quick-learning, results-driven team player eager to contribute proven legal support expertise toward assisting a highly ethical employer in achieving operational success.

 

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ø  demonstrate resourceful multitasking skills within deadline-driven environments, including quickly resolving daily problems while maintaining superior levels of customer service.

ø  contribute precise problem-solving proficiencies, sharp troubleshooting abilities, exceptional interpersonal relationship-building talents, and excellent written / verbal communication skills.

ø  thrive within fast-paced, demanding situations, along with effectively streamlining processes to increase efficiency.

ø  excel within independent or team-based environments to meet and/or exceed all firm-based goals and objectives.

ø  highly experienced in real estate, probate, and estate planning legal support.

ø  able to quickly learn / master complex software to maintain seamless organizational processes.

ø  currently studying to take the nala certification test (certified paralegal) in 2009.

ø  completed extensive professional coursework at manatee community college.

 

~ technical skills ~

 

microsoft word / excel / outlook • wordperfect 12 / 5.1 (dos) • prodoc (probate software)

adobe • quickbooks • atids • doubletime (real estate closing software)

 

professional experience

 

 

ø  utilized exceptional administrative abilities to successfully support two multi-faceted lawyers within a high-volume law office.

ø  actively collaborated with lawyers to optimally complete real estate closings from inception through to completion, including accurately preparing contracts and title work and executing essential loan documents.

ø  maximized organizational efficiency by proactively preparing wills, trusts, mortgages, and contracts for clients, along with arranging all probate documents for court filings.

ø  efficiently performed office support activities, including answering a multi-line telephone system, maintaining an effective filing system, accurately typing and proofreading all memorandums and letters for attorney approval, and greeting clients upon entering the office.

ø  expertly prepared notice of hearing filings and correspondence for attorney partner practicing family law.

ø  recognized by superiors for ability to stay focused and maintain a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while exhibiting a high-quality work ethic.

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging and rewarding paralegal role within a dynamic and highly ethical employer, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am eager to apply over nine solid years of expertise as a paralegal for berg and douglass, p.a. (venice, fl) toward contributing to the success of your firm s goals and objectives.  i am highly experienced in real estate, probate, and estate planning legal support, with additional knowledge of family law. please note that i am also currently studying to take the nala certification test in 2009.

 

you will find me to be a quick-learning, results-driven team player who demonstrates resourceful multitasking skills within deadline-driven environments and who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure situations. in addition, i can contribute precise problem-solving proficiencies, sharp troubleshooting abilities, exceptional interpersonal relationship-building talents, and excellent written / verbal communication skills.  for these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your legal team.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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