Detail Oriented Paralegal who is diligent and resourceful in conducting legal research and case investigations, trustworthy in handling confidential information; and articulate in preparing legal arguments and motions. Adept at collaborating with a diverse range of legal personnel.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Judicial Services Coordinator
Wake County Department Of Adult Corrections
05.2023 - Current
Process all new probation cases
Interview offenders to complete a variety of forms, enter and verify information and assign cases to probation officers
Enroll offenders into the community service program, go over agreements, complete required documentation, prepare necessary reports, and maintain files.
Obtain information regarding past arrests, criminal histories, work records, and personal situations
Examine and accept court documents; process documents related to the filing and adjudication of cases;
Determine appropriate fees and payment schedules according to offenders judgment
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Neuse Charter School
02.2023 - Current
Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Legal Secretary
Albert III & Associates LLC
09.2021 - 08.2022
Drafted motions, letters to clients, opposing counsel and court
Maintained Attorney's calendar and adding events to online system
Created, index, and maintain client binders as well as on the online server
Created and print legal documents for attorneys to review
Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents
Called clients to inquire about accidents and up coming court dates, adding case to system, requesting medical records, and making contact with insurance companies
Answered phone calls, organizing and sorting all incoming mail
Prepped trial binders for attorney
Experience with Georgia E-Filing Systems - Odyssey and Peach Court
Legal Secretary
Chavez Legal Group
06.2019 - 09.2021
Drafted Answer for Defendant, 6.4 Letters, Pre-Trial Orders, Stipulations, leave of absence, conflict notices, settlement documents, etc
Maintained Attorney's calendar and adding events to Time Matters
Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
Prepped trial binders for Attorney to use in court
Contacted clients to advise them they have legal representation, get updated contact information and advise them of up coming court dates
Experience with Georgia E-Filing Systems - Odyssey and Peach Court
Review Specialist
OS National, LLC
09.2018 - 06.2019
Reviewed pre-closing and closing documentation to ensure quality and accuracy
Reviewed Contracts, Settlement Statements, Vesting Deeds, Title Commitments, Warranty Deeds and Deeds of Trust for relevant items including correct legal entities, relevant owners and banking information
Reviewed of title searches
Assisted in following up on missing and pending items
Properly organized pre-closing and closing documentation to client assigned folders
Paralegal
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC
05.2015 - 07.2018
Drafted Motion to File and Service, Order of Publications, Motion to Validate Late Service, Supplemental Summons and Complaints
Completed research on deceased defendants, surviving heirs, wills, Affidavits of Heirship, executors and or Administrators
Drafted Surrogate Petitions
Electronically filed and mailed Surrogate Petitions to court to appoint Temporary Administrators for foreclosure action to commence
Filed legal documentation with court both electronically and send out
Assisted Attorneys with preparation for court appearances, and meetings
Managed client systems by providing updates regarding summons and complaint being filed and service of pleadings being completed on defendants
Completed daily spreadsheets
Legal Assistant
The McHale Law Firm
05.2014 - 08.2014
Opened 5-10 cases within a week/ prepare retainer statements for these cases
Prepared closing statements for all cases settled
Archived 10-15 cases within a month
Requested medical records (HIPPA Authorization) for new and old cases in the Saga System
Completed no-fault bodily injury claims for clients
Completed 3-5 Arbitrations, Mediation Submissions, and IME's to clients within a week
Education
Bachelor of Arts - POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
THE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
Lincoln University, PA
05.2015
Skills
Technology: Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, Time Matters, Resware, LoanSphere, Equator,Tempo, Court E-Filing Systems
Probation/Parole Agent at Utah Department of Corrections – Adult Probation & ParoleProbation/Parole Agent at Utah Department of Corrections – Adult Probation & Parole