Buffie A. Hyman
Parsippany,NJ
Summary
Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Post Polak, P.A.
03.2019 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Legal Assistant
Dempsey Dempsey & Sheehan
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Assistant to Partner specializing in land use
Legal Assistant
Ferro Labella & Zucker, L.L.C.
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Assistant to 3 attorneys specializing in Healthcare, Trusts & Estate Administration/Planning and Real Estate. Assist other attorneys in the firm as needed.
Legal/Administrative Assistant
Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
05.1998 - 04.2010
- Assistant to Managing Partner and three additional Attorneys specializing in Corporate, Real Estate, Healthcare, Probate, Trusts & Estates and Banking & Finance Law.
Education
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Courses
County College of Morris
05.2001
Business Administration Courses
Raritan Valley Community College
05.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Word 2010
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Worldox document management system
- Workshare Compare
- Dictaphone
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
Timeline
Paralegal
Post Polak, P.A.
03.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Dempsey Dempsey & Sheehan
03.2017 - 09.2017
Legal Assistant
Ferro Labella & Zucker, L.L.C.
07.2016 - 02.2017
Legal/Administrative Assistant
Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
05.1998 - 04.2010
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Courses
County College of Morris
Business Administration Courses
Raritan Valley Community College
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