Paralegal with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Personal Injury, Immigration and Family law. Proficient in conducting legal research, collecting witness statements and organizing files. Experience includes working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Compassionate and motivated individual with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical with proven ability to build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Advanced word processing
Scheduling/Planning
Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
Task Prioritization
Document preparation/filing
Administrative support
Organizational Efficiency
Litigation Support
Multi-tasking strength
Exceptional customer service
Sales training
Work History
09/2020 to 09/2021
ParalegalCooley – Palo Alto, CA,
Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw, and print sources.
Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
12/2019 to 09/2020
Legal AssistantImg – New York, NY,
Assisted litigation attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery and document drafts for court submittal.
Worked with community to increase local firm's presence and assisted partners with reputation management and branding.
Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed all firm administrative matters.
Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits.
Handled complex scheduling for appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy litigation firm.
Directed and coordinated law office activities, including service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions.
Wrote and filed pleadings with county court on schedule to maximize case success.
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Answered telephone and coordinated meetings and conferences.
Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
01/2014 to 08/2016
Legal Secretary InternBarrett Business Services – Gastonia, NC,
Docketed orders and depositions for five attorneys
Organized and prioritized case loads of five attorneys
Maintained master calendar for client appointments and court appearances
Maintained office supplies by checking stocks and placing orders
Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality
Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
Protected company reputation and built loyal client base by working relentlessly to resolve problems and improve customer satisfaction
Executed time sheet reconciliation and created monthly announcements.
Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
08/2013 to 05/2015
Legal SecretaryMaureen Kelly – City, STATE,
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
Maintained master calendar for client appointments and court appearances
Maintained office supplies by checking stocks and placing orders
Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients
Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality
Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials
Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Created, indexed and maintained client binders.
Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
Entered new cases into company database.
Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
Organized files for court proceedings.
Education
Expected in 12/2019 to to
Bachelor of Science: Human Development And Family Studies University of North Texas - Denton, TX GPA:
Minored in Family Concentration
Member of National Honors Society
Member of Kappa Delta Sorority
Elected to Vice President of Recruitment for Kappa Delta Sorority in 2017
Member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
Graduated cum laude
Expected in 2015 to to
High School Diploma: South Elgin High School - South Elgin, IL, GPA:
Graduated with 3.5 GPA
Graduated cum laude
Member and Captain of Mock trail team 2012-2015
Member of Debate team 2012-2015
Accomplishments
CASA of Denton County, (940-243-2272), Denton TX August 2018-May 2019 Throughout my work with this organization I have participated in administrative work.Such as filing, organizational tasks, and scheduling. This is not to mention the many events such as labeling at the the Denton Chamber of Commerce's Women in Commerce Non-Profit Fair and attending national adoption day annually
CASA of Montgomery County, (936-441-5437), Conroe TX May 2019-Currently Throughout my work with this organization I have participated in administrative work.Such as filing, organizational tasks, and scheduling
VOLUNTEER WORK Prevent Child Abuse of America: Due to being an active member of the NPC sorority Kappa Delta, I have worked closely with this organization over the past four years.Such events that we host on campus each year allow us to donate to PCAA on a regular basis. These events consist of pinwheels for prevention, our annual shamrock event along with many more.Since 1981, Kappa Delta as a national sorority has donated over 23 million to PCAA and continues to do so
Denton Parks and Rec & Denton Parks Foundation: Over the course of two weeks a group of friends and myself helped build Eureka 2.Which is an establishment organized by Denton County in order to ensure that all children in the area have a safe and adequate place to play. Volunteering itself consisted of over twenty-four hours of manual labor over the course of two weeks for our group
Epilepsy Foundation: Over the course of my life, I have dedicated many hours to the epilepsy foundation. This is due to the fact that every year for the past twelve years my family and I have ran an entire 5K to support the foundation
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