Dana Sonnabend
Barnegat,NJ
Summary
Dynamic paralegal with a proven track record at AIG Insurance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Also motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
AIG Insurance
12.2008 - 12.2025
- Supported the legal team with matter management and tracking case milestones, including gathering and inputting detailed case information, by utilizing internal electronic systems.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Composed and filed pleadings with bankruptcy court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Assisted in the routing and response to service of process on AIG, Inc., including issuing garnishment no response letters and directing documents received to appropriate internal attorneys and claims/coverage groups.
- Provided administrative support to in-house counsel including opening coverage litigation matters in internal systems, organizing legal documentation and arranging for documents to be sent to outside counsel, and processing invoices.
- Maintained essential records and files.
Collections Representative
AppleOne Employment Services
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Transferred and managed files sent to law firms and kept a record of progress.
- Supported law firms in matters requiring additional documentation.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accountemps
02.2008 - 04.2008
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
05.2000 - 01.2008
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
Paralegal Certification -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ04-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Richard Stockton College of NJ
Pomona, NJ05-2006
Associate of Arts - Business
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05-2003
National Certified Bookkeeper -
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ01-2008
Skills
- File and records management
- Document preparation
- Proficient in MS office
- Administrative support
- File organization
- Fast learner
Timeline
Paralegal
AIG Insurance
12.2008 - 12.2025
Collections Representative
AppleOne Employment Services
05.2008 - 12.2008
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accountemps
02.2008 - 04.2008
Sales Associate
JCPenney
05.2000 - 01.2008
Paralegal Certification -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Richard Stockton College of NJ
Associate of Arts - Business
Ocean County College
National Certified Bookkeeper -
Ocean County College