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Elizabeth Liquigli
Litigation Paralegal
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Technologically-savvy Paralegal offering proficiency in Microsoft Office, Clio Manage, and Clio Grow, spreadsheet development and legal research. Well-versed in legal terminology and legal document preparation. Bringing over 5 years of legal expertise and commitment to supporting legal teams of up to 6. Diligent worker with strong communication skills and task management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager/Paralegal
Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2019 - Current
- Legal drafting and proofreading, maintaining client and firm files, both electronic and hard copy
- Helped managing partner triple original size of firm and worked on over 600 separate legal matters over past 3 years
- Maximize efficiency by supervising two additional support staff, while simultaneously acting as support for three attorneys
- Working with various state and licensing agencies for facility licenses, administrative review appeals, etc
- Specialized knowledge in family, criminal, probate, and juvenile law
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Legal Assistant
Colletti & Mobilia, PC, Grand
Rapids, MI
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Substitute Teacher
Choice Schools Associates, West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Head Case Aide/Scheduling Manager
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Supervised visitations between children in foster care and their birth parents
- Communicated with families and foster parents to arrange visitation schedules on over 150 different cases
- Acted as child safety intervention specialist
Receptionist
GVSU School of Information and Computing Systems
Allendale, MI
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Performed data entry and organization for professors
- Coordinated and scheduled calendar of events
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 08.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Women and Gender Studies
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Document filing
Exceptional writer
Litigation support
Administrative support
Legal Research
Document preparation
Proficient in MS Office
Certification
Licensed notary
Interests
Timeline
Office Manager/Paralegal
Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC
01.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Colletti & Mobilia, PC, Grand
06.2016 - 01.2019
Substitute Teacher
Choice Schools Associates, West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
09.2014 - 06.2016
Head Case Aide/Scheduling Manager
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
01.2013 - 09.2014
Receptionist
GVSU School of Information and Computing Systems
05.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Grand Valley State University
08.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Women and Gender Studies
Grand Valley State University
08.2009 - 05.2013