Adaptable and enterprising Paralegal with solid industry background and proven expertise in bankruptcy. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Dunlap Law PLC
Richmond, VA
01.2021 - Current
Intake duties-
Performing conflict checks for all potential clients
Scheduling consultation appointments
Onboarding potential client information
Admin duties:
Sending out invoices to clients on bi-monthly basis
Sending out new trust requests
Creating and maintaining spreadsheet to track flat fee clients as fees earned
Creating/maintaining Teams channels, Constant Contact database, Microsoft contact database
Created training process for new hires
Paralegal duties:
Drafting Deeds
Inputting client information into bankruptcy software
Sending clients’ 341 Meeting documents to their bankruptcy Trustee
Maintaining and updating the State Corporation Commission website with our clients’ Annual Reports and paying their annual registration fees
Creating LLCs through the State Corporation Commission website for our clients
Assisting clients with executing their estate documents
Tracking cases on Virginia’s Judicial System- Case Status and Information
Prepare packages, including cover letter and filing fees to send to court to have our matter filed
Facilitating the firm's Learning Communities program
Managing attorney: Tricia Dunlap
Docket Team Lead
Samuel I. White, P
Richmond, .C. VA
08.2016 - 01.2021
New docket team employee training
Created and maintained docket teamwork flow system
Assists in updating and creating new processes in firm’s system pertaining to docket team functions
Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with courts, law firms, and clients
Oversees bankruptcy matters pending on Court’s docket from beginning to resolution in 6 jurisdictions
Drafting legal documents
Corresponds with opposing counsel and court for resolution in open matters
Oversees counsels court calendar
Ensuring compliance with clients, our firms and courts rules and regulations
Prepares counsel for hearings by providing updated information and required documentation
Paralegal
Pagano & Marks, P.C
Richmond, VA
04.2015 - 08.2016
Drafting legal documents
Assists attorney in making sure all contractual and law requirements are met
Handle multiple projects with competing priorities
Ensuring compliance with agency and state laws
Assisted attorneys in numerous aspects of family law, civil law, criminal law, traffic law, estate law, social security/disability, worker’s compensation, and personal injury
Legal research through LexisNexis and Westlaw
Underwriter /Real Estate Assistant
C&Z Settlement Services, LLC
Mechanicsville, VA
05.2013 - 04.2015
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements
Handled seller side transactions and notarized closings
Performed and ordered title searches
Prepared title binders and title policies
Assisted in disbursing funds
Legal Assistant
Hovenden & Roush
Chesterfield, VA
01.2010 - 05.2013
Answered telephone calls on multi-line phones
Entered and maintained office databases, including client’s files (both paper and electronically)
Composed correspondence to clients, courts, Trustees, creditors and other attorneys
Process and enter data into bankruptcy petitions
Send 341 Meeting documents to Trustees
Assist clients with questions pertaining to documents needed
Assist attorney in making sure that all laws, regulations and rules are complied with in the U.S Bankruptcy Court
Education
Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
Skills
Excellent customer service skills
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of law
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including prioritizing multiple projects
To function efficiently and effectively in professional team and independently
Knowledge of Virginia laws, regulations, rules and requirements
Knowledge of bankruptcy laws, rules and requirements
Extensive computer software experience to include MS Office, Best Case, Jubilee, Casemax, Clio Grow & Manage, and Egnyte
Able to turn concepts and ideas into actionable plans
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Business Processes and Procedures
Certification
Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia
Timeline
Paralegal
Dunlap Law PLC
01.2021 - Current
Docket Team Lead
Samuel I. White, P
08.2016 - 01.2021
Paralegal
Pagano & Marks, P.C
04.2015 - 08.2016
Underwriter /Real Estate Assistant
C&Z Settlement Services, LLC
05.2013 - 04.2015
Legal Assistant
Hovenden & Roush
01.2010 - 05.2013
Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies
J. Sargent Reynolds Community College
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