Katrina Pierce

Experience

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  Gurstel Law Firm

  May 2004 - Sept 2005

  Legal Collector

  Prepare and monitor files through the litigation processContact debtors by telephone and/or letters to negotiate a payment or settlement agreementLocate assets and prepare files for post-judgment asset garnishments

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  ACA International

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2006

  Paralegal

  Perform legal research to create and update documents containing state and federal statutesResearch and write articles for publicationAssist members with compliance related questions and concernsAssist in-house counsel with various tasks

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  Igbanugo Partners Int'l Law Firm, PLLC

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2009

  Immigration Paralegal/Executive Assistant

  At Igbanugo Partners, I perform a wide variety of duties in the area of U.S. Immigration and Nationality law, including preparing and filing petitions and applications with the appropriate U.S. Department of Homeland Security Service Centers, U.S. Consulates/Embassies, ports of entry, and other government agencies. I also assist attorneys with individual removal cases and proceedings, including interviewing witnesses, preparing supporting affidavits and exhibits, and performing legal research. I specialize in the following Immigration areas: Family Based Permanent Residence PetitionsRemoval of Conditions on Permanent ResidencyNaturalization Applications Travel Documents/Advance Parole Employment Authorization Documents VAWA Petitions Cancellation of RemovalAsylumTPSFamily Unity BenefitsConsular Processing Show less

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  Lafayette Club

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Part-Time Banquet Server

  Customer Service

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  Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

  Credit & Collections Specialist

  Work directly with clients and attorneys to resolve receivable issues, establish payment plans/terms, where necessary recommend further collection actionMonitor the age of receivables and assist firm management with implementing strategies to reduce days agedPrepare monthly reports for clients, attorneys and firm managementProcess monthly Statements of Account and forward copies of invoices to clients and attorney's when requestedAssist with, follow-up on and monitor client alternative fee arrangements Show less

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  Snapshot Photo Booth Rental

  May 2010 - Oct 2013

  Owner

  Snapshot Photo Booth Rental provides photo booth rental for weddings, birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, family reunions, college events, fundraisers, school functions, company gatherings, trade shows, advertisements, and any other event where a little more fun and entertainment is desired. Our completely portable and one of a kind photo booth creates memories for young and old to enjoy!

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  Stinson Leonard Street LLP

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  Sr. Credit Analyst

  Work directly with clients and attorneys to resolve receivable issues, establish payment plans/terms, where necessary recommend further collection action Monitor the age of receivables and assist firm management with implementing strategies to reduce days aged Prepare monthly reports for clients, attorneys and firm management Process monthly Statements of Account and forward copies of invoices to clients and attorney's when requestedReview, analyze and approve new client credit inquiries Show less

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  Ledin, Hofstad & Troth, Ltd.

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2019

  Real Estate & Estate Planning Paralegal

  - Prepare real estate documents from purchase agreement to closing docs- Conduct Real Estate Closings- Assist attorneys with title exams when needed- Prepare documents for and conduct Estate Plan signings with clients- File and appear for Conciliation Court Hearings as agent of the Firm- Prepare LLC formation documents- Prepare and conduct Sale of Business (Asset and Real Estate) closings- Assist Attorneys with Municipal matters- Prepare and file contract for deed cancellation, eviction and foreclosure documents- Assist attorney's with civil litigation matters- Prepare and file Minor Subdivision Applications- Act as back up to the front desk with answering phones and greeting clients- Communicate with Courts, County Offices, Outside Counsel, Opposing Attorneys regarding cases/filings Show less

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  Minnesota Department of Human Services

  May 2019 - now

  • SRU Trust Specialist

    Jun 2022 - now

  • SRU Lien Specialist

    May 2019 - Jun 2022