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Bethany Streetman

Corinth,MS

Summary

Legal assistant with over 28 years work experience in preparing and filing pleadings for family law litigation and real estate transactions. Reducing attorney workload through legal document drafting and court scheduling. Skilled in fostering client relationships, demonstrating legal knowledge and empathetic communication. Experienced in fast-paced environment, managing multiple cases and projects simultaneously.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Court Reporter

State Of Mississippi
10.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to a positive courtroom atmosphere through respectful interactions with all involved parties and exhibiting professional demeanor at all times.
  • Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal terminology, enabling accurate transcription of complex proceedings without compromising the quality of information captured.
  • Produced written transcripts of verbal communications.

Paralegal

Rebecca Phipps/Camp Pittman - Attorneys at Law
07.2005 - Current
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings

Paralegal

Larry C. Skelton - Attorney at Law
03.1995 - 07.2005

Specialized in bankruptcy and divorces

Education

No Degree - Court Reporting

Prince Institute
Montgomery, Alabama

Court Reporting Technology - Court Reporting

Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
07.2023

No Degree - Court Reporting

Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, Mississippi
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Alcorn Central High School
Glen, MS
05.1999

Skills

  • Fast Typing Speed
  • Courtroom Etiquette
  • Legal Terminology Knowledge
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Proofreading proficiency
  • Short hand reporting
  • Grammar mastery
  • Vocabulary expansion
  • Court reporting
  • Transcription Accuracy
  • Court transcription
  • Punctuation precision

Timeline

Court Reporter

State Of Mississippi
10.2024 - Current

Paralegal

Rebecca Phipps/Camp Pittman - Attorneys at Law
07.2005 - Current

Paralegal

Larry C. Skelton - Attorney at Law
03.1995 - 07.2005

No Degree - Court Reporting

Prince Institute

Court Reporting Technology - Court Reporting

Pearl River Community College

No Degree - Court Reporting

Northeast Mississippi Community College

High School Diploma -

Alcorn Central High School
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