Abigail Reville

• Strategic hire to build the firm's new Trust & Estates Department.
• Trained junior/new attorneys in the Trusts & Estates practice area.
• Performed all levels of case management and flow from commencement to conclusion, including, but not limited to, client interviews, all document drafting, all court filings, and all case conclusion components.
• Dramatically reduced attorney workload by properly maintaining files, calendars, and all deadlines.
• Volunteered at area non-profits to build the firm's community connection and visibility.
• Attended countless networking events to help grow client base and professional leads.
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.

• Administered large volume of Trusts and Estates over 6.5 years of dedicated employment.
• Prepared legal documents such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and appeals with a focus on probate, probate litigation, and estate planning.
• Conducted all facets of client communication and correspondence to strengthen attorney-client relationship.
• Built strong working relationships with area courts to bolster firm's community relations.
• Implemented new probate e-filing process for firm.
• Gained years of experience working with clients, managing files, honing drafting skills, and enjoying the ability to properly support my overseeing attorney.
• Performed firm invoicing and managed supply inventory.
• Assisted with firm wind-down upon attorney retirement.

• Drafted estate planning and other routine legal documents to help reduce attorney workload.
• Assisted fiduciaries and provided guidance to properly administer Estates and Trusts.
• Managed firm calendar and court deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations and enhance case efficiency.
• Prepared monthly invoices and paid firm expenses as trusted signator on firm operating account.
• Conducted cost-efficient legal research using traditional libraries and online platforms.
• Consistently maintained high standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Single-handedly performed firm wind-down after attorney's passing.

Coursework completed toward degree program (seven classes remaining).

• Vice President of the Paralegal Club
• Member of Student Senate
• First graduating class for degree program