Tricia Huvane
Danville,CA
Summary
Paralegal with extensive 35-year background in estate planning, trust administration, probate, real estate, corporate law, business formation and asbestos litigation. Recognized for strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Capable of mastering new skills quickly and working efficiently without supervision. Focused on delivering high-quality support to legal teams and clients.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal, Probate, Estate Planning, Trust Administration
Silverman & Jaffe, PC
Walnut Creek, CA
03.1997 - Current
- Draft various estate planning documents using ILS legal drafting software and Microsoft Word.
- Handle all aspects of probate and trust administration matters.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, declarations, and petitions for court filings.
- Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Organize and maintain case files for efficient access and management.
- Review and draft various real estate title and transfer documents to ensure compliance with legal standards, as well as with compliance with county recorder and assessor.
- File pleadings and paperwork with the court clerk, county recorder, and assessor to meet strict deadlines.
- Prepare corporate formation and related documents, filings, and annual shareholder documents.
Litigation Paralegal
Archer, McComas, Breslin, McMahon and Chritton
Walnut Creek, CA
01.1990 - 12.1996
- Handled all aspects of asbestos litigation, including document summarization and claim settlement.
- Researched local rules of court
- Developed and implemented a client asbestos product database.
- Drafted legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Organized case files for attorneys, ensuring easy access to critical information.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions and other case-related materials thoroughly.
Corporate Paralegal
Graham and James
San Francisco, CA
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Reviewed lease agreements, addendums, and riders for real estate transactions.
- Drafted legal documents for corporate transactions and compliance matters.
- Conducted research on corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
- Organized and maintained legal files and documentation systems efficiently.
- Provided support in due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions projects.
- Managed corporate documents and routine required filings.
Legal Billing Supervisor
Archer, McComas, Breslin, McMahon and Chritton
Walnut Creek, CA
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Input attorney time, data entry, costs, and generated monthly client billing.
- Generated cost billing and reimbursements to clients.
- Managed billing inquiries and resolved discrepancies effectively with clients.
- Maintained records of all transactions including billings, payments received, and any adjustments made to customer accounts.
Education
Paralegal Certificate Program -
St. Mary
Moraga, CACalifornia State University
Sacramento, CASkills
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- ILS legal drafting software
- Effective written and oral communication
- Document and records management
- Legal research
- Attention to detail
Other
- Notary Public
Timeline
Paralegal, Probate, Estate Planning, Trust Administration
Silverman & Jaffe, PC
03.1997 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Archer, McComas, Breslin, McMahon and Chritton
01.1990 - 12.1996
Corporate Paralegal
Graham and James
01.1989 - 01.1990
Legal Billing Supervisor
Archer, McComas, Breslin, McMahon and Chritton
01.1986 - 01.1989
Paralegal Certificate Program -
St. Mary
California State University