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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

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Certification

Licensed notary

Interests

Cooking, reading, and always learning new things

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

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