Paralegal Resume
DELLA C. BROWN
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Engaged and structured paralegal seeking to leverage skills and legal knowledge to assist in legal research, management and administrative projects.
SKILLS
Research Detailed Oriented Database Management
Prioritize Computer Proficient Document Management
EXPERIENCE
Office Administrator (Contract), Chevron Phillips Chem. Co. July 2019 – Present
• Maintain high office standards and professional working environment at all times.
• Trusted with a $5,000 budget to purchase office supplies and coordinate travel arrangements for staff to attend corporate events.
• Slashed vendor costs 20% by negotiating pricing and fees to ensure the continuation and enhancements of services.
• Code and approve vendor invoices for payment within SAP accounting system and forward original invoices to accounting for payment.
• Provided direction as necessary during office space planning, staff relocations, or furniture deliveries.
• Perform a variety of project management tasks for assigned staff including but not limited to phone support, document drafting, expense reporting, calendaring, scheduling, meeting coordination.
Property Tax Specialist (Seasonal), O’Connor & Associates April 2019 – July 2019
• Create and analyze Comparative Market Analysis reports in preparation for tax hearings.
• Drafted forgiveness letter to request relief to be sent to the appraisal tax office for the real estate realtor and attorneys for conflicts during the hearings.
• Track, monitor, and maintain deadline and hearing schedules.
• Contact residential property owners to obtain contracts, appointment of agent forms, and financial documents for tax hearings.
• Research property tax information such as taxpayer, values, account number, etc.
• Provide administrative support to Property Tax Consultants in the preparation of property hearing evidence for hearings as scheduled by the Appraisal Districts daily dockets.
Division Order Records Analyst (Contract), Marathon Oil Feb 2019 – April 2019
• Assist Division Order Analyst in processing transfer of ownership with proper chain of title documents.
• Prepare decedent letters for new address or potential relatives of royalty owners.
• Request and analyze legal documentation from owners regarding transfer of ownership.
• Answer owner inquiries regarding revenue checks, transfers, 1099’s.
• Prepare administrative reports and make changes to company records and files via special procedures.
Sr. Administrative Specialist (Contract), Halliburton May 2018 – Aug 2018
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements for Executives and ensure expense information is provided for financial processing.
• Coordinate senior level executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
• Execute asset reconfigurations in floor plans (furniture, equipment, personnel).
• Assist with recruitment of midlevel providers and manage student workers.
• Asset and inventory management (i.e., iPhones, Laptops, Desktops, etc.).
• Manage complex calendars, arrange meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Real Estate License
Texas Notary Public
MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division Association of Lease and Title Analysts
American Association of Notaries Houston Association of Division Order Analysts
EDUCATION
B.A.A.S. in Legal Administration May 2022
University of Houston (Expected Graduation)
A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies (ABA)
Lone Star College
Paralegal Advance Technical Certificate
Lone Star College
DELLA C. BROWN
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Engaged and structured paralegal seeking to leverage skills and legal knowledge to assist in legal research, management and administrative projects.
SKILLS
Research Detailed Oriented Database Management
Prioritize Computer Proficient Document Management
EXPERIENCE
Office Administrator (Contract), Chevron Phillips Chem. Co. July 2019 – Present
• Maintain high office standards and professional working environment at all times.
• Trusted with a $5,000 budget to purchase office supplies and coordinate travel arrangements for staff to attend corporate events.
• Slashed vendor costs 20% by negotiating pricing and fees to ensure the continuation and enhancements of services.
• Code and approve vendor invoices for payment within SAP accounting system and forward original invoices to accounting for payment.
• Provided direction as necessary during office space planning, staff relocations, or furniture deliveries.
• Perform a variety of project management tasks for assigned staff including but not limited to phone support, document drafting, expense reporting, calendaring, scheduling, meeting coordination.
Property Tax Specialist (Seasonal), O’Connor & Associates April 2019 – July 2019
• Create and analyze Comparative Market Analysis reports in preparation for tax hearings.
• Drafted forgiveness letter to request relief to be sent to the appraisal tax office for the real estate realtor and attorneys for conflicts during the hearings.
• Track, monitor, and maintain deadline and hearing schedules.
• Contact residential property owners to obtain contracts, appointment of agent forms, and financial documents for tax hearings.
• Research property tax information such as taxpayer, values, account number, etc.
• Provide administrative support to Property Tax Consultants in the preparation of property hearing evidence for hearings as scheduled by the Appraisal Districts daily dockets.
Division Order Records Analyst (Contract), Marathon Oil Feb 2019 – April 2019
• Assist Division Order Analyst in processing transfer of ownership with proper chain of title documents.
• Prepare decedent letters for new address or potential relatives of royalty owners.
• Request and analyze legal documentation from owners regarding transfer of ownership.
• Answer owner inquiries regarding revenue checks, transfers, 1099’s.
• Prepare administrative reports and make changes to company records and files via special procedures.
Sr. Administrative Specialist (Contract), Halliburton May 2018 – Aug 2018
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements for Executives and ensure expense information is provided for financial processing.
• Coordinate senior level executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
• Execute asset reconfigurations in floor plans (furniture, equipment, personnel).
• Assist with recruitment of midlevel providers and manage student workers.
• Asset and inventory management (i.e., iPhones, Laptops, Desktops, etc.).
• Manage complex calendars, arrange meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Real Estate License
Texas Notary Public
MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division Association of Lease and Title Analysts
American Association of Notaries Houston Association of Division Order Analysts
EDUCATION
B.A.A.S. in Legal Administration May 2022
University of Houston (Expected Graduation)
A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies (ABA)
Lone Star College
Paralegal Advance Technical Certificate
Lone Star College