1. ALICIA M. HODGINS
P: (201) 988-3573
E: leeleenj@outlook.com
O’BRIEN THORNTON LLC - PARALEGAL/OFFICE MANAGER - 2006-2015
[Diverse practice with emphasis on Civil Litigation]
LITIGATION EXPERIENCE:
 Draft pleadings such as Notices of Motion, proposed orders, Certifications of Service, Stipulations of Dismissal,
Stipulation of Adjournments, Answers, Complaints.
 Independently draft, analyze and summarize discovery demands and responses, extensive medical records
research in accordance with HIPPA.
 Attend meetings with clients regarding case status and assist in preparation for depositions and discovery.
 Manage files and preform case review in order to determine proper steps of the litigation process.
 Assist in preparation of trial, trial notices, and subpoenas. Assist in Mediation scheduling and draft Mediation
Statements.
 Assist in Foreclosure Mediation requirements such as Foreclosure Mediation Check List, Financial Worksheet,
and Request Statement.
 Post Judgment legal collections.
 Handle highly confidential matters and issues of a critical nature by exercising sound judgment within defined
corporate practices and policies.
 Maintenance of calendars, databases, client files, and confidential information.
 Scheduling of trials, settlement conferences, depositions and conference calls.
 Conduct extensive internet research, and electronic filings.
 Organize and coordinate document productions.
 Prepare Indexes of produced documents.
 Prepare documents needed for depositions, witness interviews, etc.
 Organize and index Trial exhibits and other supporting documents (including digital copies, court copies,
witness copies, etc.).
 Experience in New York and New Jersey State, Municipal, and Civil Courts, New York Supreme Court Rules and
New Jersey Rules of the Court as well as Appellate, Supreme and Federal Court procedures.
BANKRUPTCY EXPERIENCE:
 Prepare Chapter 7 and 13 Petitions with appropriate Schedules, Statement of Financial Affairs, and Means Test
for electronic filing.
 Organize client’s debt.
 Advise client of pre and post-bankruptcy Financial Management Courses.
 Manage deadlines such as Post Financial Management Course Certificate, Form B21, Meeting of Creditors, and
filing of creditors’ Proof of Claim.
 Draft pleadings in Adversary Proceedings when necessary.
TRADEMARK EXPERIENCE:
 Prepare proposed Trademark applications by class.
 Research State-by-State use of proposed mark.
 Prepare Declaration of Acquired Distinctiveness when required.
 Experience with United States Patent and Trademark Office website and e-filing.
 Research and prepare use of Collective Membership Mark.
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE:
 Assist in preparation of various estate probate pleadings such as Administration, CTA, Substitutionary
Administration, CTA, and Affidavit in Lieu of Administration.
 Draft pleadings associated with contested Wills such as Orders to Show Cause, Judgments admitting Will to
Probate, and granting administration.
 Follow-up and administer post probate documents such as Notice to Next of Kin and Beneficiaries, Proof of
Mailing, prepare application for Employer Identification Number, Affidavits of Domicile

2.  Advise clients of proper bond security.
 Timely file oppositions, replies, Affidavits, Certifications or discovery demands in connection with Court
appointed and/or case matter deadlines.
 Meet requirements set by The Surrogate, Deputy Clerk in connection with Orders to Show Cause in terms of
service of application, filing of documents and Certifications of Service.
 Acquainted with the procedures, guidelines and fees associated with applications filed in the Probate Courts of
the State of New Jersey.
TAX APPEAL EXPERIENCE:
 Prepare Tax Appeal for County Board.
 Attend Tax Court County Board Hearing and/or prepare correspondence so as to affirm the municipal
assessment without prejudice.
 Follow-up to ascertain Judgment affirming the municipal assessment without prejudice.
 Prepare and timely file Complaint, CIS, and Proof of Service for Tax Court of the State of New Jersey, Tax
Assessor and Borough/Town and/or City Clerk.
DE SEVO CERUTTI & LOMBARDI - LEGAL SECRETARY- 2000-2005
 Maintain office Calendar.
 Assist Office Manager with billing, ordering office supplies, and office event coordination.
 Prepare correspondence and legal documents.
 Filing.
 Receptionist.
 Coordinate settlement conferences, mediations and depositions along with various other court related hearings
with clients and attorneys.
HUDSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE - CIVIL DIVISION – COURT CLERK - 1994-1999
 Maintain motion and arbitration calendar.
 Record and file incoming pleadings to proper case.
 Assist Civil Division Manager with Trial Calendar.
 Familiar with Court Procedures.
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS:
 New Hope Bankruptcy
 Microsoft Word & Outlook
 Worldox
 Abacus Law/Abacus Billing
 New Jersey and New York Lawyers Diary
 Westlaw [Intermediate]
 Sanction [Certified]
 Concordance [Intermediate]
 Adobe Acrobat
 PDF Converter Enterprise 8 (with experience in bate-stamping and redacting discovery documents in
accordance with Court Rules)
SKILLS:
 Demonstrated achiever that pays close attention to detail with exceptional communication skills both written
and oral.
 Ability to also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues.
 Open to learning new concepts quickly and works well under pressure.
 Professional and self-motivated with excellent time management and problem solving techniques.
 Typing avg. 65-75 wpm.
 Various aspects of E-Filing (United States Bankruptcy Court, District Courts New Jersey & New York, New York
State Unified Court System, and partial New Jersey JEFIS System).
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3. OFFICE MANAGEMENT:
 Manage accounts payable and receivable, track income and expenses
 Record billable time and expenses attributable to clients, prepare bills and forward to clients
 Maintain and record attorney CLE credits
 Prepare and submit Attorney on Board Certification application annually
 Update attorney trust account information to the IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey
MISCELLANEOUS:
 Prepare and file Certificates of Incorporation
 Conduct UCC searches
 NJ & NY State Division of Revenue Trademark, Business, and Trade name Search via States ’ website
 NJ & FL Notary Public
 Process Server
 Web Design Coding HTML & CSS
EDUCATION:
 Fairleigh Dickenson University – Teaneck, NJ 2004-2005
Paralegal Studies Certification Program
 Bergen County College
Web Design Certification Program 1/2014 – 4/2014
 Various Educational Courses/Legal Seminars Continuous
ADVOCACY:
 Hudson County CASA
Court Appointed Child Advocate 2006-2008