Sherry M. Walter 6921 Sunday Silence Ct. Gainesville, VA 20155 Home: (703) 743-2477, Cell: (571) 437-5222 sw1e36f9e@westpost.

net Desire a Challenging Position as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant to Aid Attorneys in Preparation of Legal Documents, Maintain Records and Files, and Conduct Researc h. A highly talented, knowledgeable, experienced and articulate Paralegal with a pr oven record of providing quality legal assistance to attorneys in litigation, pr eparation and maintenance of case records. Solely responsible for collection li tigation in current position. Experience includes all facets of secretarial and paralegal responsibilities; independently work client files relative to client and attorney case status, self-taught and trained in legal collections and appli cable accounting software. Summary of Qualifications Over 30 years of legal exposure. Proven ability to work independently in all aspects of Litigation, including C ollections and General Practice Law. Extensive ability to discover and prepare cases for trial for Plaintiff and De fendant representations. Excellent communication (written and spoken), drafting and computer skills. Diligent and able to effectively multi-task several complex assignments with t ight deadlines. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Well developed prioritizing and problem solving skills. Consistently establishes strong relationships with coworkers. Works well independently and as a member of a team. In-depth ability to work with difficult clientele in a respectful and courteou s manner. Perform extensive client and adverse party contact. Observant and conscientious with detail oriented attention skills. Ability to institute and conduct all phases of office procedures. Competent and experienced with most office equipment; including personal compu ters, fax, copiers, printers and scanners. Professional Experience Coon & Purnell, PC, Manassas, VA 1978 - Present Paralegal/Legal Assistant Developed and produced Legal Collections Department and Manual. Responsible for collecting over $100,000 per year consistently in attorneys fee s. Knowledgeable in current collection law, including the Fair Debt Collection Pra ctices Act, Virginia Consumer Protection Act and entire collection process from initiation to resolution. Trained and supervised new hires. Maintain a calendar tickler system. Maintain and reconcile entire attorneys trust/escrow account. Institute and maintain checks and balances on trust/escrow account. Prepare all documents for General District and Circuit Court for before and aft er trial in collection of claims. Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, discovery and correspondence, using various software programs. Prepare general correspondence, typing and proofreading documents. File legal documents with the courts and opposing counsel. Developed exceptional rapport with Courthouse Personnel. Assist in preparation of trials.

Gather, prepare and index information obtained prior to trial. Maintain complex dockets and files, both manually and electronically. Perform office procedures in the day to day function of a legal office. Prepare and interpret legal documents. Prepare pleadings, subpoenas, and other legal documents. Draft civil appeal documents. Prepare documents and organize materials for civil trials. Provide timely and accurate processing of all work requests. Schedule court appearances, and depositions. Create and distribute memos and correspondence. Conduct legal research utilizing Virginia Judicial System, Virginia State Corpo ration Commission, LandRover and others. Notary Public since 1979. Education and Professional Certification Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas and Alexandria, VA Associates Degree, Legal Assistant, Summa Cum Laude (1987) Member, Prince William County Legal Support Association Affiliated with National Association of Legal Support since 1985 Hardware/Software: PC Operating Software, Windows, WordPerfect, Word, Lexis-Nex is, QuickBooks, Pacer, Time Matters. References: Available upon request.