Diana DeMeo
Westville,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Motions Analyst
Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee
Cherry Hil, NJ
02.2019 - 05.2024
- Reviewed and prepared documents related to bankruptcy such as motions, certifications of default, stipulations, orders
- Consistently analyzed over 500 delinquent bankruptcy cases per month to resolve arrearage issues.
- Streamlined communication between delinquent debtors, attorneys, and myself through written correspondence to address and resolve outstanding arrears
- Compiled comprehensive weekly reports showcasing the progress and current state of delinquency cases under my supervision.
- Electronically filed court documents
- Composed official correspondence, including letters, memos, and emails for the Trustee
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to Trustee and/or attorneys
- Ensured timely assistance for handling phone and email inquiries.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or debtors.
- Scanned documents and converted them to electronic format for secure database storage.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to the Trustee
- Attended court hearings to support trustee in data entry during legal proceedings.
- Managed and organized deadlines efficiently
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Law Offices of Mark S. Cherry
Cherry Hi, NJ
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Responded promptly to phone inquiries and electronic messages while efficiently scheduling client appointments
- Managed all aspects of bankruptcy document preparation and maintenance
- Electronically filed court documents.
- Prepared correspondence to clients regarding case progress, deadlines and court hearings.
- Reviewed client information forms for accuracy prior to filing with the court.
- Monitored deadlines associated with each case and alerted attorneys when due dates were approaching.
- Scanned documents into electronic format for inclusion in case files.
- Consistently ensured accurate and timely input of information
- Answered questions from clients regarding their bankruptcy case status or procedures they need to follow.
- Attended meetings with clients to gather necessary information for filing
- Prepared correspondence, motions, briefs and other legal documents.
Paralegal
Scott H. Marcus, Esquire
Turnersville, NJ
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed data entry tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Transcribed dictation from audio recordings into written form using digital recording equipment
- Managed and scheduled client appointments with efficiency.
- Engaged in client consultations.
- Ensured accuracy and organization of client documents and files
- Managed the preparation and maintenance of legal documents throughout the entire filing process.
- Electronically filed court documents
- I demonstrated strong organizational skills by efficiently managing docketing functions, including calendaring hearing dates and inputting orders into the system.
- Organized and prepared files for closeout and storage
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Sherman Silverstein Kohl Rose & Podolsky, PA
Moorestown, NJ
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Maintained high level of accuracy in data entry tasks
- Transcribed audio files
- Handled incoming calls professionally and assisted clients effectively
- Diligently maintained and organized client appointments and attorney calendar.
- Prepared and updated client documents and files.
- Prepared and managed bankruptcy documents throughout the entire process from initiation to final discharge
- Efficiently file court documents electronically
- Organized documents in preparation for closure and storage
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
William Mackin, Esquire
Woodbury, NJ
06.1997 - 08.2015
- Performed data entry efficiently and accurately
- Efficiently handled incoming telephone inquiries while maintaining professional demeanor
- Enhanced accuracy in transcribing audio recordings
- Diligently maintained and coordinated client appointments and attorney calendar
- Prepared and organized client documents and files
- Handled all aspects of bankruptcy document preparation, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
- Effectively drafted and submitted legal documents within specified deadlines
- Electronically filed court documents.
- Oversaw and handled daily activities in the office.
- Implemented efficient supply and purchase management strategies to optimize operations.
- Oversaw the coordination of service vendors for equipment.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA05-1994
Skills
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy Petition Preparation
- Data Entry
- Telephone Etiquette
- Bankruptcy court interactions
- Court Filing
- Exceptional communication skills
- Drafting legal documents
- MS Office proficient
- Outlook
- Best Case
- CM/ECF
- PACER
- Zoom
- JEDS
- Microsoft Windows
- Excel
- Transcription
- Switchboard Operation
- Document Management
- File Organization
- Calendar Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Legal Document Preparation
- Case Files Organization
- Office Administration
- Transcription Software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Debtor Education
- Schedules and Statements
- Credit Counseling
- Court filings management
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Administrative Support
- Understands confidentiality
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Motions Analyst
Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee
02.2019 - 05.2024
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Law Offices of Mark S. Cherry
09.2018 - 01.2019
Paralegal
Scott H. Marcus, Esquire
07.2017 - 08.2018
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Sherman Silverstein Kohl Rose & Podolsky, PA
08.2015 - 07.2017
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
William Mackin, Esquire
06.1997 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Peirce College
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