Evette Donate
Summary
Experienced paralegal and executive assistant with over 20 years in the legal field. Specializes in document processing and enhancing transaction efficiency. Adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and ensuring compliance with legal documentation. Skilled in serving as a liaison between departments, demonstrating strong multitasking and prioritization abilities, along with a commitment to continuous learning. Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, and various other platforms, with a typing speed exceeding 60 WPM. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating effective communication in diverse environments. Certified Notary Public dedicated to upholding professional standards and maintaining confidentiality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Executive Assistant to Partner
Younkins & Schecter LLP
03.2005 - Current
- Assist Partners and Senior Associates in the preparation of all required legal documents, including drafts of leasing documents, brokerage agreements, and guarantees for commercial real estate transactions, producing over 100 legal documents each month
- Assist the legal team with diverse tasks and comprehensive case management, including legal research and reporting
- Prepare, draft, review, and edit confidential real estate documents, including contracts, memoranda, and general legal correspondence for execution by lending parties
- Manage case files and exhibits, as well as uploading and organizing electronic documents in the company's remote database
- Input partners' and attorneys' time entries, process expense reports within automated time tracking and billing systems and organize and maintain files
- Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and interpersonal skills while managing partners' and attorneys' emails, meetings, and travel arrangements
Legal Secretary to Partner
Law Offices of Rubin Ferziger, Esq.
10.2000 - 03.2005
- Assisted the attorney with various legal matters, including general litigation, commercial litigation, licensing agreements, and trademark applications
- Reviewed and edited legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and reports; attended real estate closings; and assisted with post-closing documentation, wills, contracts, trusts, and estates
- Assisted the attorney with Spanish/English translations for clients, relating to legal documents and correspondence
- Coordinated and scheduled client appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Supported the receptionist by covering phone calls and organizing and maintaining client files
Education
Certified Real Estate Specialist - Paralegal Studies
Pace University
New York, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Arts -
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY06-2008
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Multitasking
- Understands confidentiality
- Legal Research
- File and Records Management
- Litigation Support
- Case file organization
- Notary Public
- Calendar Management
Extracurricular Activities
October 2018 – Sean Casey Animal Rescue Brooklyn, New York
Present Volunteer Dog Walker (Weekend)
- Walk, play with, feed, and clean up after shelter dogs.
March 2023 - Puppy Kitty NYC Queens, New York
Present Cat Condo Volunteer (Weekend)
- Feed the kittens/cats housed in the cat condo at Petco in Industry City, Brooklyn. Clean their living area and spend time playing with them.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paralegal/Executive Assistant to Partner
Younkins & Schecter LLP
03.2005 - Current
Legal Secretary to Partner
Law Offices of Rubin Ferziger, Esq.
10.2000 - 03.2005
Certified Real Estate Specialist - Paralegal Studies
Pace University
Bachelor of Arts -
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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