Project Assistant

SUMMARY

A self motivated Corporate Law Project Assistant with project management and research abi

lities who has built a

reputation of doing what it takes to get the job done - on time and with tremendous atten

tion to detail. Strong

communication and organizational skills. A team player who is knowledgeable in various as

pects of the law.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree - Business Administration, Husson University, Bangor, ME (in progress)

Associate Degree - Business Administration, Husson University, Bangor, ME

Diploma, Data Entry Controls, Computer Processing Institute, East Hartford, CT

WORK EXPERIENCE

Day Pitney llp, Hartford, CT

(formerly Day Berry & Howard)

Project Assistant, Bankruptcy Department (2005 - 2009)

• Reviewed and indexed materials and pleadings. Wrote a table of contents and put into su

mmation documents,

correspondences, pleadings, and work products.

• Scanned all documents into the U: Drive folder to ensure a link to an index.

• Retrieved documents and most importantly kept the voluminous and complex bankruptcy and

restructuring files organized

and up-to date.

• Improved upon an existing filing system for the Restructuring Department that allowed f

or 100% accuracy.

• Enhanced legal understanding through advanced legal training education and seminars.

Document Coordinator, Trial department (2002 - 2005)

• Designated as the "go to" person for attorneys and paralegals as a proficient researche

r.

• Reviewed documents and helped paralegals and attorneys prepare for trials.

Record Center Assistant (1992 - 2002)

• Took file requests and recorded accurately phone requests keeping accurate log retrieve

files. Prepared files and

prepared files for shipping follow up/closing call to secretaries, attorneys as well as w

ell-identify unidentified

material.

• Filed updates, Sub file processor.

• Performed data entry.

• Printed labels and Modification Clarify Discrepancies.

• Handled phone inquires.

• Assisted in conflict checks and client information.

Billing Department Assistant (1990 - 1992)

• Billed incoming expenses and pulled corresponding worksheets.

• Transferred Copy Projects, Research Dispersments, and input write-offs.

• Proofread client matters and input information.

• Filed unpaid bills, ran reports and set-up wordperfect worksheets.

PART-TIME WORK EXPERIENCE

Star Mentoring Services, Hartford, CT 2002 - 2003

Mentor

• Mentored children 8-

16 which included social group activities, educational events and community participation.

Boys and Girls Club, Hartford, CT 1990 - 2005

Physical Education Coordinator

• Coordinated special events, social recreation, and organization.

• Acted as a Community Liaison.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Three-year varsity basketball team captain with nationwide ranking (top ten).

Held the Husson College school record 35-w and 2-1's.

Selected to represent Husson College as "President of Husson College" for the day.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Hartford ING - Volunteer

WTIC radio/Salvation Army Holiday Store - Volunteer

Project Assistant / Record center assistant

Industry Focus: Legal Services, Clerical & Administrative Job Title: Pr

oject Assistant / Record center assistant

Experience: 15 - 20 Years Looking For: Any Position Type

Visa Status: U.S. Citizen Salary: $40000 - $50000

Education Level: 2-Year College Degree

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