Shanica Garrison has over 20 years of experience in legal administration and paralegal work. She has strong skills in Microsoft Office, legal software programs, and legal document preparation. Her career includes experience as a legal administrator, paralegal, supervisor of a petition department, and legal assistant. She currently aims to obtain a responsible position where she can utilize her skills and experience.

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SHANICA L. GARRISON
Email: shanicagarrison@yahoo.com Phone 678-558-5724
GOAL To successfully maintain a responsible position within a team-player environment where
my strong skills and experience can be used.
SKILLS Typing 70 wpm, Speed-reading 35 wpm, Best Case,Excel, Pro-Law,CITRIX,
WordPerfect 10.0, Microsoft Word 8.0, Time Matters,Internet, Email, Outlook,
Immigration Drafting System, PACER,Amicus, Lotus Notes,Genesis, PowerPoint, LPS,
Vendorscape,Lenstar,Clairfire, Lexis Nexis, GMAIL Drive, Social Media Network, and
Electronic document filing (ECF)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
5/2014-6/2015 Markland Hanley, LLP- Dallas, TX
POSITION:Legal Admin
 Prepared severalcontracts, demand letters, generalcorrespondences, and emails for vendors and
clients.
 Heavy telephone interaction with clients and scheduled appointments.
 Scheduled calendars; arrange travel itineraries, and accommodations.
 Maintained monthly expense reports and accounts payable/receivable.
 Transcribed dictation via tape recordings.
3/2006- 9/2013 Johnson and Freedman PC /Prommis Solutions- Atlanta,GA
POSITION:Paralegal/ReferralProcessor
 Focused on the representation of creditors in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases for the states of
Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee.
 Interacted with Creditors, Bankruptcy Trustees and Debtors Counsel regarding various issues
arising within the bankruptcy case. Composed and filed a broad range of case pleadings; Notice
of Appearance, Briefs,Affidavits, Proof of Claims, Motions for Relief, Consent Orders, Orders
Lifting Stay, Loan Modifications, Reaffirmation Agreements, responses against Motions To
Avoid Liens, Motions To Sell, Motions To Allow Late Claims, Objections to Confirmation,
Objections to Proof of Claims and fulfilling discovery request.
 Arranged and exhibited documents for court submission and prepared hearings packages.
 Assisted Attorneys in the handling of large litigated matters and prepared for trial cases.
 Calendared court hearings, document deadlines, and appointments for severalstaff Attorneys
daily.
6/2004-3/2006 Clark & Washington P.C. -Atlanta, GA
POSITION:Supervisor of the Petition Department and Petition Reviewer
 Supervised and managed the Petition Department consisting of seven to ten typists daily.
 Reviewed each prepared Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petition, plan and means test for attorney
review.
 Handled the preparation and filing of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions, as well as a wide
variety of motions and responses utilizing CM/ECF filing system.
 Conducted intakes of evaluation and research of personal documents and credit reports.
 Facilitated active communication with Creditors and Chapter 13 Trustee staff toward the
resolution of case issues.
 Ensured delivery of quality customer service.
 Collaborated with Attorneys on a broad range of legal responsibilities that encompass the timely
and complex preparation of cases from filing to discharge.

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10/2001-5/2004 Corash & Hollender P.C. - Staten Island, NY
POSITION:Legal Assistant
 Coordinated multifaceted office functions including legal administrative functions and office
support.
 Prepared and filed Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions for the state of New York and New
Jersey.
 Researched and provided new updates regarding case law material and articles of bankruptcy
proceedings.
 Conducted informational intakes with clients evaluated personal documents and credit reports.
 Handled all aspects of residential closings; ordered, reviewed and cleared title report, ordered
appraisals and abstracts to final post-closing title binders, as well as REO sales/foreclosures.
 Tracked and recorded all billable hours for services rendered.
11/1998-6/2001 Gell & Gell Attorneys At Law- New York City, NY
POSITION:Legal Assistant
 Conducted informational intakes with clients and evaluated and researched personaldocuments.
 Assisted clients for asylum interviews, Cancellation of Removal, and Deportation proceedings.
 Processed applications of asylum; I-589, I-130, FIOA, G-325A, EOIR 42B, Labor certifications
and suspension applications.
 Arranged table of contents and exhibited timely document submission of evidence to U.S.C.I.S.
and Litigation Unit.
 Corresponded daily with U.S.C.I.S., Immigration Federal Court and Litigation Unit.
4/1996-10/1998 MoneyWell Mortgage,Inc. - Edison, NJ
POSITION:Mortgage Loan Processor
 Maintained compliance of GFE, TIL, and all RESPA disclosures.
 Processed residential mortgage home loans for purchases and refinancing.
 Reviewed and analyzed qualifying income documentation from personal and business tax returns.
 Ordered appraisals, credit reports, and preliminary title information.
 Cleared all title pre-existing title conditions needed to finalize the sale.
 Submitted loan package to investor for underwriting approval.
 Conferred with borrowers concerning questions procedures and problem resolutions.
EDUCATION
9/1994-2/1996 Betty Own School Ltd.
AWARDED:Administrative Assistant Certificate
2/1996-8/1998 Employed as the Administrative Assistant to the Director
Currently pursuing Bachelor Degree in Business Administration at Strayer University