Nancy Alfano
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Experienced Paralegal with background in supporting Partners, Associates and team members in fast-paced environments. Strong communication and organizational skills, adept at multi-tasking to meet deadlines and dedicated to serving client needs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP
Glen Rock, NJ
12.2010 - Current
- Assist three Partners, one of whom is the Managing Partner, and also provide support to associates with civil litigation and collections. Concentration in NJ Community Association Law.
- Draft, proofread and organize pleadings prior to e-filing with the Court or submitting them to opposing counsel.
- Prepare correspondence to clients, pro se defendants, and other attorneys.
- Assist with real estate transactions, including preparing closing documents.
- Daily contact with clients via phone and/or email.
- General administrative duties arising from assisting the Managing Partner.
Paralegal
Law Offices of John C. Lane
Sparta, New Jersey
07.2001 - 12.2010
- Drafted pleadings, motions and discovery requests for NY, NJ and Federal District Court filings in the area of insurance defense litigation.
- Coordinated the Partner's schedule for court appearances and client meetings.
- Assisted Partner with trial preparation.
- Prepared client reports.
- Assisted associates when necessary.
Paralegal
Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP
Glen Rock, NJ
09.1997 - 06.2001
- Assisted two Partners with a strong concentration in NJ Community Association law.
- See above current position for job description.
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Rosenblum Wolf & LLoyd
Secaucus, New Jersey
03.1995 - 09.1997
- Assisted Senior Partner with all areas of office administration as well as managing his personal commercial real estate holdings.
- Prepared and filed NJ property tax appeals with County Tax Boards, the NJ Tax Courts, including filings with the Appellate Division, and the NJ Supreme Court.
- Responsible for payroll, accounts payable/receivable, billing and trust account transactions.
Legal Assistant to Senior Partner
Schwartz Barkin & Mitchell
Union, New Jersey
01.1993 - 03.1995
- Assisted Senior Partner with litigation, estate planning, probate matters, business formation, commercial and residential real estate transactions and education law.
- Responsible for accounts payable, receivable and trust account transactions.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
Katharine Gibbs School
Montclair, NJ05-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities/Business
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-1988
Skills
- Litigation support
- Document drafting
- E-filing procedures
- Real estate transactions
- Client communication
- NJ Notary Public
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP
12.2010 - Current
Paralegal
Law Offices of John C. Lane
07.2001 - 12.2010
Paralegal
Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP
09.1997 - 06.2001
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Rosenblum Wolf & LLoyd
03.1995 - 09.1997
Legal Assistant to Senior Partner
Schwartz Barkin & Mitchell
01.1993 - 03.1995
Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
Katharine Gibbs School
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities/Business
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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