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.
Rapid City, SD
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.
Lakeland, Florida
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
Lakeland, Florida
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.
Lakeland, Florida
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
Bartow, Florida
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