Michelle Wire
Paralegal
Ocala,FL
Summary
Paralegal with more than 20 years in bankruptcy law and 5 years in family law providing high-quality documents, briefs and motions offering strong attention to detail while preparing and reviewing documents. Versed in logistical complexities of trial preparation. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
J. Herbert Williams, P.A.
Ocala, United States
01.2002 - Current
- Prepared bankruptcy petitions, motions, objections and pleadings.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers/responses, provided documentation and information requested by Trustees.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database and BestCase software.
- Managed electronic court filing (incoming and outgoing).
- Calendared appointments, hearings and deadlines.
Paralegal
Darlene E. Dunn, P.A.
Ocala, FL
05.1997 - 03.2002
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery requests.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions and mediations.
- Managed billable hour tracking, client invoicing and schedules for the attorney.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL 08.1995 - 05.1997
Skills
Exceptional writer
Document filing
Administrative support
Document preparation
Case management
Specialty in consumer bankruptcy law with a family law background
Certification
Certified Paralegal through NALA - The Paralegal Association
Timeline
Paralegal
J. Herbert Williams, P.A.
01.2002 - Current
Certified Paralegal through NALA - The Paralegal Association
08-2000
Paralegal
Darlene E. Dunn, P.A.
05.1997 - 03.2002
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Pasco-Hernando State College
08.1995 - 05.1997