Paralegal
Resume:
Danelle M. Ash
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
Cell 330-***-****: E-mail: **********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Paralegal position expected to demonstrate strong independent initiative, excellent and organizational skills with over ten years of experience in the legal field.
EDUCATION:
University of Kaplan
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies
▪ Courses: Legal Research, Contracts, Civil Litigation I and II, Tort Law, Evidence, Real Estate Law, Product Liability, Criminal, Intellectual Property, Family Law, Social Security Disability Law.
▪ G.P.A. 3.681
Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
State of Ohio Notary Public (1998-present)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Collins & Graske 1998-2005
Legal Assistant
▪ Provide administrative legal support for the firm, client contact, draft legal documents, court scheduling, manage client files, observe client meetings.
Akron Title & Abstract Agency, Ltd. 2005-2007 (Subsidiary of John C. Collins Co. LPA)
Part time Legal Assistant, Responsibilities included:
▪ Assist in large residential and commercial closings. preparation of legal
documents for real estate closings, observe and participate in closings.
Collins & Graske 2005-present (Promoted to Paralegal)
John C. Collins, Esquire and Rachel Hagenbush, Esquire
▪ Legal Research; familiar with Ohio Law, Florida Law, and Federal
▪ Preparation and filing of documents with Ohio Secretary of State, IRS, and
USPTO; familiar with filing corporations with Florida Dept. of State/SunBiz
▪ Prepare legal documentation such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, jury
instructions, correspondence, trial and Discovery preparation.
▪ Review legal documents and contracts
▪ Client contact, client interviewing.
▪ Handle financial matters within the company, time, billing and accounting
OFFICE SKILLS:
▪ Microsoft Office, FinPlan divorce software, Quickbooks, Best Case Solutions
Bankruptcy software, Amortization software, PACER, LexisNeis, Westlaw,
PCLaw; Typing- 80wpm
REFERENCES: Available on Request
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