ANDREA WHITE
Birmingham
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Proofreading and Copy Editing
Proof Positive Editing
01.2023 - Current
- Pre-publishing proofreading, content editing and beta reading for fiction and non-fiction manuscripts.
Litigation Legal Assistant
Dykema Gossett PLLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings for seamless communication between parties involved in a case.
Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan P.A.
03.2018 - 11.2021
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Legal Assistant
Morganroth & Morganroth, P.L.L.C. (Contract)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Contract legal assistant working in civil litigation and criminal defense.
Legal Assistant
Brooks Kushman P.C.
08.2000 - 10.2015
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
Education
Michigan State University – School of Business
E. Lansing, MI Paralegal Certification -
American Institute for Paralegal Studies
01.1991
Skills
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Cultural Awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Social Perceptiveness
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Freelance Proofreading and Copy Editing
Proof Positive Editing
01.2023 - Current
Litigation Legal Assistant
Dykema Gossett PLLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan P.A.
03.2018 - 11.2021
Legal Assistant
Morganroth & Morganroth, P.L.L.C. (Contract)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Legal Assistant
Brooks Kushman P.C.
08.2000 - 10.2015
Michigan State University – School of Business
Paralegal Certification -
American Institute for Paralegal Studies