Cameron Alton Chick Sr.
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
The Jeff Diamond Law Firm
Los Lunas, NM
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Drafted responses for exceptions on foreclosure procedural errors.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Identified appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
- Reduced project lags by coaching staff on best practices and company processes.
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling, and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
- Reviewed regulations regarding procedures and requirements for class action suits.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
- Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Developed project management processes to improve cost-effective service to clients.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
Personal Banker
State Employees Credit Union (NM)
Rio Rancho, NM
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
- Networked to increase client base and encourage existing clients to expand financial portfolios.
- Helped clients plan for and fund retirements using mutual funds and other options to manage, customize and diversify portfolio.
- Achieved consistent recognition as top sales performer.
- Balanced cash drawers and vault accounts on daily basis with zero discrepancies.
- Worked closely with management to strategize sales techniques to increase branch production and customer service.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks and updating customer personal information in database.
- Expanded client base by promoting new financial products.
- Created innovative financial solutions to meet customer needs and provide competitive edge.
- Interviewed customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
- Informed customers of procedures for applying for services such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks and certificates of deposit.
- Contacted customers as soon as issues arose to immediately find resolution before problem escalated.
- Presented new and additional products and services to existing customers.
- Backed up teller team by handling needs of new and existing customers at main counter.
- Interviewed customers to obtain information needed for opening new accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
Property Manager
Monarch Properties Inc
Albuquerque , NM
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
- Communicated regularly with key on-and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with facility and services.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
- Developed, reviewed and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
- Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
- Maintained sufficient number of units market-ready for lease.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.
- Handled disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations of company staff.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings.
- Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
- Organized and participated in meetings to give residents opportunity to ask questions and provide forum for issues to be addressed.
Property Manager
Syringa Property Management
Belen, NM
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
- Maintained sufficient number of units market-ready for lease.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.
- Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
- Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Handled disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations of company staff.
- Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
- Organized and participated in meetings to give residents opportunity to ask questions and provide forum for issues to be addressed.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
- Trained and motivated leasing staff during bi-monthly trainings.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Communicated regularly with key on-and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with facility and services.
- Developed, reviewed and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
Education
Masters Of Laws - Law
Purdue University Global
Lafayette, IN05.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05.2019
Associates Of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2015
High School Diploma -
Belen High School
Belen, NM05.2013
Skills
- Legal Research
- Litigation Support
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong Research Skills
- Office Administration
- Motions Drafting
- Legal Case Files
- Administrative Support
- Motion Preparation
- Court Document Filing
- Legal and Court Processes
- Microsoft Applications
- Client Correspondence
- Manage Schedules
- Reading Comprehension
- File Pleadings
- Intake Services
- Proofreading
- Team Oriented
- File and Records Management
- Case Summaries
- Assisting Lawyers
- Drafting Correspondence
- Documenting
Timeline
Paralegal
The Jeff Diamond Law Firm
05.2019 - 05.2023
Personal Banker
State Employees Credit Union (NM)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Property Manager
Monarch Properties Inc
01.2016 - 01.2018
Property Manager
Syringa Property Management
02.2015 - 01.2016
Masters Of Laws - Law
Purdue University Global
Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Associates Of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma -
Belen High School
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