Dawn Le Blanc
Legal Services Specialist
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal Consultant
Capitol Legal Documents LLC
Sacramento , CA
2014.01 - Current
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support legal team in development of breach of contract defenses.
- Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several attorneys.
- Performed notarial services and maintained adequate records.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for probate.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
- Met with clients in office environment to witness signings.
- Administered oath to document signers to obtain affirmation of truth.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
Paralegal Consultant
National Paralegal Network
Las Vegas , NV
2011.11 - 2013.12
- Traveling paralegal and contracts administrator for 50 plus attorney law firm in the debt settlement industry.
- Managed and coordinated100s of debt settlement signings via face-to-face client meetings.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Maintained legal compliance by attending face-to-face meetings.
- Proofread and reviewed contracts by verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Paralegal/Case Supervisor
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Sacramento , CA
2010.10 - 2013.12
- Paralegal and Case Supervisor for nationally recognized high profile nonprofit organization.
- Managed and trained 25 Court Appointed Special Advocates as volunteer CASAs to be the voice for foster youth in the welfare system.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Trained volunteer advocates to write, draft and edit court ordered legal briefs and case progress reports.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established court guidelines.
- Copyedited, proofread and revised company advertisements, print materials and press releases before dispersal.
- Reviewed staff-written materials and edited for content and brevity.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Marylhurst University
Marylhurst, OR 2013.08 - 2015.12
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA 2007.01 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA 2004.08 - 2006.06
Skills
Certified Public Notary
undefinedAffiliations
National Notary Association
National Paralegal Network
National Paralegal Association ~ (NALA)
California Legal Document Association (CALDA)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale
Timeline
Paralegal Consultant
Capitol Legal Documents LLC
2014.01 - Current
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Marylhurst University
2013.08 - 2015.12
Paralegal Consultant
National Paralegal Network
2011.11 - 2013.12
Paralegal/Case Supervisor
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
2010.10 - 2013.12
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Saint Mary's College of California
2007.01 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Saint Mary's College of California
2004.08 - 2006.06
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