James Stewart
Litigation and Foreclosure Paralegal at McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, P.C.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Notary Public
State of South CarolinaMar, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, P.C.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Litigation and Foreclosure Paralegal
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Oct 2022 - Present
Research and draft motions, subpoenas, complaints, affidavits, notices, and certificates for attorneys. Manage case files and associated documents within ProLaw and Ready Collect 2. Assist 10 attorneys with trial preparation, proofreading, editing, organizing, and notarizing legal documents. File electronic documents with Common Pleas, Court of Appeals, and Register of Deeds. Finalize and distribute letters including notice of violation, foreclosure, and compliance. Research and draft motions, subpoenas, complaints, affidavits, notices, and certificates for attorneys. Manage case files and associated documents within ProLaw and Ready Collect 2. Assist 10 attorneys with trial preparation, proofreading, editing, organizing, and notarizing legal documents. File electronic documents with Common Pleas, Court of Appeals, and Register of Deeds. Finalize and distribute letters including notice of violation, foreclosure, and compliance.
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Riley Pope & Laney, LLC
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Firm Operations Manager and Paralegal
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Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
Process bi-weekly payroll for direct deposits/live checks; manage time/attendance; calculate /enter expenses/per diems; issue reimbursements/allowances; process/key reporting data for journal entries; submit reporting/payments for workers’ compensation; lead and participate in system conversion from ADP to Dominion Human capital management duties to include on-boarding, benefits, payroll, evaluations, terminations, conflict resolution Ensure compliance with general and professional liability insurance Participate in external audit requests Conduct research and obtain discovery documents as requested Show less
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Richland County Government
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager of Office Administration
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Apr 2019 - Jul 2022
Coordinate, supervise, and support the administrative functions of the Legal Department, including general office services, customer service, accounting, budget preparation and control.Supervise subordinate clerical staff as assigned; provide training and leadership of new staff or co-workers as assigned. Maintain accurate, up-to-date and confidential department personnel records, including general employee files, personnel action forms, performance evaluations, insurance benefits and workers' compensation records and claims.Monitor the department's annual budgets and grant program budgets; process accounts payable, and prepare related financial records and reports. Interpret financial reports, and provides information for budget reports.Direct and maintain records/files and information retrieval. Follow county records retention directives.Supervises financial activities for the division, including processing accounts payable documents through the county IFAS program, approving invoices for payment, approving refunds, and recording financial transactions for the division.Assist in coordinating division/department activities with those of other divisions, departments, agencies, and other professionals as appropriate; research and provide agencies and individuals with department information as requested and as appropriate. Show less
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Legal Administrative Assistant
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Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
Provide administrative and clerical support to the County Attorney and all attorneys within the Legal Department, as required by performing such duties as scheduling meetings and appointments, maintaining calendars, maintaining various logs as required by the department composing routine memos and letters for supervisor's signature, transcribing minutes, typing memos and correspondence, compiling information as requested.Answer the telephone; provide information and assistance as requested; forward calls to appropriate staff person, and/or takes messages; greet and assist office visitors; provide professional, courteous customer service whether on the phone or in person at all times.Provide records management support and maintain effective record-keeping systems; enter data into computer and assists in maintaining accurate databases. Scan original documents as they enter the legal department, file original documents, create new files as required, and maintain master files.Assist in coordinating division / department activities with those of other divisions, departments, agencies, and other professionals as appropriate; research and provide agencies and individuals with department information as requested and as appropriate.Collect and compile data as requested; prepare, gather, and assemble information as necessary for special projects. Show less
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MontagnaProperties, Inc.
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410 N Santa Cruz Ave Los Gatos CA 95030
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Property Manager
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Jan 2015 - Sep 2017
Attained California Real Estate License May 2016. Scheduled showings and presented properties to clients. Provided information regarding properties and the rental application process. Created leases, move in/out walkthroughs, work orders, rental increase notifications, security deposits, and invoices. Posted online available rentals in South Bay Area. Coordinated with vendors to review and repair Owner/Tenant requested work orders. Processed vendor and client invoices through property management software. Made copies of keys and updated lock box and key database. Show less
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Spokane County District Court
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1100 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99260
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Office Assistant 3 and 4
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May 2014 - Jan 2015
Produced and entered bench warrant recalls, motions, orders, court minutes, good cause and notice of appearance forms for defendants future calendar dates. Investigated and informed the public, court staff, and attorneys on cases within Washington State involving criminal, civil and traffic cases. Created, located, and filed dockets for various hearings and judicial requests. Retrieved defendant case history and driving abstracts for general public and attorneys. Produced and entered bench warrant recalls, motions, orders, court minutes, good cause and notice of appearance forms for defendants future calendar dates. Investigated and informed the public, court staff, and attorneys on cases within Washington State involving criminal, civil and traffic cases. Created, located, and filed dockets for various hearings and judicial requests. Retrieved defendant case history and driving abstracts for general public and attorneys.
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Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma
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Santa Rosa California
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Legal Process Clerk II
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Aug 2008 - Oct 2013
Engaged in daily courtroom operations scheduling reporters and interpreters for several criminal and civil courtrooms along with the traffic department. Interacted with court staff, attorneys, contract reporters/interpreters, public and AOC regional coordinators in person, by email, and over the telephone. Updated Excel spreadsheets determining employee and contractor scheduling percentages. Conducted morning meetings conveying updates, changes and concerns to interpreters unit daily. Created, organized and maintained Sonoma County’s traffic trial calendar. Processed court minutes daily from walk in court and traffic trials. Coordinated defendant, officer, and judicially requested trial resets. Composed correspondence to defendants in response to judicial decisions, defendant requests and case information. Answered numerous questions, gave options and explanations in person or over the telephone to law enforcement agencies, police officers, attorneys, and defendants. Contacted law enforcement agencies and police officers concerning infraction case updates in association with trial information. Ordered, processed and mailed refund checks to defendants along with ordering and posting bail to cases after trial. Processed numerous payments, in person trial forms, and trial by written declaration forms from defendants in person or by mail. Entered infraction citations through Citrix IBM mainframe. Addressed general public with announcement for daily infraction arraignment calendar. Show less
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Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainer/Bartender
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Oct 2004 - Jun 2006
Trained many new employees to become successful waiters. Lead waiter that is versatile in managing multiple priorities and responsibilities. Conveyed excellent communication skills to all guests. Coordinated, organized, and managed many new employees training and workbooks. Strong menu, beer, and wine knowledge for suggestive up-selling. Maintained positive working relationships with all staff. Trained many new employees to become successful waiters. Lead waiter that is versatile in managing multiple priorities and responsibilities. Conveyed excellent communication skills to all guests. Coordinated, organized, and managed many new employees training and workbooks. Strong menu, beer, and wine knowledge for suggestive up-selling. Maintained positive working relationships with all staff.
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Education
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2021 - 2021
University of South Carolina
Paralegal Studies Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal -
2006 - 2007
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies -
2003 - 2006
Grossmont College
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies -
West Valley College
General Studies
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