Amber Boyd
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Dynamic Paralegal with proven expertise in financial and estate planning, adept at legal research, and a history of enhancing client satisfaction at Olsen Legal Group, LLC. Excelled in managing complex estate files and fostering client relationships, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and a keen attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Bailey Stock Harmon Cottam Lopez LLP
Cheyenne, WY
07.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Counseled clients on estate planning issues such as wills, trusts, probate law.
- Collaborated with county clerks office on matters pertaining to probate filings or real estate transactions requiring judicial review.
- Prepared financial statements for review by attorneys, trustees, executors, or other parties involved in the probate process.
- Reviewed applications for probate and ensured accuracy of all information provided.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing probate documents as needed.
- Organized and managed estate files, including preparing probate pleadings and other documents.
Paralegal
Olsen Legal Group, LLC
Cheyenne, WY
03.2018 - 10.2023
- Monitored changes in laws regarding estate planning and trusts to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Analyzed mineral deed chains, property records, court orders, probates and other related documents to determine ownership interests in oil and gas properties.
- Prepared and filed paperwork for probate court proceedings, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing probate documents as needed.
- Researched relevant legal issues related to trusts such as taxation or probate law.
- Assisted outside counsel in preparing court filings relating to probate proceedings or other litigation involving trusts.
- Created reports summarizing activities performed during each stage of the probate process.
- Counseled clients on estate planning issues such as wills, trusts, probate law.
- Prepared financial statements for review by attorneys, trustees, executors, or other parties involved in the probate process.
- Organized and managed estate files, including preparing probate pleadings and other documents.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations regarding trusts, probate law and taxation rules.
- Developed and maintained a database of adoption prospects.
- Organized and facilitated meetings between adoptive families and birth mothers.
- Researched relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing adoptions.
Legislative Assistant
Olsen Legal Group, LLC
Cheyenne, WY
03.2018 - 10.2023
- Provided administrative support to the office of a member of the Legislative Assembly i.e. Rep. Jared Olsen.
- Organized meetings with constituents and stakeholders on behalf of the Member.
- Attended committee meetings and prepared summaries of key points.
- Assisted in developing policy positions for the Member's platform.
- Maintained records of correspondence from constituents and other stakeholders.
- Managed scheduling conflicts between Parliamentary business and constituency engagements.
- Drafted letters, emails, memoranda, and other communications on behalf of the Member.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for the Member to attend conferences or other events.
- Developed materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters., for use in promoting public awareness about legislative initiatives.
- Participated in press briefings with media representatives regarding current legislation.
- Edited speeches given by the Member during parliamentary debates or other functions.
- Tracked progress of bills through various stages of approval within Parliament.
- Served as a liaison between Members' offices when coordinating inter-party collaboration efforts.
- Facilitated communication between government departments and members' offices regarding specific legislation or initiatives.
- Used Microsoft Office Suite to draft correspondence, respond to emails and adjust scheduling.
- Maintained accurate and organized filing systems to promote data integrity.
- Managed complex calendars for individual appointments, meetings, public events, and travel.
Education
Business Administration And Management
University of Alabama
OnlineSkills
- Financial and estate planning
- Power of attorney
- Marital settlement agreements
- Legal research skills
- Subpoena coordination
- Proofreading
- Estate Planning
- Adoption paperwork completion
- Business law
- Real estate
Timeline
Paralegal
Bailey Stock Harmon Cottam Lopez LLP
07.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Olsen Legal Group, LLC
03.2018 - 10.2023
Legislative Assistant
Olsen Legal Group, LLC
03.2018 - 10.2023
Business Administration And Management
University of Alabama
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