John R Wallace II
NY
Summary
Seeking a position with an established company, where I can utilize my experience and skills in an environment beneficial for mutual growth and development. Looking to pursue a career path in a familiar or non-related field, promising a bright future.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
bankruptcy paralegal
Macco Law Group
01.2024 - Current
- Review and analyze all documents associated with a chapter 13 bankruptcy matter within the trusteeship; from the initial filing of the petition, to confirmation. This includes: analyzing chapter 13 debtor plans, schedules, valuation of assets, bank statements, and all required mandatory disclosure documents set forth in the local bankruptcy code.
- Heavy interaction with debtor attorneys and judge’s chambers, e-filing documents, drafting motions and correspondence
- Accompanying the Trustee on monthly court calendars for matters to be heard in front of the judge
- Process all checks, money orders and online payments that enter the trusteeship on a daily basis.
Supervisor
UPS
10.2017 - Current
- Ensuring safety standards comply with OSHA regulations
- Preventing merchandise loss and theft
- Monitoring package handlers, ensuring merchandise get to their destination in a timely manner
- Maintaining the highest standards for account productivity, accuracy, customer service, and safety
- Being able to adapt, manage, and set schedules to ensure several departments of the facility meet production requirements on a day-to-day basis
Paralegal/claims rep.
MDASR
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Heavy contact, and communication with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, and the Worker’s Compensation Board.
- The ability to manage a heavy case load, take direction and work independently
- Efficient with E-case, filing applications, hearing preparation, scheduling doctor appointments for our clients, obtaining medical records, and providing status updates upon client’s request
- The ability to be social and welcoming, combined with strong problem-solving skills, to ensure client satisfaction and comfort
Legal Assistant
POM Recoveries
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Assist Attorneys in effectively recovering all outstanding balances prejudgment and post-judgment.
- Ability to skip trace and investigate public records for assets, real estate and verifying employment.
- Record and monitor court appearance dates.
- Maintain communication with patients, insurance companies, courts, Sheriff’s for case purposes.
- Requesting any and all documentation, case by case, throughout litigation; consisting of payments, accounts, settlements, demand letters, judgments, income executions, etc.
- Updating account statuses and client information.
Legal Assistant
Zimmerman Law, PLLC
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Drafting letters and correspondence to numerous companies, agencies, and courts
- Prepping, preparing, and assisting loan modifications
- Moderate contact with clients, insurance agencies, and courts
- Mailing, faxing, copying, and scanning
- Obtaining medical records
- Assisting Attorney’s in day to day assignments
Education
A.S Degree - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
B.A Degree - Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Technology
Farmingdale State College
Paralegal Certificate - ABA
Center for Legal Studies
Stony brook, NYSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Organization
- Trial preparation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail oriented
- Legal Research
- Technical writing
- Time management
- Client collaboration
Timeline
bankruptcy paralegal
Macco Law Group
01.2024 - Current
Paralegal/claims rep.
MDASR
03.2021 - 01.2024
Supervisor
UPS
10.2017 - Current
Legal Assistant
POM Recoveries
10.2015 - 03.2020
Legal Assistant
Zimmerman Law, PLLC
10.2014 - 10.2015
A.S Degree - Criminal Justice
Suffolk County Community College
B.A Degree - Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Technology
Farmingdale State College
Paralegal Certificate - ABA
Center for Legal Studies