Amy Stout
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal with extensive experience in legal research, court pleadings, and processes. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines. Committed to leveraging strong understanding of legal principles to support attorneys and enhance case preparation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Barbara A. Fuller, P.C.
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2024 - Current
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
Paralegal
Lee Law Group
Johnson City, TN
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
- Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending legal workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Drafted legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Advised attorneys on probable outcomes of cases based on legal precedents and personal research.
- Ensured compliance with legal, court, and regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Assisted in settlement negotiations and mediation preparations.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
Chef
One Acre Cafe
Johnson City, TN
01.2014 - 10.2017
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Tracked ingredient inventories to estimate purchasing needs and prevent unnecessary expenditures.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options for weddings and banquets.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Post University
Conneticut02-2021
GED -
Riverview High School
Sarasota, FL09-1998
Skills
- Case file organization
- Power of attorney
- Marital settlement agreements
- Document filing
- Exhibit preparation
- Calendar oversight
- Exceptional writer
- Legal research skills
- Expertise in legal proceedings
- Legal research
- Account administration
- Client intake procedures
- Deposition scheduling
- Civil law
- Legal case files
- Proofreading
- Administrative support
- Case management
- Trial preparation assistance
- Civil litigation
- Document control support
- Public records research expertise
- Client communication
- Court filing
- Attorney support
- Negotiation
- Document drafting
- File organization
- Criminal law
- File pleadings
- Discovery management
- Document preparation
Affiliations
- CASA volunteer
- Red Cross Volunteer
Timeline
Paralegal
Barbara A. Fuller, P.C.
11.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Lee Law Group
06.2020 - 03.2024
Chef
One Acre Cafe
01.2014 - 10.2017
Paralegal Certificate -
Post University
GED -
Riverview High School