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Catherine Breckinridge

Missoula,MT

Summary

Experienced with legal research, document preparation, and case management. Uses organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate case files and support attorneys effectively. Knowledge of legal procedures and protocols ensures seamless workflow and contributes to successful case outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Reep, Bell & Jasper P.C.
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately.
  • Receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/couriers.
  • Maintain security by following procedures and controlling access.
  • Update appointment calendars, court date calendar, and schedule meetings/appointments.
  • Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing etc.
  • Gathered medical records, police reports, prior court filings, and insurance information.
  • Effectively communicate legal review processes with clients.
  • Track and review a variety of documents on a daily basis.
  • Organize discovery.
  • Preparing legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.
  • Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper and/or electronic filing system.
  • Assist clients in articulating and obtaining approvals for document changes.
  • Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details.
  • Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases.
  • Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data.

Paralegal/Office Manager

Brent & Fiol, LLP
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately.
  • Receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/couriers.
  • Maintain security by following procedures and controlling access.
  • Update appointment calendars, court date calendar, and schedule meetings/appointments.
  • Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing etc.
  • Gathered medical records, police reports, prior court filings, and insurance information.
  • Effectively communicate legal review processes with clients.
  • Track and review a variety of documents on a daily basis.
  • Organize discovery.
  • Preparing legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.
  • Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper and/or electronic filing system.
  • Assist clients in articulating and obtaining approvals for document changes.
  • Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details.
  • Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases.
  • Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data.

Paralegal/Receptionist

Law Office of Angela M. Rooney
07.2009 - 09.2017
  • Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately.
  • Answer, screen and forward any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed.
  • Receive and sort daily mail/deliveries/couriers.
  • Maintain security by following procedures and controlling access.
  • Update appointment calendars and schedule meetings/appointments.
  • Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing etc.
  • Support Senior Management in various areas including review and recommendations regarding legal projects as needed.
  • Effectively communicate legal review processes with clients.
  • Track and review a variety of documents on a daily basis.
  • Assist clients in articulating and obtaining approvals for document changes.

Administrative Assistant

California Legal Team
10.2009 - 10.2012
  • Answer incoming calls, determine purpose of call and transfer call.
  • Take and deliver messages.
  • Greet visitors and monitor visitor access.
  • Typing correspondence and legal paperwork.
  • Scheduling, coordinating and confirming court dates, appointments, and meetings.
  • Conducting research in legal matters.

Assistant Store Manager

Salutations Home
02.2005 - 07.2009
  • Making sure the shop floor runs smoothly.
  • Meet the store's monthly targets and handle budgets.
  • Deal with any inquiries and complaints and monitor customer service.
  • Put together the rotation of duties and shifts.
  • Check that the products we sell are well displayed.
  • Assist customers.

Floor Manager

Macy's
07.2000 - 08.2003
  • Recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff.
  • Managing budgets and maintaining statistical and financial records.
  • Promoting the business.
  • Dealing with customer queries and complaints.
  • Overseeing pricing and stock control.
  • Maximizing profitability and meeting sales targets.
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
  • Preparing promotional materials and displays.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication

Certification

  • Certified Paralegal, California State University, Los Angeles

Timeline

Paralegal

Reep, Bell & Jasper P.C.
09.2021 - 06.2023

Paralegal/Office Manager

Brent & Fiol, LLP
10.2017 - 08.2021

Administrative Assistant

California Legal Team
10.2009 - 10.2012

Paralegal/Receptionist

Law Office of Angela M. Rooney
07.2009 - 09.2017

Assistant Store Manager

Salutations Home
02.2005 - 07.2009

Floor Manager

Macy's
07.2000 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Los Angeles

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