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PARALEGAL
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in legal case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume, complex caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Skills
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Experience
East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Maryville , TNParalegal09/2003 - Current
- Draft, analyze and prepare numerous pleadings and other legal and pretrial documents.
- Manage the drafting of discovery requests and responses.
- Identified andsolved complex problems impacting legal team and business direction.
- Used online databases such as WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discovery documents and contracts.
- Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Managed case correspondence on behalf of two attorneys.
- Managed trial calendar, judicial calendar and master calendar for two attorneys.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between judges, court administration, government agencies and attorneys.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, developed trial exhibits, responded to motions and organized documents for trial discovery.
- Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information.
- Trained incoming staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Coordinated with multiple departments regarding responsive documents and document retention.
- Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to define and document case details.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents associated with litigation process.
- Assisted in elements of civil litigation, including initiating and responding to claims, gathering and presenting evidence and client counseling.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Sevierville , TNParalegal02/2001 - 05/2003
- Prepared appellate briefs on criminal and workers' comp matters.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses.
- Performed legal research.
- Analyzed and drafted numerous pleadings and pretrial documents.
- Organized numerous case files.
- Participated in coordinating discovery.
- Communicated with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
- Scheduled, assisted, and prepared attorney for hearings and trials.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents associated with litigation process.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Knoxville , TNParalegal05/2000 - 12/2000
- Drafted, reviewed, and edited pleadings, motions, orders and other legal documents.
- Participated in coordinating discovery.
- Communicated with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
- Scheduled, assisted, and prepared attorney for hearings and trials.
- Monitored attorney's mail.
- Maintained court dates.
Education and Training
Texas State University At San Marcos F/n/a Southwest Texas State University | CityMaster of Arts in Legal Studies-Advanced Legal Assistant Studies2000
GPA: 3.92
- Thesis: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Texas State University At San Marcos | CityLawyer's Assistant Program, Certificate Received2000
Texas State University At San Marcos | CityBachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Criminal Justice1999
GPA: 3.77, Magna cum laude
- Dean's List Honoree Spring and Fall Semesters 1996-1999
- Nominee, Undergraduate Commencement Speaker 1999
- Alpha Phi Sigma 1999-present
- Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society 1999-present
- Mitte Foundation Scholar 1999-present
- Pi Sigma Alpha 1998-present
- Golden Key National Honor Society 1996-present
- Academic Achievement Awards 1995-2000
Activities and Honors
- President, Ladies of Zion MIssion Ministry, The First Baptist Church, Taylor, TX
- Member, State Bar of Texas, Paralegal Division
- Notary Public, State of Texas
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School Attended
- Texas State University At San Marcos F/n/a Southwest Texas State University
- Texas State University At San Marcos
Job Titles Held:
- Paralegal
Degrees
- Master of Arts in Legal Studies-Advanced Legal Assistant Studies
Lawyer's Assistant Program, Certificate Received
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Criminal Justice
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