Nicole Garthwait (Paradis)
Paralegal & Notary at Madden, Jones, Cole & Johnson- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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Notary Public
California Secretary of StateDec, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Madden, Jones, Cole & Johnson
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal & Notary
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Apr 2017 - Present
• Providing paralegal support as needed in addition to daily administrative tasks• Managing and organizing case files from the initial filing to trial• Drafting litigation documents including correspondence, pleadings, written discovery and subpoenas• Retrieving, organizing and Bates stamping document production• Assisting with trial preparation including organizing and submitting trial exhibits • Preparing documents assisting with estate planning and trust administration matters including trusts, wills, durable power of attorney, advance health care directive, amendments, deeds, and preliminary change of ownership• Serveing as liaison between clients, court clerks, opposing counsel and process servers• Filing and serving legal documents, exhibits, briefs, and appeals with the court and opposing counsel• Conducting extensive legal research• Scheduling litigation deadlines, meetings, and depositions• Assisting with time sheets and billing• Notarizing legal documents according to the State of California laws
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Slater Builders Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
• Served as executive assistant to Principal and Vice President of Operations• Managed Outlook email and calendars including scheduling meetings, job walks, deadlines, and tasks• Assisted, tracked, and conducting research for business development opportunities, company growth and relationship management• Created and managed excel documents for business development, current company projects/bids and company target market history• Served as liaison between clients, staff, and business partners• Managed project files and construction plans• Planned and coordinated company events including job site visits, lunches, parties, and activities• Assisted with marketing including managing, updating, and designing company brochures, job profiles and photography, employee bios, website, and ads• Prepared documents to assist project team with job proposals including organization charts, relevant job experience, resumes, references and project descriptions
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Madden, Jones, Cole & Johnson
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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
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May 2008 - Aug 2014
• Served as a legal assistant and paralegal to three partners who practice litigation and estate planning• Managed case files from the initial filing to trial• Drafted litigation documents including correspondence, pleadings, written discovery and subpoenas• Prepared documents to assist with estate planning and trust administration matters including trusts, wills, durable power of attorney, advance health care directive, amendments, deeds, and preliminary change of ownership • Served as liaison between clients, court clerks, opposing counsel and process servers• Performed civil filings using both traditional and electronic methods• Conducted extensive legal research on complex issues• Scheduled litigation deadlines, meetings, and depositions• Assisted with time sheets and billing
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The Belmont Athletic Club
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Personal Trainer
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May 2006 - May 2008
• Conducted fitness assessments and designed individual programs to help clients establish fitness goals• Administered RMR/BMR testing• Interacted with members and assisted with their customer service needs• Performed administrative functions• Trained employees and volunteers on the fitness staff • Conducted fitness assessments and designed individual programs to help clients establish fitness goals• Administered RMR/BMR testing• Interacted with members and assisted with their customer service needs• Performed administrative functions• Trained employees and volunteers on the fitness staff
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Education
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UCLA Extension
Paralegal Studies Certificate, ABA accredited program, awarded with distinction -
California State University-Long Beach
Kinesiology, Fitness