Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Chamblee & Ryan, P. C.
05.2022 - Current
Trucking/Transportation, Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Paralegal
Cox & Moore, PLLC
08.2020 - 03.2022
Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Paralegal
Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush, P. A.
02.2009 - 07.2020
Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Paralegal
Phelps Dunbar, LLP
06.2005 - 02.2009
Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Paralegal
Westerfield & Janoush, P. A.
07.1997 - 06.2005
Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.