Brandi Nicole
Rapid City,South Dakota
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Paralegal, Estate Planning/Corporate
Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson, & Ashmore, P.A.
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted extensive legal research using various databases, strengthening the firm''s cases.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures through diligent monitoring of filing deadlines and submission requirements.
- Enhanced case management efficiency with thorough organization of files and documents.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in reviewing pleadings for consistency and accuracy before filing with the court system.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients and attorneys, fostering strong professional relationships.
- Drafted persuasive legal memoranda for attorney review, supporting well-founded arguments in court proceedings.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting complex legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.
- Improved office workflow efficiency by developing training materials for new paralegal staff members.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information, upholding ethical standards of the profession.
- Managed high-volume caseloads, prioritizing tasks to meet strict deadlines.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal research for case preparation.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
Senior Paralegal – Premises Liability
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases
- Coordinated settlement talks between counsel, defendants and plaintiffs
- Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client
Senior Paralegal, Personal Injury
Dismuke Law
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases
- Coordinated settlement talks between counsel, defendants and plaintiffs
- Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client
Paralegal, Family Law
The Law Office of Gregory M. Ruster, P.L.
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail
Secretary III
POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes
- Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders
- Took notes and dictation at meetings
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked
- Wrote clear, brief notes to record all motions and decisions of meetings
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information
- Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries
- Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars
Education
Associate of Arts - PARALEGAL STUDIES
KEISER UNIVERSITY
Lakeland, Florida08.2020
Certification
- American Bar Association Registered Paralegal
- South Dakota Notary
- Florida Registered Paralegal
- Florida Notary
Timeline
Certified Paralegal, Estate Planning/Corporate
Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson, & Ashmore, P.A.
09.2024 - Current
Senior Paralegal – Premises Liability
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
04.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Paralegal, Personal Injury
Dismuke Law
05.2022 - 03.2024
Paralegal, Family Law
The Law Office of Gregory M. Ruster, P.L.
04.2019 - 04.2022
Secretary III
POLK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2017 - 04.2019
Associate of Arts - PARALEGAL STUDIES
KEISER UNIVERSITY
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