Amy Meeks
Hilliard,Ohio
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Student Legal Services At Ohio State University
07.2017 - Current
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
- Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
Self Defense Instructor
Endeavor Defense & Fitness
08.2021 - Current
- Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
- Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size and age.
- Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances and forms.
- Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.
Senior Paralegal
Manley, Deas & Kochalski, LLC
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Updated and maintained client reporting systems and case management programs
- Drafted and prepared legal documents, including pleadings, case reviews, case synopses, and workflow
- Completed assigned weekly team tasks, along with other administrative support as required with accuracy and timeliness
- Trained team members on existing tasks as well as created and updated training materials
- Initiated and maintained communications with various individuals including clients, third parties, Court and County personnel, and opposing parties
- Worked with Management to improve existing processes and procedures
Legal Assistant / Paralegal, Second Shift
Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Updated and maintained client reporting systems as tasks are processed and case management programs
- Drafted and prepared legal documents including pleadings, case reviews, case synopses, and workflow
- Completed assigned weekly team tasks, along with other administrative support as required with accuracy and timeliness
- Trained team members on existing tasks as well as created and updated training materials
Education
Paralegal Program - Paralegal Certificate
Capital University Law School
Columbus, OH08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Women Studies and History
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University
Athens, OH06.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Proficient in house software as well as multiple client reporting portals and case management systems
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
- Client Support
- Emergency First Aid
- Instructional Strategies
Timeline
Self Defense Instructor
Endeavor Defense & Fitness
08.2021 - Current
Paralegal
Student Legal Services At Ohio State University
07.2017 - Current
Senior Paralegal
Manley, Deas & Kochalski, LLC
01.2014 - 06.2017
Legal Assistant / Paralegal, Second Shift
Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2014
Paralegal Program - Paralegal Certificate
Capital University Law School
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Women Studies and History
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University
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