Kristina Martin

5934 N Paulina • Apt 2 • Chicago, IL 60660 • (239) 410-6533 • krisymartin@gmail.com

 

 

Work Experience

Randall S. Miller and Associates, LLCOctober 2010 – May 2014 Chicago, IL

Paralegal/Illinois Supervisor             

·               Trained, oversaw and supervised all legal assistants

·               Prepared, generated, notarized and filed foreclosure complaints, case management notices, motions for default, motions for confirmation of sale, deeds, publications, dismissals and other court documents as required

·               Set and managed all aspects of judicial sales with county sheriffs and Judicial Sales Corporation

·               Effectively managed over 150 new foreclosure complaints and files per month

·               Managed extensive attorney network for cases filed outside of Cook County

·               Worked closely with attorneys to manage court deadlines, court calls and requirements related to pending foreclosure and bankruptcy matters

·               Assisted attorney with discovery requests and preparation of responses to defendant pleadings

·               Prepared and filed bankruptcy motions for relief, objection to plans, and relevant withdrawals for Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois

·               Knowledgeable about court rules and sheriff requirements for courts throughout the State of Illinois

 

Pavese Law Firm   September 2003 – August 2010

Fort Myers, FL

Collections Assistant                

·               Calculated and prepared a high volume of initial demand, claim of lien and balance due letters and sent such letters to debtors

·               Prepared paid in full letters and managed incoming mortgage foreclosure pleadings

·               E-recorded Claim of Liens and Release of Liens

·               Prepared and filed bankruptcy proof of claims with Florida bankruptcy courts

·               Performed and reviewed title searches

 

Bankruptcy Assistant                

·               Researched and compiled real estate and related legal documents to create debtor profiles

·               Reviewed bankruptcy debtor petitions and opened new debtor files, highlighting key and important information

·               Organized, maintained and managed office filing system

 

Office Clerk Supervisor

·               Directed and delegated three office clerks and supervised individual clerk performance

·               Provided support and assistance for twenty legal secretaries and office receptionist

 

Education

Duke University       October 2012 – October 2013 Paralegal Certificate, October 2013                                                                                                

 

Edison College      August 2004 – May 2010

Associate Degree

Paralegal Courses in Litigation, Real Estate, Torts, Wills and Estates, Criminal Law, and Legal Writing

 

Skills

Computer:Microsoft Office (Outlooks, Excel, Word), CaseAware, LenStar, Adobe Acrobat, Practice Master, Tabs3, Word Perfect, TCMS (Trustee Case Management System).