Mia Tagliafierro
Brookfield,Connecticut
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Hogan, Rossi & Liguori
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Performed administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, filing documents, and managing calendars
- Serve as liaison between attorney and clients to ensure positive, productive communications at all points
- Manage case files and enhance case efficiency by organizing, maintaining and digitizing correspondence, legal documents, and other physical documents needed for electronic filing
- Managed billing and invoicing for legal services and disbursements provided
- Assisted in the administration of trusts and estates, including probate and trust administration, asset valuations, and distribution of assets
- Filed necessary paperwork with the court and communicated with court officials
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress
- Maintained a thorough understanding of current New York and Connecticut probate laws and regulations
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents related to wills and estates, such as wills, trusts, advanced directives and estate administration documents
- Assisted with New York and Connecticut real estate transactions from start to finish (purchase, sale, and bank work); including but not limited to review of title searches, clearance of title exceptions and preparation of files for closing
- Conducted thorough research and analysis of real estate documents, including titles, deeds, and contracts
- Assisted attorneys in preparing legal documents such as purchase/sale agreements, leases, and closing documents
- Communicated with clients, real estate agents, and lenders to obtain necessary information and documents for transactions
- Coordinated and scheduled real estate closings, ensuring all necessary parties were present and documents were properly executed
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing real estate transactions and ensuring timely completion.
- Collaborated with clients, attorneys, and lenders to address issues promptly and maintain positive working relationships.
- Coordinated seamless communication between all parties involved in the transaction process through proactive outreach efforts.
- Assisted in resolving disputes related to property boundaries or ownership claims by conducting thorough research and analysis.
- Created detailed closing checklists to ensure accuracy and completeness of required documentation prior to finalizing transactions.
- Ensured proper recording of property transfers at local government offices, maintaining accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
Secretary to the Board of Fire Commissioners
Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District
03.2019 - 08.2023
- Prepared agendas, generated documents to facilitate meetings, attended meetings to record minutes
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Prepared legal and public notices for budgets and elections
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Receptionist
Hogan, Rossi & Liguori
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Greeted and welcomed all visitors and clients in a friendly and professional manner
- Answered multiple phone lines, directed incoming calls and messages to the appropriate attorney or department
- Handled confidential information with discretion and maintained confidentiality at all times
- Managed the reception area, ensuring it was clean and well-maintained at all times
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and photocopying
- Provided general administrative support to the office, including inventory of supplies and organizing documents
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, including letters, emails and phone calls
- Maintained and updated company databases and records
- Opened and closed client files
- Improved efficiency by implementing new organizational systems and processes
- Managed and prioritized multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Utilized various software programs, such as Adobe, Microsoft Word, Word Perfect and Excel for data entry and document creation
- Utilized billing software and systems to generate and track invoices
- Assisted with the development and implementation of new billing processes and procedures
- Provided excellent customer service to clients by addressing billing inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner
- Prepared and analyzed monthly billing reports for management
- Processed and submitted accurate and timely invoices to clients.
Administrative Assistant to Bookkeeper
Wonder Meats, Inc.
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Answering phone
- Assisting with payroll and time cards
- Managing client accounts
- Placing orders
- Scanning, filing, data entry as well as other administrative tasks.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pawling High School
06.2014
Skills
- Office Administration
- Notary Public
- Proficient in MS Office
- Legal Jargon Knowledge
- Document Preparation
- File and Records Management
- Court Document Filing
- Billing Statements
Certification
- NYS Notary Public
- CT Notary Public
Timeline
Secretary to the Board of Fire Commissioners
Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District
03.2019 - 08.2023
Paralegal
Hogan, Rossi & Liguori
03.2019 - 01.2024
Receptionist
Hogan, Rossi & Liguori
09.2015 - 03.2019
Administrative Assistant to Bookkeeper
Wonder Meats, Inc.
05.2015 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Pawling High School
- NYS Notary Public
- CT Notary Public
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