PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYProfessional, self motivated Paralegal with 20+ years of experience supporting South Florida attorney's in State and Federal court. Excellent multi-task, results oriented, entrepreneurial, problem solving skills combined with exceptional work ethic. Strong background in team development, leadership enhancement, and technical writing. Articulate, detailed, results oriented, critical thinking, self managed problem solver with a reputation of being efficient and competent. Strengths include:Civil LitigationInsurance DefenseMedical MalpracticePersonal InjuryReal EstateWritten Communication DiscoveryTrial PreparationPost Title ClosingSpecialties: administration, attorney, closing, conflict management, customer relations, dictaphone, documentation, drafting, file management, insurance, legal, legal research, microsoft excel, microsoft outlook, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft windows, microsoft word, organizational skills, paralegal, policy analysis, process engineering, real estate, receiving, training programs, transcription, typing, wordperfect, writing,
Virtual Paralegal Associates, Llc
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Managing Owner And Senior ParalegalVirtual Paralegal Associates, LlcMiami, Fl, Us
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Managing Owner/Senior ParalegalVirtual Paralegal Associates, Llc Feb 2012 - PresentEverywhereManaging and training team of paralegals and support staff providing virtual paralegal services specializing in civil and foreclosure litigation; document management; medical chronologies; deposition summations; propounding and responding to discovery; drafting complex legal documents including appellate briefs, memorandum of law and correspondence; and trial preparation and attendance.
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Senior Litigation ParalegalElizabeth R. Wellborn, Pa Sep 2011 - Feb 2013Deerfield Beach, FlProviding paralegal services in contested foreclosure matters performing a variety of tasks for one of the firm’s major client maintaining a caseload of more than 400 files.Consistently the highest billing attorney/paralegal team. Restored confidence and maintained excellent client relationship of major clients by providing superior and well documented presentations.Obtained fee approvals from clients for more than $150,000 in 30 days.
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Litigation ParalegalLaw Offices Of Marshall C. Watson, P.A. Jul 2010 - Sep 2011Ft. LauderdaleLitigation Paralegal Providing paralegal services in contested foreclosure matters performing a variety of tasks for one of the firm’s major client maintaining a caseload of more than 500 files.Exceeded client expectation by completing major Fannie Mae (FNMA) Special Discovery Project while assigned to 4 attorneys and more than 900 files within 3 months.Consistently the highest billing attorney/paralegal team. Restored confidence and maintained excellent client relationship of major client by providing superior and well documented presentations.
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Youth Counselor/MentorDade/Broward County Jan 1995 - 2011
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Freelance Paralegal/Loan Modification ProcessorParalegal On Call Jan 2005 - Jun 2010Dade And Broward CountyProviding various legal services including, but not limited to preparing medical chronologies; deposition summations; drafting legal documents; propounding discovery and responses to discovery; and file management and organization of non-party production documents via subpoenas requests and discovery requests. Also processes loan modifications with a case load of 30-50 clients.Maintained as many as 5 clients at a time as a virtual paralegal.Assisted Zurich Insurance Co. to bring stability during transition period.Improved efficiency of clients' staff through implementation of creative ideas.Assisted clients in obtaining multimillion dollar verdicts.
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Planning & Zoning Board MemberCity Of Hallandale Jan 2006 - Jan 2009Hallandale, Fl
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Subrogation ParalegalUnited Auto Insurance Jan 2007 - Jan 2008Provides direct legal services, which include but are not limited to: propounding discovery and responses to discovery; drafting complaints, drafting and typing complex legal documents, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents; and organizing and preparing exhibits and witnesses for trial.Drafted and filed 20-30 subrogation cases a week which resulted in $200,000/month revenue.Created manual for firm's subrogation paralegals.Assisted in team conflict resolution.Propounded and Responded to all discovery for a caseload of 50+ files.
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Loan Officer/Loan Processor/Post CloserSelf Employed May 2005 - Jan 2007Responsible for originating, receiving, and reviewing loan applications and associated documentation; processing loan; ordering title insurance, appraisals, verifications and other documentation as needed; and conducting closings and post closing duties.Originated and secured approximately $3 Million dollars in mortgage loans a year.Post closer with more than 5 companies at a timeNotary Signing Agent for Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach
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Litigation AssistantMarlow Connell May 2002 - May 2005Worked directly with one of the Sr. Associates providing various legal services including preparing and maintaining discovery; preparing exhibits and witnesses for trial; drafting complex legal documents; transcription, maintaining calendars; and many other responsibilities as designated by attorney.Assisted attorney in defending multimillion dollar insurance cases.Assisted in team conflict resolution.
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Freelance Paralegal/Litigation Secretary/WriterSelf Employed, Dade & Broward Jan 1995 - Jan 2002Providing various legal services including, but not limited to preparing medical chronologies; deposition summations; drafting legal documents; propounding discovery and responses to discovery; and file management and organization of non-party production documents via subpoenas requests and discovery requests. Composed HUD report for H.O.P.E. (Housing Opportunity Project for Excellence)Obtained grant funding as grant writer for KIDS Voting and HIV/AIDS Education Program.
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Lead Legal SecretaryOffice Of The United States Attorney Jan 1988 - Jan 1995Legal Secretary for three Assistant U.S. Attorneys, including the Chief of the Civil Division, providing legal and administrative services including: drafting documents; legal research; generating weekly and biweekly reports; arranging travel for attorneys. Legal Secretary to up to 4 attorneys at a timeTraining employees on policies, procedures, and computers.
Sherea Atkins Education Details
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Political Science And Government -
Political Science
Frequently Asked Questions about Sherea Atkins
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Sherea Atkins works for Virtual Paralegal Associates, Llc
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Sherea Atkins's current role is Managing Owner and Senior Paralegal.
What schools did Sherea Atkins attend?
Sherea Atkins attended Florida International University, Florida International University.
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