with company, state and federal policies.

• Administered medical, dental and 401K enrollments and status changes.

• Prepare First Report of injury reports for worker’s compensation department.

• Conducted placement testing and new hire orientation.

• Handled sensitive information to include: drug and background checks.

Case Experience

Family/Domestic Law Personal Injury Criminal Defense Wills

Social Security Workman’s Compensation Insurance Defense

Education

Kaplan University, Alpharetta, Georgia-Associates Degree, Current on-line student

National Center for Paralegal Training, Atlanta, GA-ABA Certification, Civil Litigation 2002

Seminars/Training

The Fortune Group (Dart Container), Conyers, GA-Certificate, Training Seminar for Managers

Lorman, Atlanta, GA-Certificate, Dealing With Difficult People With Tact and Skill

Lorman, Atlanta, GA –Certificate, Georgia Employee Discharge and Documentation

SkillPath, Atlanta, GA-Certificate, Fundamentals of Personnel Laws

Special Skills

Word Perfect Microsoft Word Excel Quick Books Pro

Amicus Attorney Summation Needles Time Matters LexisNexis AS400

License

Georgia Notary Public

References Available Upon Request

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