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Worked for attorneys who specialized in family and criminal law. Part-time position was that of a paralegal, office manager and receptionist. I managed the day-to-day operation of the office and I was the only staff member. I organized the office, set up the server and law office management software.I typed various correspondence, pleadings, prepare/organize discovery and prepare billing.

Worked for an attorney who specialized in plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice.Position was that of a paralegal, office manager and receptionist. Handled all the administrative day-to-day operational tasks for the office. My efforts helped make the office run smoothly and efficiently.The Needles law software program was used to manage the caseload of clients. Also, the Demand program was used to find the applicable CPT-9, ICD-9 codes and pertinent information to valuate possible settlements. Acquired all necessary medical records, bills, insurance documentation and reports for the client files.Organized all medical records, placed in chronological order, and entered significant medical conditions with procedure and diagnosis codes. Prepared demand packages for the insurance companies. Researched the conditions and provided background reports for the attorney to use. Entrusted with the most complex client service issues either in person or on the telephone. I was able to promptly resolve concerns and satisfy clients. Prepared legal documentation including complaints, interrogatories, request for production of documents. Effectively researched applicable case law and various medical subjects as needed for trial preparation.Prepared the attorney billing, scheduled travel, administered the office calendar, coordinated depositions, mediations, independent medical examinations, appointments and managed attorney e-mails.Prepared complex power point presentations for mediations and/or trials which helped bring large settlements.

Worked for two senior partners of a large 200 attorney law firm. Involved in all aspects of their practices in education and communication law.Professionally interacted with very high level clients who were Presidents of major colleges and universities, CEO’s of major companies and high level Government executive branch members. Reviewed proposals, contracts, prepared correspondence and maintained legal/billing files.Prepared suits, pleadings, and other legal documentation for domestic law cases. ( mostly divorce)Prepared attorney billing, time, expense reports, scheduled attorney travel, lunch meetings, managed attorney e-mails, business and personal appointments. Coordinated his guest speaking appearances.Reason for Leaving: My father had a stroke and I had to resign to care for him. I remained at our home and cared for him until he passed away.

Performed general legal work in commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, corporate and bankruptcy law.Answered telephones, typed from transcription, researched, gathered information, drafted letters, pleadings, wills trusts and other legal documentation. Successfully handled all the real estate work in the office; conducted meetings and closings.Worked on complicated real estate transactions including the sale of an airport on the Stafford/Fauquier border.Reason for Leaving: I was only able to only stay six months because I had to leave to care for my father whose condition got worse.

During my years, I did real estate, civil and criminal litigation, family, estate and corporate work.Typed legal pleadings, various contracts, letters and estate documentation from attorney transcription. Proficient in criminal and civil litigation along with real estate law and title research. Prepared business contracts, agreements and set up corporations and other business entities through the State Corporation Commission. Supervised the real estate department. The senior partner had me train one young attorney. Coordinated the work for three people which improved the attorney’s practice. Worked on residential, construction and commercial real estate from start to finish. Prepared the HUD-1 settlement statements and worked closely with the lenders to be sure that the loan packages were received in a timely manner. Conducted approximately eight to twelve real estate settlements a week. Reconciled the real estate trust account every month, did the title underwriting, resolved title defects and prepared policiesReason for Leaving: My father, who had Alzheimer’s disease, came to live with us and I needed to stay home to care for him.

During my 13 years working for the Navy, I became a branch head secretary and then a budget analyst for the civilian and military personnel in my office of over 50 people. Reason for Leaving: I resigned to raise my new baby and children.