ANN-MARIE RICHARDS
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Ambitious and experienced Paralegal offering in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles, with great skills in communication, organization, planning and problem solving . Results-driven, familiar with case management, document coordination and research requirements. Bringing a combined 5 years experience in Debt collection, Real Estate and First Property Insurance law.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Paralegal
The Tarich Law Firm P.A
09.2020 - Current
- Used Excel to create useful spreadsheets for tracking information, managing cases and creating graphs.
- Organized and distributed incoming documents from courts, witnesses and opposing parties.
- Facilitated communication to enable effective settlement discussions between counsel, defendants and plaintiffs.
- Trained new employees with focus on performance strategies, company procedures and legal requirements.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines for Federal, Circuit and County Court cases.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources for Pleadings.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
- Coordinated settlement talks between counsel, defendants and plaintiffs.
Litigation Assistant/Legal File Clerk
Zwicker and Associates
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Data Entry;.
- Organizing both paper and electronic documents;.
- Scanning, retrieval and copying of documents;.
- Sort, organize and maintain office records accurately;.
- Updating existing records and adding new records; 2.
- Remove outdated documents as per company file maintenance procedures;.
- Prepare inactive files to be shipped for storage;.
- Maintain records system by creating new participants file folders;.
- Utilize software to update document status;.
- Communicate with team members effectively.
- Service-.
- Communicate directly with process server;.
- Prepare and e-file summons (Initial, Alias or Pluries);.
- Prepare motions for Judge’s approval (Motion for extension of time and Order on motion for extension of time);.
- Review court dockets;.
- E-file Return of Service.
- Customer Service-.
- Answer incoming calls and dealing first handedly with inquires and requests of clients and defendants.
Paralegal (Internship)
Fabrikant & Associates PLLC
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Prepare proposed orders for Court;.
- Prepare Motions for Court (motions to vacate, stipulated settlements, defaults and eviction notices);.
- Prepare letters to Judge;.
- Search Clerk of court dockets to update case files;.
- Shadow attorneys in client meetings to observe fast gathering and case analysis;.
- Prepare timeline of case for Attorneys’ hearing preparation.
Education
Master of Science - Real Estate Development
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL2021
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL2019
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL2018
Business Specialist Certifcate -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL2018
Skills
- Excel spreadsheets
- Subpoena coordination
- Schedule management
- Expertise in legal proceedings
- Understands confidentiality
- Team-oriented
- Legal research
- Civil Litigation process
- Attention to Detail
- Court Filing Procedures
- Notary Public Certification
- Microsoft Word Documents
Certification
Notary Public
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
The Tarich Law Firm P.A
09.2020 - Current
Litigation Assistant/Legal File Clerk
Zwicker and Associates
06.2019 - 09.2020
Paralegal (Internship)
Fabrikant & Associates PLLC
04.2019 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Real Estate Development
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
Broward College
Business Specialist Certifcate -
Broward College
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