1. MICHELLE DECARLO - CAPOZZOLI
1227 JACKSON STREET, APT. #2
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
(267)227-6392
EMAIL: mdecarlolaw@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A well qualified paralegal with over eighteen (18) years diverse experience working for sole practitioners. Proven track
record in legal research, drafting legal documents and case preparation. Extensive knowledge of legal terminology,
general law and legal proceedings. Outstanding organizational skills and proficiency to complete multiple complex
assignments. Discreet and resourceful team worker who thrives in a fast-paced working environment.
EDUCATION
Kaplan University
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies - January 2012
Peirce College
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) -August 1998
COOPERATIVE WORK (CO-OP)
PEIRCE CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Law Offices of Michael Wolinsky – Philadelphia, PA
Student/Legal Assistant
September 1996 – May 2001 (combined Co-op and full time work)
• Attended Peirce College and successfully completed my (“CO-OP) program while working part-time
for Mr. Wolinsky in the afternoon and attended class early morning while my child was in daycare. Prior to
my graduation from Peirce College (May 1997) Attorney Wolinsky offered me full time employment
KEY COMPETENCIES
 research skills
 analytical skills
 critical thinking skills
 planning and organizing
 information monitoring
 strong communication skills
 stress tolerance
 attention to detail and accuracy
 confidentiality
 teamwork
CORE COMPETENCIES
 oral communication skills
 writing skills
 organization and planning skills

2.  research, analytical and problem-solving skills
 information collection and management
 attention to detail
 decision-making and judgment
 initiative
 confidentiality
 team work
 stress tolerance
QUALIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
National Society of Collegiate Scholars May 2016
Who's Who Among Women Business Professionals 08/14/2014
Who's Who Among Students In American Junior Colleges 05/01/1997
Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society 05/01/1997
PARALEGAL/LEGALASSISTANT EXPERIENCE
Lipschutz & Friedman, Philadelphia, PA
Paralegal
September 24, 2012 – April 15, 2016
• Liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, law firms
and governmental agencies; handled in excess of 2,000 cases
• Composed, typed and edited all incoming and outgoing correspondence, drafted
• Performed all e-filings in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware counties,
prepared Affidavits of Service, prepared and served discovery requests, motions,
Notice of Deposition, pre-trial orders as well as other case related discovery required
from inception of litigation until settlement of personal injury claim.
• Preparation of Damage/Summary of Specials summaries, calculate damages, verify
unpaid medical bill balances, health insurance liens and workers’ compensation liens
all of which are included in Summary. Obtained written verification of health insurance liens
from Medicare and from the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare
• Interviewed and screened new clients, prepared Motor Vehicle Accident Information
Form for each file reflecting client indexing information, work and medical history,
client’s automobile information, and claim information (if available during interview)

3. defendant driver and insurance information and accident details. Prepared file
“Memo To File ”for attorney summarizing in-office interview and/or telephone screening
with client as maintaining attorney “hand written notes” to all files
• Performed legal research using various law reference books and various document searches
Brownstein Vitale & Weiss, P.C., Philadelphia, PA
Paralegal/Secretary to Partner
December 29, 2008 thru September 21, 2012
• Liaison between attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, law firms and
governmental agencies; handle in excess of 2,500 cases
• Prepared client-specific case files for attorneys reflecting supporting forms, -documentation and
photographs to use during client presentations, discovery hearings and trials
• Perform all e-filings in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware Counties
• Prepared pleadings, motions and responded to all discovery requests
• Conducted legal investigations to collect evidence for all slip and fall cases
• Performed legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Composed, typed and edited all legal correspondence; usage of Dictaphone
on daily basis
Paparone & Associates, Feasterville-Trevose, PA
Legal Assistant
May 29, 2002 to January 8, 2008

4. • Prepared legal documents, including pleadings, motions, wills, contracts, various
documentation for small and large businesses, inheritance tax packages and real
estate closing statements:
• Responsible for upkeep and maintaining current versions of all litigation forms (i.e. Motion For
Extraordinary Relief, Motion Court Cover Sheet, Small Claims Court reflecting ADA requirements,
etc.) received from various jurisdictions (First Class Mail and email notification) and discarding
outdated forms and outdated fee schedules
• Established “Sterner’s Mill Office Condominium Association” as attorney
became a licensed broker in Southampton Township, Bucks County, PA,
(He purchased 331 East Street Road building which was my place of employment),
Delegated by attorney to contact “The Township” regarding all county ordinances and
code enforcement law to be in compliance for the aforesaid real property listed above
• Responsible to send monthly billing statements to all “Unit(s) and Tenant(s)
reflecting their allocated payment of “Condo Fees,” rent, parking and maintenance
Responsible to maintain and address all tenant issues and concerns. any and all
work orders, maintenance, repairs and vehicle parking regulations as “Unit”
was assigned a “numbered parking space”
• Prepared various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, estate planning packages
contracts, prepared various documentation for small and large businesses, drafted, completed
and hand delivered and/or mailed Inheritance Tax package for small and large estates, prepared
various real estate documents for closing (residential only)
• Opened, managed and organized all new and current files; was responsible to maintain
client database; when necessary sent closed file boxes to outside storage facility;
maintained separate list of all closed files in conjunction with current client list
• Responded to all incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Responsible to input and maintain client database of all new client’s current clients, prior clients’
potential clients as well as interoffice and outside client referrals from attorneys within and outside of
office. (I had created separate folders for all of the above in employer database for easy reference)
• Opened, managed and organized files
Law Offices of Michael Wolinsky, Esquire
Legal Assistant
September 1996 to May 2001
• Maintained internal case status on all open Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases
• Ensured and assisted client with completion of all necessary documentation prior to beginning the
appropriate bankruptcy petition(s).
• Drafted and prepared voluminous Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions, including determining state
exemptions and Chapter 13 plans
• Prepared for and notified clients for their hearing dates at the federal courthouse with the specified
U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee
• Created a "bankruptcy checklist" for the attorney that ensured everything was completed and collected
for each and every case.
• Communicated effectively with clients, the Court and attorneys, informed clients of their Chapter 13

5. monthly payment to the trustee.
• Prepared legal documents, including pleadings, motions, wills, contracts, various
documentation for small and large businesses, inheritance tax packages and real
estate closing statements:
• Assisted attorney by investigating facts and researching legal precedent
• Opened, managed and organized all case files;
• Responded to all incoming correspondence; responsible for maintaining and ordering
office supplies; sorted incoming mail on a daily basis and distributed to appropriate
office personnel and partners of Firm
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Adobe Reader – Current versions 10 and 11
• Microsoft Edge version 10
• Lexis Nexis and Westlaw
• WordPerfect (various versions; DOS 5.1 – WordPerfect 12)
• Time Matters 7.0 (Case Management Software)
Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; 1997- Present

6. monthly payment to the trustee.
• Prepared legal documents, including pleadings, motions, wills, contracts, various
documentation for small and large businesses, inheritance tax packages and real
estate closing statements:
• Assisted attorney by investigating facts and researching legal precedent
• Opened, managed and organized all case files;
• Responded to all incoming correspondence; responsible for maintaining and ordering
office supplies; sorted incoming mail on a daily basis and distributed to appropriate
office personnel and partners of Firm
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Adobe Reader – Current versions 10 and 11
• Microsoft Edge version 10
• Lexis Nexis and Westlaw
• WordPerfect (various versions; DOS 5.1 – WordPerfect 12)
• Time Matters 7.0 (Case Management Software)
Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; 1997- Present