Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Timeline
Generic

Angela Hickson

NJ

Summary

Professional with comprehensive experience in legal support, adept at managing complex caseloads, legal research, and document preparation. Known for strong collaboration within teams and delivering high-impact results. Skilled in legal drafting, case management, and client communication. Reliable, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently prioritizes effective outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

SR. PARALEGAL/ OFFICE MANAGER

Manning & Kass
07.2017 - Current
  • Prepare documents including complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings and subpoenas efficiently and accurately
  • Oversee daily workflow, address escalated issues, and offer guidance to support staff
  • Perform research via LEXIS and WestLaw i.e., verdict searches, cite checking, statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
  • Coordinate firm cases in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Mentor junior paralegals, contributing to their professional development and growth.
  • Coordinate with expert witnesses for accurate testimony preparation and presentation at trial.
  • Ensure compliance with court deadlines by closely monitoring schedules and assigning tasks accordingly.
  • Manage complex legal projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Train new employees on company policies and legal standards.
  • Help attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Summarize depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.

CORPORATE PARALEGAL

Bryant Rabbino LLP
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Supported attorneys in corporate law, including entity formation, corporate transactions, and note/bond purchases
  • Drafted and filed various legal documents, including formation papers, mergers, amendments, and post-closing materials
  • Handled state and federal e-filing, research, corporate filings, UCC lien searches, and intellectual property litigation
  • Prepared non-disclosure and engagement agreements, managed legal files, and assisted with closing binder preparation and distribution

PARALEGAL

Division of Law, Attorney General’s Office
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Assisted Section Chief and Deputy Attorneys General in drafting motions, pleadings, affidavits, briefs, and legal memoranda
  • Organized trial preparation, including witness lists, exhibits, and trial binders
  • Prepared and e-filed legal documents for state and federal matters with the courts
  • Managed new cases using case management software and conducted legal research on Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

ADP
03.2011 - 07.2013
  • Managed calendar, travel arrangements, and expense reports for SVP of MAS Service
  • Coordinated special events, negotiated contracts for venues, audiovisual, and additional provisions
  • Supported Human Resources DVP with recruitment, HRIS updates, and onboarding new hires

BROADCAST REVIEW COORDINATOR

MTV NETWORKS
12.2003 - 04.2010
  • Managed Pre-Broadcast review process and developed an online database for legal review vetting
  • Drafted contracts, NDAs, and collaborated with rights and clearance department on legal matters
  • Handled copyright searches, resolved entertainment contract issues, and ensured compliance with trademark laws
  • Managed bankruptcy cases, filing in state and federal courts, and maintained case files via PACER

Education

B.A to JD Program -

Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA
01.2024

A.A.S. - Business Administration

Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
06-2022

Paralegal Studies Certificate -

Fairleigh Dickenson University
Hackensack, NJ
02-2014

Skills

  • Notary - New York & New Jersey
  • Lexis Nexis / West Law
  • InTapp
  • People Soft
  • Typing Speed 80
  • NetDocs / PC Docs / DM5

Personal Information

Hobbies: Avid gardener, Extreme sports, Yoga

Timeline

SR. PARALEGAL/ OFFICE MANAGER

Manning & Kass
07.2017 - Current

CORPORATE PARALEGAL

Bryant Rabbino LLP
10.2016 - 03.2017

PARALEGAL

Division of Law, Attorney General’s Office
06.2015 - 10.2016

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

ADP
03.2011 - 07.2013

BROADCAST REVIEW COORDINATOR

MTV NETWORKS
12.2003 - 04.2010

B.A to JD Program -

Peirce College

A.A.S. - Business Administration

Eastern Gateway Community College

Paralegal Studies Certificate -

Fairleigh Dickenson University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Angela Hickson