MICHELLE ANN PETERSON-ohmicki54@yahoo.com-773-682-9174

SUMMARY

I bring wide range of both technical and inner personal skills to support foreclosure or bankruptcy departments of any organization.  I can answer all vendor inquiries through client required sites: LPS, Vendorscape, Lenstar.  Maintain all account/file records through case management software – familiarity with a paperless system.  Prepared analysis of accounts, as required, performed filing and coping, and performed other duties as assigned.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLP, Chicago, IL (Feb. 2010-present) – Paralegal (312-540-9710)

·         Foreclosure Complaint Drafter – Review title; draft complaints and affiliated pleadings; perform BK, death and military searches

·         Client Relations - Review worklists, total communication with clients via phone, email and online software,   Utilize VendorScape and LPS, Lender Processing web sites; Provest,  LenStar, United Processing and Servicing Connect

·         Audits - Pull files for review and work through all functions of foreclosure and bankruptcy. 

·         Performs a variety of administrative duties; using personal computer based software for word processing, spreadsheets, and perform general office duties and Assist in due diligence matters

·         Prepare and file a variety of documents including: deeds, mortgages, memoranda of leases, UCC financing statements, affidavit of title, and transfer declarations.

·         Obtain permits and other documentation from agencies.

·         Prepare closing checklist and coordinate the closing process for various transactions including commercial and residential.

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Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago, IL (March 08-Aug. 09) - Project Assistant- (312)-862-2200

Managed, prioritized and completed a heavy volume of projects for a pool of 10-15 attorneys specializing in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

·         Assisted attorneys and paralegals in computerized legal research data programs such as LEXIS /NEXIS to assist in conducting research and provided support in the verification of case citations, quotations, and legal references

·         Prepared and organized trial exhibits, including items for preparation of charts and reports, and the coordination of photographic exhibits , also utilized litigation support software or database applications to manage, track and organize legal case information

·         Maintained legal files, including the filing of all motions, pleadings, and correspondence in major cases and assisted in the drafting of bankruptcy documents, such as motions and pleadings

·         Conducts research to assist attorneys in determining jurisdictions for qualification and assisted in due diligence matters

Landon & Wickersty LLC, Chicago, IL (June07-Dec. 07) - Paralegal/Legal Assistant (312)-782-4780

Small law firm specializing in Trusts, Real Estate, Taxes and Probate.

·         Ensured that attorney’s time was entered in a timely manner in Lotus 123

·         Delivered, drafted & filed various motions & appearances to Circuit Court

·         Responsible for light bookkeeping, accounting, and entry of 941 quarterly taxes

·         Maintained client billing and Assisted in due diligence matters., and performed administrative and office support activities.

Maxwell Law Group, LLC, Chicago, IL (Dec. 06- June 07) -Paralegal/Legal Assistant (312)-368-1138

Busy Loop law firm specializing in Creditor's Rights.  Hands-on experience in all aspects of litigation practice including but not limited to: court filings; docketing; drafting of office correspondence and court pleadings; client contact.

·         Entered Attorney time in a timely manner in TimeSlips

·         Maintained case files and court calendar system in Abacus and a manual diary

·         Electronically filed Motions and Proposed Orders with Northern Illinois Bankruptcy Court

·         Organized Chapter 7 Debtor’s documents in preparation for 341 meeting with Creditors for Trustee

·         Responsible for drafting court notices, standard pleadings, orders and claims; compiling fee applications; and performing legal research

 

EDUCATION

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL GPA- 3.4/4.0

BA, Paralegal Studies and Business – December 22, 2006

Paralegal Certificate, December 22, 2006

College of DuPage, Glenn Ellyn, IL GPA 3.5/4.0 majored in Pre-Law 6/22/2002-6/22/2004

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite – word, excel, access, outlook – Word Perfect, ECF/CMF – Pacer/e-File with Bankruptcy Court, Electronic Case Filing, Westlaw Court Express – Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, CaseMap, LiveNote, Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Abacus-Lotus Notes, TimeSlips, Quickbooks, T.C.M.S (Trustee Case Management Systems), E-Z File Bankruptcy, LegalKey, Carpe Diem, Adobe Page Maker, Perfect Practice