PATRICIA S.

REILLY
22-29 37th Street, Apt. B2, Astoria, New York 11105
(516) 714-3696 pra34546@westpost.net

PARALEGAL
Solutions-focused, self-motivated Paralegal with a comprehensive background in a
doption and estate planning law. Ability to manage multiple simultaneous project
s while working under pressure in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. High
ly versatile; quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and env
ironments. Excels at interacting with broad populations including attorneys, gov
ernment officials, staff, and clients. Reputation for integrity, dedication, wor
k ethic, and analytical skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Research, Analysis & Writing Legal Processes & Procedures Strategic Planning
Attention to Detail Organization Relationship Building Multitasking & Prioriti
zation Database Management Problem Solving Computer Skills
Interstate Foster Care Adoptions Media Buying Process Improvement Verbal & Wr
itten Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROSIN STEINHAGEN MENDEL - New York, NY
Adoption & Wills/Estates Paralegal (2006-Present)
Apply dynamic strategic planning, prioritization, and project management skills
toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality
standards. Maintain full accountability for preparing a broad range of complex
documents regarding adoption and estate matters, including: Petitions, Agreement
s/Contracts, Orders, Affidavits/Affirmations, Summons, Citations, Powers Of Atto
rney, Living Wills, and Letters/Correspondence.
Selected Highlights:
Collaborated with attorneys, clients, and agencies to author, update, and maint
ain information involving adoption and estate proceedings.
Teamed with clients and government agencies in the performance and execution of
post-adoption matters, including obtaining amended birth certificates, passport
s, adoption subsidy and Medicaid, social security cards, and US citizenship cert
ificates.
Successfully performed a diverse range tasks, including preparing and filing ad
option and probate packages, researching complex legal issues, and serving legal
papers on relevant parties involved in adoption, guardianship, custody, and pro
bate and estate matters.
Legal Assistant (2005-2006)
Strategically prioritized, planned, and coordinated legal projects to ensure on-
time drafting and execution of legal documents. Drafted and submitted Orders to
Court to be signed upon completion of each termination of parental rights proce
edings, and follow up with Court to obtain signed Orders. Facilitated the creat
ion and integration of innovative new procedures for monitoring filing of appeal
s in completed termination of parental rights procedures. Drafted affidavits of
appeal status for foster care agencies to include in adoption packets.
Selected Highlights:
Proficiently prepared and presented recommendations to attorneys and management
on streamlining processes to improve overall efficiency.
 Liaised between attorney and paralegal in effectively and efficiently compiling
, evaluating, and producing various discovery documents.

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BRONX COUNTY FAMILY COURT - Bronx, NY (2005)

Intern
Supported Judge Gayle Roberts and her Court Attorneys on matters regarding compl
ex foster care litigation and adoption proceedings. Performed detailed legal re
search and analysis of legal issues, drafted correspondence, and updated court c
alendars and scheduling.
Career Note: Additional experience as Print Media Buyer for several different ag
encies.

EDUCATION
AAS in Paralegal Studies - Berkeley College, program accredited by the American
Bar Association
Outstanding Paralegal Studies Award; Graduated with Honors with GPA 3.9
Social Psychology Major - Bard College

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT; XP, Vista; Microsoft Office Access, Excel, PowerPoint,
Word; Microsoft Outlook; Lotus 1-2-3; Lotus Notes; Westlaw; Lexis/Nexis; LoisLaw
; Tabs; FindLaw; Accurint; SPSS+

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member - Berkeley College Paralegal Studies Advisory Board
Active Member - New York City Paralegal Association
President - Berkeley College Paralegal Club; representative of evening students