Carolyn Paletta
Pittsburgh
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Director
Bellevue Christian Church
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Oversaw property, legal, finance and HR matters within the church
- Oversaw drafting and preparation of the annual budget
- Assisted in the drafting of the employee handbook
- Created policies and procedures
- Assisted in strategic planning sessions and discussions
- Assisted in drafting job descriptions for staff and team members
- Assisted in re-writing the church's bylaws
- Worked closely with the church treasurer and bookkeeper to ensure compliance with financial policies and financial integrity
- Attended church council meetings as a non-voting member and advised council on varying matters pertaining to property, legal, finance, and HR
Attorney
Steele Schneider
02.2013 - 08.2020
- Advised clients on claim liability, legal rights, and interpreted relevant laws, enhancing client satisfaction and trust
- Participated in mediations and arbitrations, successfully reaching agreements that benefited clients
- Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.
- Developed strong working relationships with opposing counsel, fostering a collaborative environment for dispute resolution.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Oversaw trial preparation, and was co-counsel in two jury trials
- Represented clients in civil litigation in state and federal courts.
- Represented clients in criminal litigation in state courts.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Paralegal
Ogg, Cordes, Murphy & Ignelzi
09.2006 - 07.2009
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Education
J.D. -
Duquesne University School of Law
Pittsburgh, PA06-2012
Paralegal Certificate -
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA08-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Grove City College
Grove City, PA06-2006
Skills
- Ethics and integrity
- Operations management
- Corporate governance
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving abilities
Websites
Timeline
Business Director
Bellevue Christian Church
08.2020 - 05.2024
Attorney
Steele Schneider
02.2013 - 08.2020
Paralegal
Ogg, Cordes, Murphy & Ignelzi
09.2006 - 07.2009
J.D. -
Duquesne University School of Law
Paralegal Certificate -
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Grove City College
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