Carla Nicolazzo

15227 Cicotte
Allen Park, MI 48101
Home: 313-382-0488 - Mobile 313-706-0488 - e-mail cn4be5d0@westpost.net
CAREER SUMMARY
Highly organized individual who possesses a Paralegal Certificate with extensive
experience in all phases of office procedures. Observant, intuitive and consci
entious with great attention to detail. High sense of diligence and ability to
effectively multi-task assignments. Ability to identify goals and priorities.
Accustomed to handling sensitive and confidential records. Proven track record f
or attendance and punctuality. Proficiency in developing excellent relationships
with co-workers and clients. Strong computer and proofreading skills. Profici
ency in Microsoft Word, Excel, LOTUS Notes and Outlook, Westlaw, Calendaring and
E-Room.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Law Office of Shawn M. PawloskiParalegal - Bloomfield Hills, MI (Part-time at Pr
esent)
Draft various pleadings and motions to be filed with various courts; Organize an
d track files of all case documents; Draft correspondence; Maintain calendar; Dr
aft motions and stipulations for settlement. Proofread various incoming document
s and research cases for applicability.
Murdoch Law Firm Dearborn, MI Paralegal (Contract Employee from 2008 to Presen
t)
Draft pleadings and motions to be filed with various courts; Organize and track
files of all case documents; Conduct title searches in the tri-county area; Scan
documents into a database; Draft, file and serve summons and complaint; Draft,
file and serve answers or other responsive pleadings; Draft correspondence; Main
tain calendar; Draft settlement documents, including releases and dismissals; Dr
aft motions and stipulations for settlement.
Robert Half International, Southfield, MI Temporary Assignment(s) during 2008
Lynch, Batalucco, Sekerak and Rochau Assistant to Legal Secretaries
Assist Legal Secretaries with administrative duties. Scan and download document
s to e-room; scheduling and maintaining attorney calendars; providing general ad
ministrative assistance to the attorneys; perform various document management by
collating, assembling and distributing documents. Maintain confidentiality of r
ecords and files, and assure work product is accurate and presented professional
ly. Other administrative duties as assigned.
Legal Assistant Trelleborg Corporation, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Assist Corporate Paralegal with administrative duties. Maintain invoice log, de
partmental calendar, and Corporate Books. Organized materials, along with setti
ng up Risk Management Seminars at various locations. Other administrative dutie
s as assigned.
U. S. District Court, Detroit, MI
2001 - 2008
Electronic Court Recorder / Primary Cashier / Deputy Clerk
Record and create detailed log notes of court proceedings on digital recording e
quipment. Monitor functionality of equipment and archive recordings weekly. P
rocess all requests for transcripts of hearings.
Assign Judges and Magistrate Judges for new case filings. Perform daily audit of
all new case filings and incoming pleadings. Assist the public with various fo
rms for filing Civil Cases. Prepare various prisoner case services by Order(s)
of a Judge. Maintained sealed records in the vault by order of the Judges and m
aintain shelved and/or archived records in the Records Management System. Scan
criminal documents from Duty Court proceedings, along with other documents and e
nsure their accuracy. Research all incoming checks and money for accuracy. Rec
eipt monies from customers and other departmental agencies for case filings, res
titution, fines, bonds, etc. Ensure accuracy of accounting codes.

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ANR Pipeline Company, Detroit, MI (1999 2001)

Contract Analyst
Prepare contracts for Tariff Services (transportation, interruptible, storage, a
nd balancing services) and assist in coordinating contract language with marketi
ng representatives, management, legal department, and other affected areas. Pre
pared submittals of contracts to customers, internal distribution and monitored
contract document execution status. Maintained GEMS contract system, hard copy
files, and Access log.

Executive Assistant / Engineering Assistant, Dearborn, MI (1986 1999)

Perform administrative, general office and secretarial duties for Director of La

boratory Services and provide clerical support for Manager of Chemical Services
and Manager of Materials Testing. Managed multi-line telephone with paging syst
em. Compiled weekly and monthly reports of departmental activities for submissi
on to the Vice President. Organized and maintained all laboratory files (includ
ing indexing and archiving). Performed weekly audit of engineering database to
include all sampling and data reporting information. Maintained all vendor fil
es and negotiated with vendors for office products and equipment. Prepared and
processed all invoices, expense reports for payment. Processed time and attenda
nce records for 22 employees.
References furnished upon request