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Angela Schefano

Dora,AL

Summary

Knowledgeable Legal Professional with extensive experience in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Proven track record of supporting attorneys in complex legal matters. Demonstrated ability to utilize advanced skills in legal writing and analysis, and proficient in managing high-pressure situations with focus on delivering results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Paralegal

Burr & Forman LLP
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage complex commercial real estate transactions.
  • Draft legal documents.
  • Manage real estate transactional documents.
  • Review due diligence to satisfy lending requirements for commercial real estate transactions.
  • Manage and maintain physical and electronic legal document storage.
  • Conduct legal research.
  • File necessary business formation documents with the appropriate jurisdiction.
  • Review title and surveys and prepare title comment memos to perfect title.
  • Review organizational formation documents and communicate with corporate borrowers and communicate with corporate borrowers to ensure accuracy of organizational documents.

Attorney

Beaird Law Office
02.2008 - 01.2022
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
  • Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
  • Conducted client interviews
  • Conducted depositions and prepared depositions summaries.
  • Organized and prepared discovery responses
  • Prepared pleadings and electronically filed pleadings with the appropriate jurisdiction
  • Participated in trial proceedings.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.

Education

J.D. - Law

Birmingham School of Law
Birmingham, AL
05-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
05-1997

Skills

  • Notary public certification
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Court filing procedures
  • Client communication
  • Case Management
  • Litigation Support
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Research
  • Legal analysis

Certification

  • Member in good standing with the Alabama State Bar
  • Notary Public – State of Alabama
  • Certified Domestic Relations Mediator

Timeline

Senior Paralegal

Burr & Forman LLP
01.2022 - Current

Attorney

Beaird Law Office
02.2008 - 01.2022

J.D. - Law

Birmingham School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Alabama

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