ASHIA M. NOWLIN
Atlanta,USA
Summary
A highly motivated and creative professional with business administrative experience; recognized as a result-orientated and solution-focused individual highly effective in collaborative team-based environments. Experiences in the following areas Extensive Real Estate Background Excellent Oral / Written Skills Strong Team Player Superior Customer Service Analytical/Problem Solving Organizational Skill/Strong Attention to Detail
Legal professional with proven track record in providing comprehensive support to attorneys. Capable of managing complex legal documentation and ensuring case files are meticulously organized. Team-oriented and results-driven, always adapting to meet shifting priorities. Skilled in legal research and document preparation, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
WILSON BROCK & IRBY, L.L.C.
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted in the drafting of pleadings and other court documents for over 200 cases, ensuring adherence to legal standards
- Reviewed and cataloged legal publications, ensuring the law library was up-to-date and comprehensive
- Researched state-specific statues affecting ongoing cases, which were utilized to enhance legal strategies
- Organized client legal files, maintaining utmost confidentiality and contributing to a 20% improvement in file accuracy
- Participated in client interviews and documented key information used in developing case theories
- Draft purchase and sale agreements
- Draft documents for loan closings
- Prepare pleading for zoning trail cases
- Reviewed and drafted over 250 shareholder agreements annually, leading to a 28% improvement in contract accuracy and reducing legal disputes by 15%
- Implemented a document management system using iManage, reducing document retrieval time by 50% and enhancing productivity across the legal team
- Coordinated due diligence for 35 mergers and acquisitions, ensuring timely delivery of documents, which contributed to closing deals 20% faster on average
- Conducted legal research and prepared briefs on corporate governance, resulting in the successful defense of three significant regulatory audits
- Monitored corporate filings and ensured timely submissions with the SEC, leading to a 100% compliance rate over the past three years
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional client interactions during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
- Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
Executive Assistant - Acquisitions and Development
SELIG ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Prepare reports by collecting and analyzing information
- Produce information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
- Conserve executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications
Executive Legal Assistant - Legal Department
Selig Enterprises, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Executive Assistant job duties to include but not limited to: heavy data entry and processing invoices, filing, answering calls, research payments, and other duties assigned
- Maintains Master Lease Agreements
- Prepares Purchase Agreements / Sale Agreements
- Prepares Responses to various legal suits
- Review General Counsel's daily e-mails; determine action items, maintain to-do list and respond to request
- Stand-in for legal department when short staffed, including: closing real estate transactions by determining requirements, clearing title, drafting title objection letters and closing documents for transactions
- Generate legal memorandum detailing the acquisition, sale or loan transactions for internal distribution to other departments
- Draft organizational documentation in accordance with statutes, including, without limitation, professional corporations, statutory close corporations, and limited liability companies; articles of incorporation, bylaws, organizational minutes and operating agreements
- Reserve and obtain name reservations, publishing of notice of incorporation, and filing of articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State
- Gather and assemble material for attorney's publication: select case law on landlord and tenant law, dispossessory action, and writ of possessions; obtain and complete citations; and type manuscript following publisher's instructions for Georgia Landlord and Tenant-Breach and Remedies with Forms (4th Ed
- And supplements)
- Coordinate monthly meetings with lease agents and collection staff and take minutes at meetings
- Assisted in dispute resolution processes, participating in mediation sessions as needed to facilitate productive dialogue among parties.
- Increased attorney productivity by expertly managing heavy caseloads and prioritizing tasks based on urgency.
- Provided essential administrative support during depositions, maintaining accurate records while ensuring a smooth process for all involved.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing top-notch legal support and efficiently managing executive schedules.
Help Desk Analyst
AMERICAN APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Handled technical troubleshooting within an enterprise environment, including system crashes, slow-downs and data recoveries
- Engaged and tracked Priority 1 issues, with responsibility for the timely documentation, escalation (if appropriate), resolution and closure of trouble tickets
- Produced analytical reports for clients using data provided by industrial and commercial appraisers
- Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Logged support tickets and closed when issues were resolved.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all help desk interactions for future reference and analysis.
Skills
- LexisNexis
- Westlaw
- PACER
- Concordance
- CaseMap
- Clearwell eDiscovery Platform
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Document Review
- Legal Research
- Statutory Analysis
- Due Diligence
- Litigation Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Summation
- IManage
- Adobe Pro
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Administrative Writing Skills
- Docket Navigator
- CourtLink
- ProQuest
- Real Quest/Core Logic
- Tadiran Flex Attendant
- Reporting Skills
- Supply Management
- Scheduling
- Organization
- Time Management
- Presentation Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- Notary Public, 01/01/02 - Present
- Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) - NALA, 01/01/15
Affiliations
National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), 01/01/14
Continuing Education
Advanced Contract Law Course, Resume Worded Academic Center, 01/01/20
Timeline
Paralegal
WILSON BROCK & IRBY, L.L.C.
01.2016 - Current
Executive Assistant - Acquisitions and Development
SELIG ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED
01.2010 - 01.2014
Executive Legal Assistant - Legal Department
Selig Enterprises, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2009
Help Desk Analyst
AMERICAN APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
01.1998 - 01.2001