Jessica McLaurin
Salemburg,NC
Summary
Skilled paralegal with background in supporting legal teams in fast-paced environments. Experience includes managing case preparation, conducting legal research, and drafting documents which contributed to the successful outcomes of numerous cases. Strong organizational skills, ability to communicate complex information clearly, and adept at multitasking under tight deadlines. Made significant impact by improving document management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accessibility for team members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Support Agent II
BLADEN DSS
01.2020 - Current
- Duties: Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, subordinates, County personnel, other government agencies, clients and family members, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. Prepares official court calendars for the Office of the Clerk, County Attorney, and Judge.
Manager
Carroll’s IGA
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Duties: Handles the high-level, day-to-day operations of a company and guides the general strategy to improve the overall business functions.
Legal Assistant
Johnson and Johnson Law Firm, PLLC
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Duties: Prepare and process legal documents and papers; Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials. Receive and place telephone calls; Assist in traffic law.
Legal Assistant
Matthew J Dixon, Attorney At Law, PLLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Duties: Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation; conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; prepare responses to and discovery requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2025
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Everest University
Tampa, FL01.2013
Skills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Organizational Skills
- Westlaw & LexisNexis
- Ethics compliance
- Typing Speed: 80 WPM
- Court procedures
- Process Improvement
- Court reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Skills: Proficient
- Collaborative Teamwork
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Gather and analyze data, including state statues, judicial decisions, and legal articles, codes and documents.
- Legal research, analysis of complex legal issues, and composition of persuasive legal memorandum and briefs.
- Preparation of legal documents, such as pleadings, contracts, wills, and real estate closings.
- Knowledge of procedure related to pleadings, motions, discoveries, and trials.
- Understand property rights, liens, mortgage financing, deeds, and settlement concepts.
- Knowledge of policies and preparation of legal documents pertaining to family law including adoption, marriage, and divorce, and name changes.
Timeline
Child Support Agent II
BLADEN DSS
01.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
Johnson and Johnson Law Firm, PLLC
01.2014 - 01.2014
Legal Assistant
Matthew J Dixon, Attorney At Law, PLLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Manager
Carroll’s IGA
01.2010 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Liberty University
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Everest University
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