Danielle Madonia
Ely,NV
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Maritime law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Maritime law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Maritime law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Reliable employee seeking Paralegal position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Mitch Ellis Atty. At Law
02.2020 - 02.2024
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for 20-attorney office.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Receptionist
San Francisco Bar Harbor Pilots
02.2020 - 02.2024
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Ferrari Model
Ferrari Of San Francisco
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows and photo shoots.
- Modeled garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing and swimwear.
- Maintained readiness for all jobs by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.
- Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 200 shoots.
- Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 200 shoots.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Posed and strutted to demonstrate features such as garment quality, style and design.
- Attended over 500 casting calls, fittings, shows and shoots over 1 year..
- Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 500 shoots.
Executive Secretary
St. Francis Yacht Club
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Organized and updated schedules for executives.
Personal Assistant
Meia Joiner
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries.
Model
William Morris Agency
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows and photo shoots.
- Modeled garments such as dresses, coats, underclothing and swimwear.
- Maintained readiness for all jobs by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.
- Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 1000 shoots.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Posed and strutted to demonstrate features such as garment quality, style and design.
- Attended over [Number] casting calls, fittings, shows and shoots over [Timeframe].
Education
Master of Science - BA of Arts
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR2025
Master of Arts - International Finance
Yale University
New Haven, CT02.2020
Skills
- Case File Preparation
- Marital Settlement Agreements
- Expertise in Legal Proceedings
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Database Searching
- Litigation Support
- Trial Proceedings
- Legal Correspondence
- Court Transcription
- Legal Research
- Legal Terminology
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Jury Selection
- Estate Tax Returns
Accomplishments
- Selected to lead a team to analyze documents for high profile congressional investigation, resulting in a commendation for dealing tactfully with confidential information.
- Promoted to Senior Paralegal after 1 years of employment.
- Supported 5 high profile criminal defense attorneys.
- Maintained more than 100 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to 100 files
- Managed more than 80 client cases per week.
- Achieved total organization through effectively helping with file set up.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Hazelwood.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved efficient results by introducing Microsoft Word for legal
- Resolved product issue through0sumer testing.
- Managed more than client cases per week.
- Maintained more than 100 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to 150 files per day.
- Supported 10 high profile criminal defense attorneys.
- Achieved profeciency with accuracy and efficiency..
Timeline
Paralegal
Mitch Ellis Atty. At Law
02.2020 - 02.2024
Receptionist
San Francisco Bar Harbor Pilots
02.2020 - 02.2024
Model
William Morris Agency
02.2020 - 02.2022
Ferrari Model
Ferrari Of San Francisco
01.2020 - 02.2024
Executive Secretary
St. Francis Yacht Club
01.2020 - 01.2024
Personal Assistant
Meia Joiner
01.2020 - 03.2022
Master of Science - BA of Arts
Southern Oregon University
Master of Arts - International Finance
Yale University
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