Paralegal/Administrative Assistant

VANESSA RIGAUD

**** ********* *** 954-***-****

North Lauderdale FL 33068 ********@*******.***

Paralegal

A highly talented knowledgeable and experienced Paralegal with experience in foreclosure proceedings and pre-litigation personal injury

EDUCATION:

Associates in Applied Science in Paralegal Studies February 2011

Kaplan University

Honors

President s List

Dean s List

EXPERIENCE:

Law Offices of David J. Stern P.A. Plantation Florida 02/2009- Present

Paralegal

Prepare and review hearing notices as well as ensure completed hearing packages are delivered to the Court

Update hearing results and provide any additional documents and orders to the Judge as needed

Update hearing calendar with any cancellations or add-ons

Follow up with the Clerk of the Court for any hearing results not immediately provided

Request any affidavits and documents from our clients through Vendorscape and Newtrak

Assist with taking any defendant calls in the absence of the attorney

Perform docket searches for any motions in opposition and confirming cases are ready for hearing

Prepare and file with the Clerk or electronically any required motions or answers in the foreclosure action

Comply with any Administrative Orders assuring the readiness of our cases

Schedule and coordinate any motion hearings as required

Workway Inc. Fort Lauderdale Florida 11/2008-02/2009

Paralegal Temporary

United Homes Intl. Inc. Lauderdale Lakes Florida 02/2008- 10/2008

Sales Coordinator

Supported the sales team in attaining sales targets.

Communicated with regional sales team for status of order and position of sales.

Updated the status of sales order in the database or computer.

Maintained an efficient work environment.

Promoted the facilities of the organization to fresh and existing customers through a proactive approach.

Coordinated and responded to all requests of internal meetings.

Assisted in the implementation of sales strategy as prepared by the sales manager.

Attorneys Dell and Schaefer Chartered Hollywood Florida 01/2006- 02/2008

Legal Secretary

Assisted in maintaining attorney s daily calendar.

Kept in close contact with clients insurance adjusters and medical providers as needed.

Requested necessary records or documents.

Generated and responded to any legal correspondences in a timely manner.

Opened and maintained client files.

Scheduled and confirmed depositions and EUOs.

Requested reductions and negotiated balances.

Vacation Village Weston Florida 08/2005- 12/2005

Real Estate Agent

Greeted guests and discovered vacation habits.

Efficiently conducted city and property tours.

Treated guests with second to none customer service.

Fed Ex Kinko s Hollywood Florida 02/2003- 12/2005

Sr. Project Coordinator

Accepted and logged in orders in a timely manner.

Oversaw the main production of orders to ensure quality.

Developed and implemented a systematic training system in an established center.

Delegated training tasks to team members to guide new team members and to enhance their own development.

Managed supplies costs below budget consistently.

Assisted in managing center in the absence of the branch manager.

Completed end of day total sales closeout.

Cashed customers out in an efficient manner.

U.S. Army Reserves Miami Florida 02/1999- 07/2007 Petroleum Supply Specialist

Kept all vehicles in deployable conditions.

Performed maintenance check ups on all fluids light bulbs tires windows and all else.

Prevented vehicle from being a hazard to fellow servicemen as well as civilians.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Corel WordPerfect

Microsoft Outlook

Affiliations

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Paralegal Club

Licenses/Certifications

Notary Public State of Florida

Real Estate License

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