Kelly Mastandrea
Succasunna
Summary
Experienced paralegal with 20+ years of detail oriented expertise. Leverages exceptional writing skills to draft precise legal documents and correspondence. Demonstrates high professionalism in conducting all legal business, requiring minimum guidance from attorneys and supervisors. Adept at effect collaboration within team environments and excels in independent work settings.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Bankruptcy Paralegal/Billing Lead
Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.
07.1994 - Current
- Developed tailored bankruptcy strategies by analyzing individual client situations, increasing the likelihood of successful resolutions.
- Prioritized and managed high-volume workloads, meeting established deadlines and maintaining a high level of productivity in a fast-paced environment.
- Resolve NJ, NY, PA Motions for Relief and Notices of Default, negotiate and communicate with opposing counsel and clients to arrive at settlement terms.
- Prepare and file legal documents including: Motions for Relief, Agreed Orders Resolving Motions for Relief, Notices of Default and Orders Resolving Objection to Plan.
- Executed billing tasks for appropriate milestones and recorded information in company databases.
- Maintained detailed records of client contracts and service agreements, ensuring accurate invoicing based on agreed-upon terms.
- Reduced billing errors through meticulous review of invoices and close collaboration with the accounting team.
Bankruptcy Supervisor
Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.
06.2001 - 09.2012
- Manage department operations for a team of 15+ individuals involved in national and local mortgage services within NJ and NY bankruptcy courts.
- Collaborated with attorneys and paralegals, ensuring accurate preparation of court documents and timely submission.
- Increased team productivity by providing support, guidance, and training to junior staff members.
- Implemented effective monitoring procedures to track case progress and promptly address any issues that arose during the process.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - American Bar Association
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJSkills
- Client communication
- Prioritization and time organization
- Document preparation
- Adapts to changing circumstances
- Billing and invoicing
- Collaborative team player
Timeline
Bankruptcy Supervisor
Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.
06.2001 - 09.2012
Bankruptcy Paralegal/Billing Lead
Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C.
07.1994 - Current
Paralegal Certificate - American Bar Association
Fairleigh Dickinson University
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