Jennifer Zito
Craig T. Irish P.C. (Formerly W/ Brier, Irish & Hubbard PLC)
PHOENIX
28
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented real estate legal professional with over 25 years of experience in legal support and real estate transactions. Known for critical thinking and effective multitasking, facilitating seamless processes for clients and attorneys.
Work History
Residential Realtor
11 Years 1 Month- Guided clients through home buying and selling processes, ensuring informed decisions.
- Negotiated purchase agreements, protecting client interests while facilitating smooth transactions.
- Developed comprehensive market analyses to determine property values and pricing strategies.
- Cultivated relationships with local vendors and service providers to enhance client experience.
Legal/Administrative Assistant
27 Years 4 Months- Assisted in preparing legal documents and correspondence for court proceedings.
- Assist in finalizing and sending demand letters and the like.
- Enter and edit all time for managing attorney, associate and paralegal; assist in editing, finalizing and sending out client invoices each month.
- Process and deposit all client checks and electronic payments.
- Managed billing procedures to maintain accurate records of client accounts and expedite payment processing.
- Assist in various office administrative duties for managing attorney and other staff.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
27 Years 9 Months- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts for client cases.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and court officials efficiently.
- Managed case files, ensuring organization and compliance with legal standards.
- Reviewed and summarized discovery materials to identify relevant information for cases.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and preparing trial binders.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Improved client trust and satisfaction, providing comprehensive support and updates throughout case progression.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Skills
Real estate transactions
Document drafting
Legal document preparation
Document creation
Litigation support
Trial preparation assistance
Exhibit preparation
Civil litigation
Discovery management
Contract review
Negotiation strategies
Document filing
Records management
Document management
File organization
Research and data collection
Calendar management
Office administration
Market analysis
Client consultations
Property dispute resolution
Legal correspondence
Multitasking efficiency
Legal document creation
Multitasking
Task prioritization
Court processes
Task prioritization
Critical thinking
Transaction management
Critical thinkinggg
Timeline
Residential Realtor
Realty One Group
07.2015 - CurrentRead More
Legal/Administrative Assistant
Brier & Hubbard PLC (formerly Brier, Irish & Hubbard PLC)
04.1999 - CurrentRead More
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Craig T. Irish P.C. (Formerly W/ Brier, Irish & Hubbard PLC)
11.1998 - CurrentRead More
American Institute
Associate of Science from Paralegal Studies
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