Nicole F.

Property Tax Paralegal

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Enthusiastic and motivated Criminal Justice Major looking to gain real world experience in the Criminal Justice field and other social science fields. I have experience working with elderly individuals as well as customer service skills that I have acquired through working at the Starbucks Company and Trident Recreational Pool Co. I have written, oral, and SPSS software skills and proficiencies, strengthened through my work as a Research Assistant at the University. I am also fluent in Greek as a second language and working on building my Spanish knowledge through University courses. I have held leadership positions at the University of Scranton were I learned to organize, plan, and effectively lead club members.

Experience

  • Property tax paralegal at Berger, Goldberg, Friedman & Perlman, P.C.
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

    -(F/K/A Lawrence J. Berger, P.C) - Experience drafting, finalizing, and submitting legal documents on NYSCEF and with the New York City Tax Commission & Department of Finance. -Managing attorneys’ escrow accounts using Quickin software; apportioning fees, cutting and disbursing tax commission refund checks for clients. -Communicating efficiently with clients through telephone calls/email. -Attorney Calendar Management- assigning hearing dates to respective attorneys and keeping calendars up to date.

  • Head Lifeguard at Trident Recreation Pool Management
    Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    -Obtained Managerial Status in 2020. -Managed a team of lifeguards and assisted in several rescues. -Created schedules and facilitated an organized and responsible working environment for my subordinates. -First Aid/CPR Certified. -Directed recreational users and communicated safety concerns to prevent ongoing violations.

  • Research Assistant at University of Scranton
    Sep 2021 - May 2022 · 9 mos

    -Involved in a research program under supervision at the University of Scranton Sociology/Criminal Justice department -Analyzing data from survey research and coding it into a data base -Using software such as SPSS to articulate research findings on whether at-risk youth engaged in arts programs are more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior

  • Volunteer at DOROT
    Jan 2021 - Sep 2021 · 9 mos

    -Assisted elderly individuals with daily life tasks. -Provided emotional support to elderly clients during the Coronavirus Pandemic through weekly phone calls.

  • Event Coordinator at HerCampus
    Aug 2020 - Jan 2021 · 6 mos

    -Wrote and published articles on the company's website. -Led group discussions. -Planned and organized several group and fundraising events.