ALICIA A. THOMPSON
Summary
Ambitious paralegal with experience working in federal, private practice and corporate America. Admired for consistency and excellent attention to detail and strong track record in leadership and administration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Event Planner/Virtual Assistant
Dreams Come True Event Planning LLC
05.2015 - 08.2023
- Marketing and promoting company via social media, newspapers, etc
- Managing and designing events
- Managing account and filing of company documents
- Hiring, training, and managing staff
- Coordinating set up and tear down of events
- Providing administrative services to clients from a remote location.
Executive Assistant/Virtual Assistant/Administrative Coordinator
Entrepreneurs within Saint Louis area
05.2015 - 08.2023
- Reviewing, prioritizing and responding to emails; organizing documents; answering and returning phone calls; maintaining records; Providing various administrative tasks, scheduling meetings and making travel arrangements
- Handling payroll and outside vendors for businesses and nonprofits
- Coordinating special events and marketing.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Assistant Case Manager II/Deputy Clerk/Paralegal
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
12.2017 - 09.2021
- Managing the progression of judges civil and criminal cases from opening to final disposition in CM/ECF
- Attends court sessions and conferences
- Assist with the orderly flow of court proceeding including, but not limited to, setting up the courtroom, assuring presence of all necessary participants, managing exhibits, and record the minutes of the proceedings
- Perform such court room duties as: swearing witnesses, ministering to jurors, maintaining exhibits lists, and accepting filings in court
- Act as a liaison among the clerk's office, the bar, pro se litigants, and the judges to ensure that cases are proceeding smoothly and efficiently.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Streamlined case management processes for increased efficiency and better client outcomes.
Paralegal
Edward Jones
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Processing third party subpoenas, court restricted account documents, liens, levies, garnishments, divorce disputes, and any other third-party court document
- Legal document preparation and redacting confidential information regarding subpoena production requests
- Handling administrative tasks and scheduling for attorneys
- Act as a liaison among the office, outside counsel, compliance officers, and financial advisors.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Non-Judicial Foreclosure Specialist I
Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C.
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Review documents related to the sale of a foreclosed property, including liens, recorded deed, note, pacer, TLO, SCRA, inspection reports, appraisals, etc
- Set and coordinate foreclosure sales in Nebraska and Missouri
- Request checks and pay invoices for attorneys who handle trustee sales
- Respond to clients, attorneys, and team member requests for status on properties.
Education
Master Degree in Legal Studies -
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
University of Missouri St. Louis
Skills
- Administrative Oversight
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff hiring
- Marketing
- Employee Development
- Small business operations
- Financial Management
- Client Service
- Team Oversight
- Project Management
- Attention to Detail
- Driven and Determined
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Community Service
United States District Court Hospitality Committee, Co-Chair, 07/01/18, 09/01/21
Volunteer Work
United States District Court Hospitality Committee
Co- Chair
July 2018 to September 2021
Timeline
Assistant Case Manager II/Deputy Clerk/Paralegal
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
12.2017 - 09.2021
Paralegal
Edward Jones
07.2017 - 12.2017
Non-Judicial Foreclosure Specialist I
Kozeny & McCubbin, L.C.
11.2015 - 06.2017
Owner/Event Planner/Virtual Assistant
Dreams Come True Event Planning LLC
05.2015 - 08.2023
Executive Assistant/Virtual Assistant/Administrative Coordinator
Entrepreneurs within Saint Louis area
05.2015 - 08.2023
Master Degree in Legal Studies -
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
University of Missouri St. Louis
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