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- 1. A highly motivated, goal-oriented, dedicated legal professional who is organized, efficient, conscientious, reliable, a quick study and a team player. A client focused individual with an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients. Demonstrates outstanding problem solving and active listening skills; diffuses difficult customer situations with tact and ease. Adept at setting goals, establishing priorities, managing resources, and juggling several projects simultaneously. Highly versatile; quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies and environments while conducting all legal business professionally and with little guidance from attorneys and supervisors. A detail/deadline oriented Paralegal in researching legal precedent and supporting legal proceedings, investigating facts, and preparing legal documents while having excellent written and oral communication skills. Having the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced, diverse environment, dealing confidently with changing and conflicting priorities. Adroit at managing records and other confidential information while upholding the ethical standards of the legal profession; able to assist attorneys and clients transactions while maintaining compliance with federal, state and local statutes and regulations. Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies December, 2015 Kaplan University, Suma Cum Laude Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies June, 1996 Kaplan College, Suma Cum Laude Member, Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society June, 2014 Member, American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. September, 2016 Lexus/Nexus Microsoft PowerPoint Outlook Microsoft Word Westlaw Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Excel SmartDraw CI Pinney, Payne, et al., Danbury, CT 1999 - 2001 Legal Assistant Maintained full accountability for overseeing a broad range of paralegal activities, which included communicating directly with clients and attorneys to perform intake interviews and provide case updates and draft correspondences to same. Coordinated multifaceted office functions encompassing court calendar and docket system management, tracked case deadlines and sent reminders to the legal team, and scheduling conference rooms for depositing proceedings with multiple parties, including the attorney, clients, opposing counsel and court reporters. Drafted and formatted pre-trial, post-trial and discovery documents, including motions, pleadings, subpoenas, interrogatories, depositions, request for production and requests for admission. Ensured that documents were properly formatted in compliance with court rules. Organized and filed case documents chronologically in an indexed binder. Filed and e-filed court documents. Provided effectual legal support and assistance to facilitate the acquisition and sale of residential properties. Address: 328 Henley Drive, Naples, Florida 34104 Phone: 239-234-2459 Email: jennmarques@msn.com QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE EDUCATION & DISTINGUISHED HONORS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TECHNOLOGY JENNIFER MARQUES
- 2. Liaise between attorneys, loan officers, closing agents, sales brokers, title insurance companies, surveyors and appraisers during the due diligence process to coordinate closings and post-closing activities for residential and bank closings. Prepared closing documents such as closing checklists, contracts, truth-in-lending disclosures, lease and/or rental agreements; ordering lien searches and by-laws; ordering and reviewing title searches, title commitments and policies; preparing title affidavits, exhibits, easements, right of entry agreements, warranty and quit-claim deeds with covenants; ordering loan payoffs; and providing closing figure (HUD-1 Settlement Statements) to buyers attorney and payoffs for refinancing. Driscoll, Lane, et al., Bethel, CT 1996 - 1998 Legal Assistant Efficiently prepared closings documents for commercial SBA 501(c)(3) loans by completing a name search with the Secretary of State; filing an application for Employer Identification Number (EIN), IRS Form SS-4; reviewing fee schedules; drafting and filing Articles of Incorporation and Operating Agreements; filing an Application for Reservation of Name, Certificate of Corporation and UCC-2 Statement; and ordering corporate kits. Drafted and prepared legal documents, such as pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts and real estate warranty deeds, closing statements, divorce decrees and eviction proceedings. Organized and maintained client files, ensuring that copies of documentation were properly filed and distributed. Transcribed dictation. Driscoll, Lane, et al., Bethel, CT 1994 - 1996 Legal Receptionist Managed high-volume phone communications, directed calls and relayed detailed messages. Scheduled appointments with current and incoming clients. Contributed organizational skills and strong attention to detail toward coordinating all office functions; efficiently planned and coordinated meetings, calendars, travel and conference calls Assisted in daily client interactions and case management. Implemented a new filing system, for easier access and increased office efficiency. Developed and maintained an in-house law library to support timely legal research initiatives. Opened new claim files and performed cross check references for client conflicts of interest. Assisted in drafting and amending legal documents, including but not limited to warranty and quit claim deeds, contracts, leases, wills, powers of attorney, living wills, correspondence to clients, writs and complaints.