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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