Becca Holloway
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Accomplished Litigation Paralegal/Assistant with proven expertise in document management and litigation support, honed at Maynard Nexsen, PC. Streamlined case efficiency through innovative organization, excelling in legal research and client communication. Achieved significant reductions in discovery costs, demonstrating a strong blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills.
Background includes pulling records, drafting motions and managing litigation calendars. Excellent communication and planning skills with a hardworking and dedicated nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal/Litigation Legal Assistant
Maynard Nexsen, PC
08.2022 - Current
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization Securities Litigation, Domestic Relations, Insurance Defense and Criminal cases.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Contributed to the development of firm-wide best practices for paralegal work through active participation in team meetings and training sessions.
- Reduced discovery costs by implementing efficient e-discovery strategies and utilizing technology to review documents.
- Fulfilled roles of legal videographer, digital court reporter and production assistant.
- Prepared comprehensive witness interviews, contributing to a well-informed litigation strategy.
- Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
Litigation Paralegal/Litigation Legal Assistant
Morris Law Firm - John Harmon
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Uploaded data into CLIO and Worldocs for review and pre-processing.
- Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits such.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL05.2020
Skills
- Drafting Pleadings
- Court filings
- Case analysis
- Litigation Support
- Document Management
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Calendar Management
- Client Communication
- Motions preparation
- Discovery Management
- Legal jargon knowledge
References
References:
Luis Inarra Rojas - Securities Litigation Attorney
Phone (571) 318-3375
Kimberly Wesson - Supervisor/Work Flow Coordinator
Phone (205) 777-1218
Melissa Williams - Friend
Phone (205) 774-5801
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal/Litigation Legal Assistant
Maynard Nexsen, PC
08.2022 - Current
Litigation Paralegal/Litigation Legal Assistant
Morris Law Firm - John Harmon
05.2018 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Southern Union State Community College
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