Lead Paralegal / Legal Secretary / Process Server Resume Example
Seven (7) years working as a paralegal/file clerk/ process server for three (3) attorneys. I am motivated, organized and detail oriented. Reputation for working independently, being a team player, excellent customer service skills and having the ability to stay calm under pressure or under time constraints. Thorough and detail oriented with a demonstrated commitment to excellence, and a very strong desire to expand and further develop my knowledge of family law to allow me to excel and become an invaluable asset to my employer and to others whose lives I can impact through my experience and knowledge. Knowledge of modern electronic communication with attorneys and clients by emailing and electronic service of documents.
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I was offered the position of paralegal for fast paced Family Law Practice as its sole paralegal while working for another attorney. I was approached by an attorney to join their practice where on a day to day basis they observed my professional personal conduct, customer service skills and a desire to learn and thus offered me a position. I am proud of the fact that I was able to pick up skills and knowledge of forms .
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- Input of client data into law office software. Maintaining and organization of client files and filing with court. Worked closely with clients in preparing, drafting of all forms necessary for dissolution. Knowledge and preparation of Income Withholding Orders and experience working with military child and spousal support withholding orders and DFAS. Drafting of Findings and Orders After Hearing and all relevant forms
- Prepared all initial forms for Dissolution for various types of circumstances
- Maintained and organized files in preparation for trial, prepared mandatory settlement trial briefs
- As the only employee I currently have multiple roles as secretary, office manager and paralegal as well as process server
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- Worked closely with clients in preparing drafts of all forms necessary for Dissolution, child custody, visitation, spousal support, attorneys fees and property division.
- Prepared all initial forms for Dissolution for various types of dissolution.
- Prepared subpoenas of various types and propounded and reviewed discovery.
- Maintained and organized files in preparation for trial, prepared mandatory settlement trial briefs.
- Drafted all forms for Judgment packages ; assembled Judgment packages; worked with clients for signatures and finalizing of Judgments.
- Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
- Employment was terminated due to attorney's passing on Thanksgiving 2018.
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- Worked closely with clients in preparing drafts of all forms necessary for Dissolution, child custody, visitation, spousal support, attorneys fees and property division.
- Prepared all initial forms for Dissolution for various types of circumstances.
- Prepared subpoenas of various types and propounded and reviewed discovery. Maintained and organized files in preparation for trial, prepared mandatory settlement trial briefs.
- Prepare Findings and Orders After Hearings drafts.
- Researched and prepared Points and Authorities
- Employment terminated due to attorney moving to Atlanta in October 2018.
Completed 7 week online course at Cal State college with a 97%. Some college with and emphasis in English.
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School Attended
- CAL State San Marcos
Job Titles Held:
- Lead Paralegal / Legal Secretary / Process Server
- Paralegal/Process Server
- Lead Paralegal / Legal Secretary/ Process Server
Degrees
- Certificate : Paralegal
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