Paralegal Profile: Brandi Racz

Job Title:  Probate Paralegal

Employer:  Kirk & Huth, P.C., Clinton Township, MI

Years of Paralegal Experience:  14

Education/Degrees:  A.A.S. Paralegal Studies, Ferris State University

Specialty Areas:  Decedents’ Estates, Guardianships, Conservatorships

Career Highlight:  It’s all been very interesting.

Future Goals You’re Working Toward:  Finishing my degree.

Paralegal Practice Tip:  Organize, delegate, mitigate stress in healthy ways.

Favorite Internet Resource:  BS&A Software, https://is.bsasoftware.com/bsa.is/SelectUnit.aspx

Favorite Legal Software:  I use Westlaw People Finder frequently.

Do you use social media resources, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or blogs for career and/or case development? Yes

Fun Fact:  Yoga changed my life.

Favorite Books:  Anna Karenina. Also, the Steig Larsson triology right now!

Cat or Dog Person:  I’m crazy about my super-annoying and loud cat.

Recipe Your Family Begs You to Cook:  Any soup that I make.

One Gadget You Can’t Live Without:  iPhone

Favorite Quote:  “Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, Always do your best.” ~ Don Miguel Ruiz

Paralegal/Legal Association Memberships:  Macomb County Probate Bar Association
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