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Joni Lewis

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Hardworking and trusted paralegal offering extensive experience in delinquent real estate tax collection and personal injury law. Currently highly skilled in conducting legal research, legal document analysis and drafting, client relations, and organizing exhibits and filing pleadings

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Jason A. Dunn, PLC
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2018 - 09.2023
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings, and handled high call volumes.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets
  • Used Westlaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Drafting and preparing pleadings, correspondence, affidavits, motions and orders,
  • Coordinating with other attorneys, city officials, judges, and clients.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.

Move-In Coordinator

Remax Alliance
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2014 - 10.2018
  • Send re-list paperwork for rental properties to REIN·
  • Type leases and Property Management Agreements·
  • Update photos and price changes for REIN and marketing·
  • Schedule showing appointments in Top Producer for agents·
  • Answer incoming call from prospects, owners and tenants
  • Schedule move-out inspections
  • Coordinate w/ the maintenance staff regarding pending work orders

Assistant Property Manager

Gumenick Properties/Park Crescent Apartments
Norfolk, VA
01.2004 - 05.2011
  • Responsible for promoting and maintaining a high quality or service to all current and potential residents.
  • Promoted a positive relationship with all staff and vendors.
  • Contributed with leasing to maintain occupancy and availability.
  • Collected and processed rental payments.
  • Organized, purchased and maintained office materials
  • Processed bills, weekly box score reports, rental verifications, market surveys, and renewals.
  • Responsible for attracting prospective residents, maintained delinquency records of residents.Maintained all collection accounts for current and previous residents.

Waitress

Y-Not Pizza
Virginia Beach, VA
04.1998 - 05.2005
  • Responsible for opening and closing.
  • Managed all cash flow and balanced register
  • Maintained clean environment
  • Responsible for greeting and seating customers
  • Responsible for taking orders and serving food/beverages to customers in a friendly and professional environment

Education

High School Diploma -

Kempsville High School
Virginia Beach, VA
06-2021

Skills

  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Legal research and writing
  • File and records management
  • MS Office proficency
  • WestLaw and LexisNexis
  • Proficiency with case management software
  • Civil litigation
  • Pacer
  • Expertise in Legal Proceedings

Timeline

Paralegal

Jason A. Dunn, PLC
10.2018 - 09.2023

Move-In Coordinator

Remax Alliance
09.2014 - 10.2018

Assistant Property Manager

Gumenick Properties/Park Crescent Apartments
01.2004 - 05.2011

Waitress

Y-Not Pizza
04.1998 - 05.2005

High School Diploma -

Kempsville High School
Joni Lewis