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CYNDE SMITH 682-772-8896

CYNDE SMITH 682-772-8896

Paralegal/TX Notary
Grand Prairie,Texas

Summary

To secure a paralegal position where I can utilize my education and legal skills to provide exceptional service to my employer and clients. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Technologically-savvy Paralegal offering proficiency in windows 11, spreadsheet development and legal research. Well-versed in legal terminology and legal document preparation. Bringing 5 years of legal expertise and commitment to supporting legal teams of up to 5. certified Notary of texas

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

ANH & ASSOCIATES/khuu And Associates
Grand Prairie, TX
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Greeted customers, answered phones, drafted legal documents, managed personal injury files, handled settlement payments
  • Drafted responses for exceptions on foreclosure procedural errors.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
  • Trained and managed 6 employees in best practices and protocols to realize maximum productivity
  • Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for 2-attorney office

Document Scanner

Green Mountain
Dallas, TX
10.2019 - 10.2019
  • Inputted settings onto scanner computer screen by manipulating mouse or typing from keyboard.
  • Checked output images for proper sizing, resolution and proportion requirements to meet quality standards.
  • Provided support for document controls and worked with contract documents.
  • Analyzed documents to produce appropriate shades and best resolution in scanned reproductions

Product Scanner

PINNACLE IAS LOGISITICS
Dallas, TX
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Scanned labeled items from freight, placed in correct warehouse, assigned correct place for flight or ground
  • Saved $50000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.

Adminstration

Pinnacle Logistics
Dallas Tx, TX
06.2015 - 08.2017

outbound calls typing processing company trucks assigning them in certain docs for certain products processing airplanes loading info filing documents making sure all of the correct items were loaded correctly onto the correct truck, or airplane before departing

  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings.
  • Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable for office grossing $700000 per year
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings
  • Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department

Collection Agent

Endzone Athletics
Grand Prairie, TX
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Used scripted conversation prompts to convey current account information and obtain payments.
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual and automatically dialed outbound calls.
  • Set up drafts and processed immediate payments after conducting thorough research and analysis of account.
  • Maintained high volume of calls and met demands of busy and productive group

Customer Service Representative

AT&T Wireless Call Center
Little Rock, AR
09.2005 - 03.2012

managed accounts, de-escalated escalated calls, assist management with new hire classes presented solutions to avoid disconnection on accounts inbound and outbound calls set up new accounts added data features to existing accounts to avoid high bill rates by backdating features disconnected pass due accounts with no intention on bringing account current scheduling call backs for account clearance processing bill payments

  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • 200 calls, emails and faxes per day, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing product information

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Forensic Psychology

El Centro College
Dallas, TX

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Tarrant County Community College
Arlington Texas

Associate of Science - Law (Pre-Law)

Arlington Career Institute
Grand Prairie, TX
06.2019

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Skills

  • Case Summaries
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Office
  • Relationship Building
  • Legal Terminology
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Legal Research
  • Deposition Briefings
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Project Organization
  • Document Preparation
  • Billing Statements
  • Client Support
  • Criminal Law
  • Court Document Filing
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • Dependable and Reliable
  • Family law experience
  • Criminal law experience

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Document Scanner

Green Mountain
10.2019 - 10.2019

Paralegal

ANH & ASSOCIATES/khuu And Associates
05.2019 - 08.2020

Product Scanner

PINNACLE IAS LOGISITICS
02.2017 - 11.2018

Adminstration

Pinnacle Logistics
06.2015 - 08.2017

Collection Agent

Endzone Athletics
08.2014 - 01.2015

Customer Service Representative

AT&T Wireless Call Center
09.2005 - 03.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Forensic Psychology

El Centro College

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Tarrant County Community College

Associate of Science - Law (Pre-Law)

Arlington Career Institute

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CYNDE SMITH 682-772-8896Paralegal/TX Notary