Carmen F. Williams-Sims
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated paralegal with extensive legal expertise and proven ability to manage large caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Skilled in collecting, organizing, and analyzing substantial information with a focus on detail and accuracy. Demonstrates independent judgment in legal and contractual matters within established practices and policies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Gary Law, LLC
Birmingham, AL
05.2021 - Current
- Provide paralegal support across a wide range of practice areas including probate, personal injury, bankruptcy, civil litigation, criminal defense, juvenile matters, domestic relations, child support enforcement, and municipal cases, demonstrating versatility and strong multi-disciplinary legal knowledge.
- Draft petitions, complaints, motions, orders, and client correspondence.
- Perform PACER/ECF federal filings and state filings via Alafile; ensure compliance with federal and state court rules.
- Prepare detailed demand letters and review medical records for personal injury matters; assist attorneys with settlement negotiations.
- Conduct bankruptcy intake, prepare debtor schedules, and assist with filing Chapter 7 and 13 petitions using BestCase.
- Draft and respond to discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production.
- Conduct client intake, explain retainers, coordinate communication, and manage ongoing case updates.
- Maintain billing and expenses through Clio Manage and prepare client invoices.
Legal Billing Specialist
MazurKraemer Law Group
Remote
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported multi-state corporate litigation attorneys with billing, timekeeping, and client communication.
- Managed billable/unbillable time using Bill4Time, Square, and LawPay, and prepared monthly draft bills.
- Organized electronic case files and ensured accurate invoice preparation.
Legal Billing Specialist and Paralegal
Hamill Little
Remote
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported healthcare law attorneys with drafting agreements, consents, and compliance documentation.
- Managed billing, timekeeping, and client payments using Clio Manage, Box, and Outlook.
- Generated weekly accrual reports and drafted invoices.
- Prepared HIPAA notices, agreements, and administrative filings.
Administrative & Inventory Coordinator, Studio Host
Studio 2500
Birmingham, AL
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Cataloged and organized artwork for exhibitions; created detailed digital inventory records.
- Managed administrative tasks, scheduling, filing systems, and public engagement.
- Strengthened organizational skills transferable to legal document and case management.
Administrative Data Specialist
FocusFirst - Impact America
Birmingham, AL
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Entered data for eye screenings using Google Sheets and Excel with complete accuracy.
- Electronically filed confidential records and managed patient documentation.
- Scheduled on-site screenings, confirmed appointments, and coordinated with schools.
- Created and maintained digital profiles using Google Workspace, OneDrive, and Gmail.
- Strengthened data management and medical-record organization skills relevant to personal injury work.
Office Administrator
Architectural Metalworks, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed office operations including processing, scanning, filing, budgeting, and faxing.
- Communicated with vendors regarding quotes and project documentation.
- Maintained organized filing systems and supported workflow documentation.
- Developed strong administrative, organizational, and Microsoft Office skills foundational to legal case management.
Education
Juris Doctor Candidate -
Birmingham School of Law
04-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Alabama At Birmingham
04-2023
Paralegal Certificate Program -
Auburn University
05.2021
Skills
- Probate
- Personal Injury
- Federal Filing
- Bankruptcy
- Drafting
- Client Intake & Communication
- Legal Research & Document Preparation
- Billing & Timekeeping
- Case Management & Deadline Tracking
- Remote Workflow Systems & File Organization
Timeline
Legal Billing Specialist
MazurKraemer Law Group
07.2024 - 09.2024
Legal Billing Specialist and Paralegal
Hamill Little
06.2023 - 03.2024
Paralegal
Gary Law, LLC
05.2021 - Current
Administrative Data Specialist
FocusFirst - Impact America
08.2019 - 05.2020
Administrative & Inventory Coordinator, Studio Host
Studio 2500
01.2018 - 12.2021
Office Administrator
Architectural Metalworks, Inc.
06.2013 - 07.2017
Juris Doctor Candidate -
Birmingham School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Paralegal Certificate Program -
Auburn University