Paralegal Resume Example

PARALEGAL

Highlights

Javelin, Needles, TimeMatters, and MyCase. Legal Research Engines/Software: LexisNexis, WestLaw, LibSource, LexisWeb, Google Scholarly, and OSCN/OCDR (Oklahoma). Desktop Publishing Software: Adobe DC Cloud-based Software: Dropbox and Google Drive

Experience

11/2015 to Current

ParalegalTulsa, OK

Wrote a step-by-step procedure manual to help other legal secretaries and staff understand office practices and legal processes.
Reduced office expenses by finding smarter solutions for vendors, suppliers,and services.
Received a merit raise for strong attention to detail, exemplary customer service, and team-player attitude.
Litigation Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, developed trial exhibits to motions and reviewed/organized documents for trial discovery.
Coordinated case in court -- facilitated trial documents/evidence Results - Acquittal, favored and high dollar verdicts Partner directly with Attorney on creating a Civil law practice from ground up.
Assess the need for new or enhanced systems and applications.
Plan, coordinate and control daily operations of the organization.
Implement processes to streamline workflow.
Train new employees on office equipment and job duties.
Correspond daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
Prepare content-specific case files for attorneys encompassing supporting documentation, photographs, and cross-reference information.
Conduct client interviews and all client intake services.
Meet with clients and other legal professionals to discuss case details.
Act as court liaison between judges, court administration, and attorneys.
Prepare for trial by organizing case exhibits and evidence.

08/2012 to 02/2014

Legal SecretaryPerrine Redemann Berry Taylor & Sloan － Tulsa, OK

Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
Managed the trial calendar, judicial calendar and master calendar.
Met with clients and other legal professionals to discuss case details.
Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
Coordinate with multiple departments regarding responsive documents and document retention.
2 Composed and revised legal documents, including letters, depositions, and court documents.
Redacted confidential information from all legal documents on a case by case basis.
Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.

01/2007 to 07/2011

Legal Assistant/SecretaryHall Estill － Tulsa, OK

Used computer databases, credit reports, tax and legal filings to locate persons and compile information for investigations.
Redacted confidential information from all legal documents on a case by case basis.
Drafted legal complaints, summons, and interrogatories.
Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
Interpreted and relayed legal information in a clear format for clients.
Collected data to prepare and draft settlement packages for clients Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
Organized and prioritized the caseloads of two Partners.
Processed summons, subpoenas, appeals, and motions Utilized Redline format to draft and review Employee Handbooks for corporations and businesses.
Designed PowerPoint presentations for company CLEs regarding employment law with top level executives.
Collaborated with other administrative team members, human resources and the finance department on special projects and events.

09/2004 to 01/2007

Legal AssistantBest Sharp － Tulsa, OK

Supported a team of three attorneys and six paralegals with generating and filing of pleadings, motions, and various court documents.
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Gathered, organized, and maintained plaintiff medical records for the defense of medical malpractice suit.
Recorded and monitored court appearance dates.
Transcribed correspondence, time, court proceedings, and all other official records from three attorneys.

Education

2016

Bachelor of Science: Occupational LeadershipSouthern Nazarene University － Tulsa, OK, United StatesOccupational Leadership Magna Cum Laude Most Distinguished Achievement Award

Skills

administrative, Adobe, streamline, attention to detail, Attorney, Excellent communication, conferences, content, credit, client, clients, customer service, databases, DC, delivery, Desktop Publishing, documentation, filing, finance, human resources, insurance, law, Legal, legal documents, Legal Research, letters, Litigation, meetings, office, PowerPoint presentations, office equipment, organizing, processes, research, tax, team-player, telephone, Employee Handbooks, WestLaw, workflow

Professional Affiliations

Notary NALA ("National Association of Legal Assistants") member

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Perrine Redemann Berry Taylor & Sloan
Hall Estill
Best Sharp

School Attended

Southern Nazarene University

Job Titles Held:

Paralegal
Legal Secretary
Legal Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Occupational Leadership

Resume Score: 90%

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