Brandy Severance
Mansfield,MO
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at the Department of Justice, excelling in legal document preparation and meticulous proofreading. Proven ability to manage high-volume workloads while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail. Adept at coordinating trial logistics and supporting attorneys with critical thinking and effective multitasking skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant, GS-987-7, Full Time
Department of Justice
12.2014 - Current
- Trained new staff on office procedures and software applications.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Managed case files, coordinating documentation for attorney review and court submissions.
- Contributed to positive work environment by offering comprehensive support to attorneys and staff, including document management and meeting coordination.
- Handled invoices from transcripts efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Drafted legal documents, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and standards.
Paralegal, Full-Time
Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Office
08.1998 - 12.2014
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Managed case files, organizing evidence and maintaining accurate records.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by contacting victims to appear at hearings
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Springfield College
Springfield, MO07.1999
Associate of Science - English (56 Hours)
Missouri State University
Springfield, MOSkills
- Fast learner
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Legal document preparation
- Proofreading
- Task prioritization
- Organizational efficiency
- Document editing
- Travel coordination
- Effective multitasking
- Workload management
- Document preparation
Timeline
Legal Assistant, GS-987-7, Full Time
Department of Justice
12.2014 - Current
Paralegal, Full-Time
Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Office
08.1998 - 12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Springfield College
Associate of Science - English (56 Hours)
Missouri State University