Candace Atherton
Las Vegas
Summary
Dedicated paralegal offering extensive experience in case management and administrative support within bankruptcy law. Notable for proficiency in MS applications and effective communication, committed to optimizing legal processes and ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Law Office of Erik Severino
Las Vegas, NV
05.2024 - Current
- Gather information about legal issues from the clients interview
- Perform administrative duties such as answering phone calls and keeping case filing system organized. Keeping all documents accessible.
- Manage Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases from filing to post-discharge
- Bankruptcy docket management
- Prepare clients for their 341 meetings
- Document review and timely submission
- Review bankruptcy notices, motions, objections, reaffirmations and pleadings
- Work effectively with the case attorney
Paralegal
Law Office of Shelley D. Krohn
Las Vegas, NV
03.2018 - 04.2024
- Assisted the Attorney in estate planning with drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other relevant documents.
- Streamlined probate processes by drafting, organizing and maintaining accurate case files.
- Expedited document preparation by utilizing advanced software tools specifically designed for paralegal tasks within bankruptcy law practice areas.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and external parties to streamline information exchange.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines.
Trustee Assistant
Nelson & Houmand Law Office
01.2012 - 04.2017
- Oversee the case management of all cases assigned to your Trustee from opening to closing.
- Attendance at all Zoom 341 Meeting of Creditors with Trustee.
- Review all incoming Bankruptcy documents for new cases.
- Post 341 meeting processing of asset and no asset cases, including preparation and electronic filing of all necessary legal documents.
- Prepared quarterly and annual reports for the UST.
- Prepare and efiled final documents and closing of files.
- Court calendars office calendars, and to-do lists associated with bankruptcy cases.
Education
Certification of Bankruptcy Assistants -
Association of Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants
Las Vegas2014
Certified Paralegal -
NALA
Las Vegas, NV2012
Skills
- Bankruptcy Law
- Proficient in MS
- Case management
- Legal Research
- Time Management
- Notary public
Timeline
Paralegal
Law Office of Erik Severino
05.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office of Shelley D. Krohn
03.2018 - 04.2024
Trustee Assistant
Nelson & Houmand Law Office
01.2012 - 04.2017
Certification of Bankruptcy Assistants -
Association of Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants
Certified Paralegal -
NALA