Legal Research & Writing | Needs Assessment | Client Relations | Negotiation | Mediation | Service Delivery | Leadership

Cross-Functional Teamwork | Project Management | Reporting | Documentation (Drafting & Preparation)

Contract Review | File Management | Litigation Support | Intellectual Property Cases | Legal Research | M&A

Commercial Claims | Investigation | Budgeting | Time Management | Organization | Database Creation & Management

Administrative Support | Discovery Repository Management | CLIO | Westlaw | MS Office | Westlaw | Dropbox

Detailed, analytical and goal-driven Paralegal with more than 17 years of administrative experience focused on enhancing the efficacy of General Counsel in court systems or private firm settings. Adept in supporting Counsel in a wide variety of corporate legal matters. Excel in working environment focused on growth, both independently and in teams. Proven ability to research and resolve matters involving legal and/or factual complexity using detailed review and examination processes for documentation and investigation. Leverage legal background in replying to client inquiries, claims, disputes, cases, and/or proceedings under direction of Attorneys. Gather documentation for discovery while managing productions and the discovery repository. Proficient in preparing agreements, pleadings relating and other items for litigation with customized provisions. In pursuance of an Assistant Real Estate Paralegal role with the Virginia Housing Development that will allow for use of real estate acumen.

  Deliver comprehensive paralegal support to one Attorney in working through and completing all closing processes

  Complete closings for new construction of both commercial and residential properties

  Boosted levels of office productivity and efficiency, thus generating $1.2M in annual sales revenue via government bids to date

  Worked cross-functionally with colleagues to work towards the achievement of important business endeavors

  Managed all Human Resources operations for the enterprise e.g. staff recruitment, hiring and training, as well as performance assessments and progress reports

  Also administered benefits including 401K and insurance enrollments

  Supervised the yearly budget and all financial procedures such as payroll, invoicing, credit card processing, banking records, account management and reconciliation of the General Ledger

  Prepared and led monthly management meetings

  Facilitated presentations centered on the company s monthly originations, closings, and lead conversions

  Vastly improved the Sales Division s efficacy in meeting or surpassing reporting and forecasting production goals

  Led complex calendar management and scheduling for meetings, conference calls, interviews, construction processes and work order fulfillment

  Effectively conducted balance verifications and dictation with precision and attention to detail

  Managed calendars to guarantee that all events were scheduled without overlap

  Headed all aspects of file documentation to keep items well-organized

  Handled system applications processes accordingly

Continued

  Supported an intellectual property and entertainment law firm comprised of five attorneys; acted in a direct report capacity for two of the Attorneys

  Delivered comprehensive legal research via Westlaw, including document drafting and administrative support

  Drafted, prepared, reviewed and managed a series of entertainment industry contracts including trademark applications for the USPTO Office as well as, business correspondence

  Carefully executed mission-critical office actions for clients trademarking initiatives

  Automated the firm s filing system to enhance document organization by managing and updating Dropbox

  Also architected and introduced a new, more efficient conflict check system

  Played a key role within the Prosecuting Attorney s Office during case preparation, legal research and discovery collection

  Monitored court-ordered procedures, organized case files and preparing reports for administrative and management purposes

Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies, South University

Associate of Science, Paralegal Studies, South University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Programming, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Member, National Collegiate Honor Society

Nominee, China Leadership Trip

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March 16, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

  I bring to any paralegal position years of success in the real estate sector. My B.S. in Legal Studies, A.S. in Paralegal Studies and Computer Programming degree all complement my career background and aspirations nicely.

  In all legal positions I ve had to date, I ve proven myself talented in supporting Counsel in litigating corporate legal matters. I research and resolve issues of legal or factual complexity using detailed reviews and examinations.

  Over the years, I ve often called on my legal background in replying to client inquiries, claims, disputes and the like under direction of Attorneys. I also show great aptitude in gathering documents for discovery while concurrently managing productions and the discovery repository.

  As a professional, I am proud of my administrative support delivery background, spanning over 17 years. In any role I ve held or aspire to take on, I aim to achieve the utmost in client satisfaction. I also strive to foster positive relationships with those I work with.

  My experiences to date have refined my teamwork, collaboration and relationship building skills, as well as my ability to connect positively with important stakeholders at all levels, including high-profile clients and direct supervisors. I excel as both an independent achiever and contributory team member to drive smooth operations. I aim to achieve the utmost in both client and organizational satisfaction.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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