Melissa Francis
Litigation Paralegal at Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Post-Baccalaureate Paralegal Certification
Oakland Community CollegeMay, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Litigation Paralegal
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Jul 2021 - Present
My current job responsibilities include: Draft pleadings; correspond with clients, counsel, and other parties as necessary; process and follow up on subpoenas for the receipt of medical, employment, worker's compensation and other records; assemble, review and summarize medical and other records; communicate with experts, including IME doctors; prepare records, review and prepare exhibits, review files for outstanding discovery in preparation for court appearances, pleadings, depositions, case evaluation, and trial preparation; determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review; review, analyze, and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants; assemble chronologies of key documents; manage documents and organize case files. Show less
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Law Offices of Ronald M. Sangster, PLLC
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Assistant/Executive Secretary to Prinicpal
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Oct 2013 - Jul 2021
The Law Offices of Ronald M. Sangster, PLLC, specializes in Michigan No-Fault Insurance Defense. I have worked closely with the firm’s principal, Ronald M. Sangster, Jr., since 2013 and I have a strong knowledge regarding the Michigan No-Fault Act. I am responsible for providing administrative support to Mr. Sangster on all advisory, litigation, and appellate matters. I prepare, type, and file pleadings, administrative documents, and correspondence; I maintain litigation and appellate files, communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, agencies and the general public. In addition I perform numerous other duties, including maintaining Mr. Sangster’s calendar, travel arrangements, writing correspondence, transcribing dictation, handling visitors, routing callers, and answering questions and requests. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: I have a strong knowledge of court rules, litigation procedures, and legal terminology. I have a strong knowledge of spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar. I am skilled in the use of reference materials. I am organized and detail oriented with the ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously. I have the ability to coordinate work activities, prepare legal correspondence and pleadings, transcribe dictation, organize and maintain files and records, and communicate effectively in a business environment. Show less
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Creative/Owner
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2019
I am a passionate and inventive portrait photographer and graphic designer; a creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with emphasis on working within budget requirements. I am a passionate and inventive portrait photographer and graphic designer; a creator of innovative marketing strategies and campaigns accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments with emphasis on working within budget requirements.
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Archdiocese of Detroit
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Religious Education
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Apr 2007 - Jul 2011
Director of Religious Education, Sacred Heart Church, Yale, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Emmett, Michigan 9/2009-7/2011: I was the chief manager of the faith formation programs for two parishes in Michigan’s thumb. I supervised teachers in traditional classroom programs at both locations for grades K-8, as well as a whole family program which served adults and children in grades K-6. I recruited and trained teachers as well as non-classroom volunteers. Between both parishes I managed up to 30 volunteers. I also developed curriculum. ordered books, teaching materials and supplies, and organized events. Assistant to Director of Religious Education, St. Anne Church, Ortonville, Michigan 4/2007-9/2009: I was program manager/Section Head for grades K-6. I was also the Director of Vacation Bible School, a Middle School Catechist, and Middle School Youth Minister. My duties included administrative work, curriculum development, event-organizing and blog editor. Show less
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NBD Bank, NA
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Egypt
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Assistant Manager
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Jan 1986 - Jun 1994
I worked primarily in Retail Banking. While at NBD I held multiple positions of increasing responsibility and authority. Summarized most recent to oldest: Senior Assistant Manager “A”, Retail Banking, Orchard Lake and Pontiac Trail Senior Assistant Manager “B”, Retail Banking, Middle Belt and Eleven Mile Auditor, Auditing Department Private Banker, Private Banking Department, Bloomfield Hills Assistant Manager, Retail Banking, Eight Mile and Haggerty Management Trainee, Retail Banking Customer Service Rep, Charge Card Customer Service, GMPC Support Show less
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Education
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1983 - 1987
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, Philosophy -
2020 - 2021
Oakland Community College
Paralegal Certification (ABA Approved Program), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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