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Bianca Bryant

3025 Weybridge Drive Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Confident Litigation Support Specialist with many years of expertly preparing for cases and supporting attorneys with technical, marketing and clerical matters. Personable yet assertive professional with expertise of multiple areas of practice. Effectively communicated with all stakeholders to create compelling stories from evidence and related documents.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Phillip S. Georges, PLLC
12.2022 - Current
  • Drafting pleadings, serving and answering discovery, scheduling depositions and mediations, coordinating with experts, trial prep, settlement negotiations, and client contact throughout the litigation process.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to [Type] legal proceedings.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization Personal Injury, Mass Tort, Product Liability and Premises Liability cases.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Offered tech support to multiple paralegals and attorneys.
  • Uploaded data Filevine for review and pre-processing.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan
04.2021 - 12.2022
  • Drafting pleadings, preparing demand packages, settlement negotiations, deposition/mediation scheduling, trial prep, and keeping track of client’s medical treatment.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to Personal Injury legal proceedings.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for Personal Injury cases.
  • Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Law Clerk

‘Maggio Thompson, LLP
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Prepare and respond to discovery.
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
  • Updated firm's database with new information for client records and financial documents.
  • Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
  • Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
  • Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
  • Maintained calendars for a multiple persons team by updating and entering court dates and meetings.
  • Supported lawyers in reviewing and processing search warrants, subpoenas and court documents.
  • Met with clients to discuss upcoming depositions and arbitrations.
  • Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
  • Drove quality control efforts by minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency to increase revenue.
  • Attended court sessions to record and listen to critical information.

Summer Law Clerk

Morgan & Morgan
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Drafting complaints, discovery, and taking deposition notes.
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
  • Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
  • Updated firm's database with new information for client records and financial documents.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
  • Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
  • Maintained calendars for [Number]-person team by updating and entering court dates and meetings.
  • Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
  • Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.

Spring semester law clerk

McNinch Law Firm
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Research and preparation for hearings.
  • Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
  • Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
  • Updated firm's database with new information for client records and financial documents.
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
  • Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
  • Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
  • Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
  • Supported lawyers in reviewing and processing search warrants, subpoenas and court documents.
  • Attended court sessions to record and listen to critical information.

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence -

Mississippi College School of Law
Jackson, MS
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -

University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA
05.2017

Skills

  • Preparing Exhibits
  • Online Databases
  • Court Transcription
  • Process Evaluations
  • Legal Documentation
  • Legal Writing
  • File Review
  • Case Preparation
  • Deposition and Trial Assistance
  • Brief Preparation
  • Project Management
  • Subpoena Service
  • Motions Drafting
  • Preparing Templates
  • Arguing Motions
  • Case Management
  • Oral Arguments
  • Legal Precedent
  • Online Research
  • Confidential Document Control
  • Clerical Support
  • Review of Pleadings
  • Fact Compilation
  • Court Session Management
  • Civil Litigation
  • Litigation Review
  • Preparation of Trial Memoranda
  • Affidavit Preparation
  • Team Goals
  • Client Meetings
  • Bill Coordination
  • Crisis Planning
  • Motion Preparation
  • Writing and Editing
  • Settlement Documents
  • Client Intakes
  • Document Scanning
  • Travel Coordination
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Legal Compliance
  • Office Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Legal Processes
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Court Document Filing
  • Legal Research
  • Westlaw and LexisNexis

References

  • Olivia Sage, Paralegal, Peaseley & Derryberry, PLC, 504 Autumn Springs Court, Franklin, TN 37067, 615-987-8973
  • Carrie LaBrec, Morgan & Morgan, 810 Broadway, Suite 105, Nashville, TN, 37203, 615-490-0944
  • Eliana Davis, Paralegal, Phillip S. Georges, 479 Berry Circle, Springfield, TN 37172, 614-315-9872

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Phillip S. Georges, PLLC
12.2022 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan
04.2021 - 12.2022

Law Clerk

‘Maggio Thompson, LLP
02.2020 - 08.2020

Summer Law Clerk

Morgan & Morgan
05.2019 - 08.2019

Spring semester law clerk

McNinch Law Firm
01.2019 - 05.2019

Doctor of Jurisprudence -

Mississippi College School of Law

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice -

University of Louisiana at Monroe

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