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Paralegal Office Manager resume example with 14+ years of experience

Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Paralegal/Legal Assistant motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Highly motivated and hardworking with more than 10+ years in the industry, specializing in Family and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy law.

Skills
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Legal Terminology
  • Microsoft Office
  • Document Preparation
  • Legal and Court Processes
  • Customer Service
  • Court Document Filing
  • Case Management
  • Appointment Setting
  • Administrative Support
Work History
Paralegal/Office Manager, 07/2011 - Current
Right At School Brookfield, IL,
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Filed all court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Completed document revisions, court document filings, and client billing.
  • Prepared interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents and requests for examination or inspection.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed all firm administrative matters.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Developed relationships among lawyer to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
  • Developed and managed up to hundreds of uncontested divorce cases over 10+ years.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Reviewed Deed of Trust, vehicle registration, bank statements and prior bankruptcies documents.
  • Accurately handled data entry for clients into Best Case software.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Answered client calls in timely manner to respond to inquiries.
  • Supervised appointment scheduling for attorney and made adjustments and changes to schedule.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Trained new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
  • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and filing with MEF and EFC.
Preschool Teacher, 10/2010 - 02/2011
City Of Denton Denton, TX,
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Assisted and supervised 10-15 children through entire school day.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 2 years old.
Legal Assistant, 02/2003 - 10/2007
Varnado Law Firm City, STATE,
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
  • Filed all court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Completed document revisions, court document filings, and client billing.
  • Prepared interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents and requests for examination or inspection.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed all firm administrative matters.
Education
No Degree: General Studies, Expected in 2000
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MGCCC - Gulfport,
GPA:
GED: , Expected in 05/1999
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St. John Hight School - Gulfport, MS,
GPA:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • MGCCC
  • St. John Hight School

Job Titles Held:

  • Paralegal/Office Manager
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Legal Assistant

Degrees

  • No Degree
  • GED

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