Amber Forrest
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Legal professional with 9 years of experience in legal support, equipped with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to contract, probate, tax and estate, labor and employment, civil, and immigration law. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for a reliable asset.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trust & Estates Paralegal
Willcox & Savage P.C.
03.2023 - Current
- Produced trust accountings utilizing the fiduciary accounting software system
- Prepared and filed probate forms
- Prepared trust administration documents and agreements
- Managed case files and support estate planning and asset protection
- Assisted in executing proper titling of assets; and the coordination of the transfer of assets into trust, including bank accounts, stock transfers and deeds
- Maintained books and records for estates and trusts, including estate and trust bank accounts and investment accounts
- Assisted with trust administration including assisting with disbursements and distributions to and on behalf of beneficiaries
- Assisted with ascertaining asset valuations and prepared spreadsheet of assets
- Prepared inventory and estate accountings; organized supporting documents for filing with the Commissioner of Accounts
Litigation Paralegal
Jackson Lewis P.C.
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted multiple attorneys with legal research and gathering of legal documents in preparation for trials
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and display
- Prepared legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings
- Researched background information on opposing party and created subpoenas in preparation for depositions
- Reviewed and analyzed government and judicial structures, as well as arbitration concepts and negotiation techniques
- Enhanced firm's reputation by contributing to high success rate in case resolutions.
- Organized and maintained detailed case calendar, ensuring all deadlines were met without fail
- Conducted quality reviews and monitored contract performance
- Reviewed clients subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, minimizing risk exposure
Trust & Estates Paralegal
Law Office of Randal P. Hannah
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed and maintained attorneys’ calendar and met with potential clients for consultation
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence using office procedures
- Supported the preparation and execution of documents in processing Power of Attorney, Estate Planning documents, Probate and Wills and Trusts
- Assisted attorney in preparation for trials by conducting legal research
- Worked closely with realtors on estate property regarding evictions or delays in asset transfers
- Communicate with clients in person, by phone, and by email or letter
- Transcribe dictation in both English and Spanish
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
Receptionist/Paralegal
Jackson Lewis P.C.
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records
- Supported the preparation of documents in processing H1B and J1 visas under legal counsel
- Calculated calendaring deadlines for filing documents
- Arranged travel plans for senior attorneys
- Transcribed dictation in both English and Spanish
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
Paralegal Assistant/ Legal Interpreter
D.E.A.R. Foundation Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted on immigration services such as U-Visas, assisted on petitions such as DACA, Asylum, Finance Visas, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
- Translated consultations and affidavits with clients from Spanish into English
- Translated legal documents for clients from various Spanish speaking countries
- Facilitated effective communication between parties by scheduling meetings, depositions, mediation sessions, and court appearances.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Sociology
Meredith College
Raleigh, NCABA approved Paralegal Program -
Meredith College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Time Management
- Negotiating and reviewing contracts
- Lexis Nexis
- Fiduciary Accounting Systems
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Accounting
- Billing
- Tax
- Litigation
- Subpoena coordination
- Legal transcription
- Policy research
- Pre-trial preparation
- Contract review
- Case management
- Legal writing
- Interviewing witnesses
- Court filing
Certification
Certified Paralegal (CP)
Timeline
Trust & Estates Paralegal
Willcox & Savage P.C.
03.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Jackson Lewis P.C.
03.2021 - 03.2023
Trust & Estates Paralegal
Law Office of Randal P. Hannah
08.2019 - 07.2020
Receptionist/Paralegal
Jackson Lewis P.C.
10.2017 - 05.2019
Paralegal Assistant/ Legal Interpreter
D.E.A.R. Foundation Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2017
ABA approved Paralegal Program -
Meredith College
Certified Paralegal (CP)
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Sociology
Meredith College
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