Lori Collins, NCCO, CRVPM II

Experience

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  Hemelt & Foshee, LLP

  Jan 2000 - Oct 2011

  IT/Legal Support Specialist

  Worked remotely via Terminal Services from Daphne, AL (2007 – 2011)• Drafting pleadings; research and investigation, presentations using MS PowerPoint; and document production.• Created and maintained databases for lawsuits including 2 large class actions.• Receive and calendar deadlines and court dates while keeping the file organized for easy access to information.• Attended Mayor’s Criminal and Civil Court and assisted with the prosecution of each case. Responsible for handling all Criminal and Civil Court phone calls.• Train all users on hardware and software of Windows platform computers including, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.• Troubleshoot operating system problems and conflicts.• Firm bookkeeping including client billing, receivables, collections, payables, taxes, payroll, etc. using Quickbooks and Prolaw.• Kept office up and running via Terminal Services for weeks following Hurricane Katrina. Show less

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  Silver, Voit & Thompson

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2016

  Legal Assistant

  • Organized and prioritized work load for 5 attorneys including, court notices, court calendars and CLE requirements.• Proficient in the following practice areas: Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring; Corporate and Business Counseling; Probate, Estate, and Special Needs Planning; and Real Estate.• Legal research for pending litigation.• Attended hearings and depositions. Organized and managed documents to provide ready retrieval of exhibits, while also taking detailed notes.• Drafting of pleadings, affidavits, briefs, and correspondence. Electronically filed court documents using Alafile, AlaCourt and PACER.• Created spreadsheets for use in document production, trial exhibits, bankruptcy analysis.• Produced firm reports including WIP, A/R, A/P, realization and productivity.• Computer support on file servers, workstations, printers and copiers. Show less

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  Redstone Federal Credit Union

  Dec 2017 - now

  • Manager, Vendor Management

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Sr. Legal Review Analyst

    May 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Paralegal

    Dec 2017 - May 2020