This candidate has over 20 years of experience as a highly skilled paralegal. They have excellent research, writing, organizational and client relations skills. They are adept at managing complex legal projects efficiently and ensuring compliance. The candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies and has received high honors.

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 attorney’s and client’s
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
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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 buyer’s 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.