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Angela Pecarina

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Beaumier Trogdon Orman Hurd & Viegas, PLLP
Duluth
02.2023 - Current
  • Assist attorneys on Minnesota and Wisconsin matters including Minnesota estate planning, probate, real estate, civil, and Wisconsin family law matters.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Maintained professional knowledge by attending legal workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
  • E-filed documents in Minnesota and Wisconsin courts.

Paralegal

Gondik Law, S.C.
Superior
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assist attorneys on Minnesota and Wisconsin matters, including criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning, probate, real estate, civil, and family law litigation.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
  • Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
  • Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
  • Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
  • Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
  • Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • E-filed documents in Minnesota and Wisconsin courts.

Member Service Representative

Northern Communities Credit Union
Duluth
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to banking operations.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Verified identity information on new accounts using established procedures.
  • Handled customer complaints in an efficient and courteous manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of member interactions and transactions.
  • Performed cash handling duties such as deposits and withdrawals for members' accounts.
  • Attended training sessions regularly to stay abreast of changes in company policies or procedures.
  • Processed cash and check deposits every day.
  • Audited customer account information to identify issues and develop solutions.
  • Balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
  • Handled large volumes of currency quickly and accurately with minimal errors.
  • Promoted facility security by monitoring customer behaviors and following established protocols to protect individuals and assets.
  • Fulfilled diverse duties to provide customer service, operate money counters, balance and replenish ATMs, maintain accounts and open new accounts.

Legal Assistant

Nicolet Law Office, S.C.
Superior
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Assist attorneys on bankruptcy matters.
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
  • Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.

Sales Associate

Apricot Lane Boutique
Duluth
04.2019 - 02.2020
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in market place.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.

Intern

Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf
Douglas
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Drafted probable cause statements and attended multiple court hearings weekly.
  • Analyzed files and online databases to gather information for educational purposes.
  • Examined individual files to assemble beneficial evidence for prosecution in court.
  • Observed victim-witness meetings and two jury trials.

Sales Associate

GNC
Duluth
06.2018 - 01.2019
  • Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in market place.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.

Office Assistant

The Office for Academic Affairs CSS
Duluth
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Administered adjunct file management for new hires at College.
  • Entered new hire information into database, ensuring timely submission of required paperwork.
  • Conducted annual summer audit project and submitted findings to supervisor.
  • Tracked credit hours for adjunct faculty, monitoring eligibility for pay increases.
  • Developed spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel to manage office budget and related expenses.

Intern

Saint Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin
Duluth
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Drafted probable cause statements and attended court hearings weekly.
  • Prepared exhibits for a grand jury trial.
  • Attended pre-trial conferences.
  • Compiled names of witnesses for a criminal sexual conduct case.

Job Shadow

Cope and Peterson Ltd.
Virginia
01.2015 - 01.2015
  • Job Shadow Attorney Andy Peterson (now Honorable Andrew R. Peterson) while he was employed at Cope & Peterson Ltd.

Job Shadow

Saint Louis County
Hibbing
07.2014 - 07.2014
  • Job Shadow Assistant Saint Louis County Attorney Karl Sundquist and attend court.

Education

Certificate in Civil Law Mediation -

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
12.2022

Certificate in Paralegal Studies -

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
12.2022

Certificate in Family Law Mediation -

University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
02.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN
05.2020

Skills

  • Customer service and support
  • Administrative experience
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Cash handling
  • Effective communication
  • Legal drafting and writing
  • Data entry and management
  • Case management expertise
  • Litigation support
  • Sales and customer relations
  • Calendar management skills
  • Word processing and transcription
  • Organizational skills and filing systems
  • Attorney assistance and support
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Document filing

Certification

  • Minnesota Certified Paralegal, 06/24 to 06/26, Minnesota Certified Paralegal (MnCP) through the MN Paralegal Association.

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal

Beaumier Trogdon Orman Hurd & Viegas, PLLP
02.2023 - Current

Paralegal

Gondik Law, S.C.
05.2022 - 02.2023

Member Service Representative

Northern Communities Credit Union
02.2021 - 05.2022

Legal Assistant

Nicolet Law Office, S.C.
04.2020 - 10.2020

Intern

Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf
05.2019 - 09.2019

Sales Associate

Apricot Lane Boutique
04.2019 - 02.2020

Sales Associate

GNC
06.2018 - 01.2019

Office Assistant

The Office for Academic Affairs CSS
05.2017 - 08.2018

Intern

Saint Louis County Attorney Mark Rubin
05.2017 - 08.2017

Job Shadow

Cope and Peterson Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2015

Job Shadow

Saint Louis County
07.2014 - 07.2014

Certificate in Civil Law Mediation -

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Certificate in Paralegal Studies -

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Certificate in Family Law Mediation -

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

The College of St. Scholastica

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