Tetiana Chukhniai
Green Bay,Wisconsin
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Estate Planning Paralegal
Brehmer Law LLC
Neenah, Wisconsin
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Specialized in Wisconsin and Florida estate planning law, drafting and reviewing wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and marital property agreements in compliance with state-specific requirements.
- Prepared complete estate planning packages and organized final execution binders for clients.
- Coordinated document execution ceremonies, ensuring proper witnessing and notarization.
- Assisted with trust funding by preparing deeds, beneficiary designations, and asset transfer documents.
- Managed business formation and compliance matters, including filing Articles of Organization, obtaining EINs, and preparing Annual Reports.
- Drafted Operating Agreements, corporate resolutions, and governance documents.
- Maintained corporate record books and monitored compliance deadlines to ensure entities remained in good standing.
- Conducted business name availability searches and compliance checks.
- Managed client intake from initial consultation through document execution and file closing.
- Organized and maintained electronic and physical case files to improve efficiency and accessibility.
- Utilized QuickBooks, Asana, and Microsoft 365 to support billing, workflow management, and document preparation.
- Provided notary services for estate planning and business documents.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
Litigation Legal Assistant
Gabert, Williams, Konz and Lawrynk, LLP
Appleton, Wisconsin
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Drafted pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests, settlement proposals, and other routine and complex legal documents for attorney review.
- Conducted legal research and assisted in trial preparation.
- Coordinated depositions, hearings, and client meetings while managing attorney calendars to ensure efficient case progression.
- Filed documents using Federal Court CM/ECF and CCAP systems in compliance with court deadlines.
- Organized and maintained physical and electronic case files, improving document retrieval and overall case management efficiency.
- Reviewed, organized, and summarized reports and case materials to support litigation strategy.
- Assisted in managing insurance defense and eviction matters through thorough documentation and case coordination.
- Tracked billable hours and supported billing processes using Tab3 and Microsoft 365.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information in accordance with professional ethics standards.
- Managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while meeting all deadlines and prioritizing workload effectively.
Estate Planning Paralegal
Jeffrey J. Martinson, Attorney at Law
Green Bay, Wisconsin
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared legal documents, including Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney.
- Provided administrative support and managed client files.
- Assisted in client communication and case progress tracking.
- Managed case files, maintaining organization and ensuring timely access to information.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
Paralegal
Sergii Titov, Attorney at Law
Kyiv, Ukraine
09.2016 - 02.2022
- Represented clients in court under Ukrainian law.
- Drafted procedural documents, complaints, appeals, and motions.
- Conducted legal research and case preparation.
- Drafted divorce and settlement agreements.
- Communicated with clients and maintained case records.
- Managed case files, ensuring organization and compliance with legal standards.
- Conducted legal research on family law issues to provide accurate information for case strategy.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, enhancing client understanding of legal processes.
- Maintained a high degree of confidentiality while handling sensitive client information and legal matters.
Judicial Assistant
Supreme Court
Kyiv, Ukraine
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Conducted legal research and claim analysis.
- Assisted in court proceedings and procedural document preparation.
Education
Master's Degree - International Law
Kyiv University of Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine06.2022
Skills
- File organization
- Litigation support
- Client communication
- Document drafting
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
Languages
Fluent: Ukrainian, Russian, English
Intermediate: German
Timeline
Estate Planning Paralegal
Brehmer Law LLC
09.2024 - 02.2025
Litigation Legal Assistant
Gabert, Williams, Konz and Lawrynk, LLP
02.2024 - 09.2024
Estate Planning Paralegal
Jeffrey J. Martinson, Attorney at Law
04.2023 - 02.2024
Judicial Assistant
Supreme Court
02.2018 - 03.2018
Paralegal
Sergii Titov, Attorney at Law
09.2016 - 02.2022
Master's Degree - International Law
Kyiv University of Law of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine