JENNIFER FERRARA

62 Ridge Avenue * Staten Island, New York 10304

(917) 607-5597 * jfa354aa@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging, career-oriented position as a Paralegal util
izing broad experience gained within the legal field.
QUALIFICATIONS: Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal commun
ication skills.
* Career performance demonstrates a conscientious, self-motivated individual wit
h the ability to work well independently, or as part of a team effort.
* Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint Lexis/Nexis, FindLaw
, Westlaw, Juris and the Internet as well as Peachtree Accounting and various cu
stomized systems.
* Fluent in Italian (ability to read, write, speak and comprehend).
PROFESSIONAL GLOBAL SECURITIZATION SERVICES, LLC, New York, New York
EXPERIENCE Paralegal/Legal Assistant, February 2006 to February 2009
* Interacted closely with a diverse population of large-scale corporate clients
including banking institutions and law firms.
* Developed and implemented a tracking system to monitor the formation of new co
mpanies thereby increasing departmental efficiency and decreasing errors.
* Assisted in the formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability
companies. Monitored corporate name availability and reserved corporate names.
* Provided the full range of legal support to numerous corporate attorneys. Prep
ared drafts of corporate organizational documents; filed incorporation and disso
lution documents nationwide.
* Drafted a variety of agreements and legal documentation including LLC agreemen
ts, corporate service agreements, etc. Ensured accuracy and attention to detail.
* Prepared and filed forms for on-going corporate operations including amendment
s to articles of incorporation and by-laws, miscellaneous directors' and shareho
lders' resolutions and applications for authority to do business out of state.
* Completed, proofread and redlined pertinent documentation in preparation for f
iling; submit to the Process Server in a timely manner.
* Organized, reviewed and maintained corporate records and minute books.
* Completed annual report reflecting dissolution of corporations.
* Generated Annual Shareholders and Directors/Managers/Officers Meeting on a mon
thly basis.
* Ensured that SPV (special purpose vehicles) remain in good standing in the jur
isdictions in which it is qualified to conduct business.
* Conducted extensive research; prepared and distributed memorandums pertaining
to incorporation and dissolution procedures.
* Input client data utilizing a customized database. Closely monitor and track n
ewly formed companies. Researched and resolved discrepancies as needed; performe
d timely follow-up.
* Provided administrative support including calendar maintenance, travel arrange
ments, and scheduled meetings for the General Counsel, as well as, all general o
ffice duties, including fax transmissions, scanning, photocopying and answering
telephones, filing, and prioritized incoming email for the General Counsel's imm
ediate attention.
* New York Notary Public
PUTNEY, TWOMBLY, HALL AND HIRSON LLP, New York, New York
Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper, February 2003 to February 2006
* Responsible for all phases of accounting, bookkeeping and reporting for a mult
imillion-dollar law firm with offices in New York City, New Jersey, Florida and
Long Island.
* Maintained Trust Accounts, Non-Interest Bearing Accounts, and general ledgers.
* Prepared and reconciled balance sheet accounts, trial balance reports, account
s payable and accounts receivable.
* Created, maintained and updated spreadsheets for various expenses/accounts.
* Interacted with the Controller and senior staff members to assist with the ann
ual audit as well as other financial reporting projects.
* Reviewed attorney's billable hours reports for accuracy; approved and issued p
ayments.
BARNES & NOBLE, Staten Island, New York
Bookkeeper/Sales Associate, January 2000 to February 2003
EDUCATION: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY, Staten Island, New York
Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies, May 2002
Honors: Recipient of the Italian Language Award, April 2001
Activities: Italian Cultural Society

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