Hi, I’m
Cathryn Massing
Olathe,KS
Summary
Organized and dependable paralegal successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Evans & Dixon, LLC
Paralegal
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Supported four attorneys in civil litigation, real estate, corporate, and general legal matters.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain the smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, documentation, and information for discovery requests.
- Maintained corporate records and minute books for corporate clients, including drafting and preparing documentation relating to the formation, dissolution, sale, and merger of various entities.
- Coordinated with the registered agent for various clients to ensure corporate entities maintained good standing in various jurisdictions.
- Assisted with the closing of various transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and real estate purchases and sales.
- Drafted, reviewed, and edited various contracts, resolutions, and other documents
- Prepared and revised various real estate documents, including commercial leases, liens, and various documents for closings.
- Established and maintained a template database for various court filings, agreements, contracts, and correspondence.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm's billing system.
- Assisted in the preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate on behalf of clients.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into the company database.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents, and other materials to provide attorneys with relevant material for cases.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
Pittenger Law Group, LLC
Docket Paralegal
10.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Managed a high-volume case-load for four attorneys.
- Coordinated court coverage with local counsel across several states.
- Prepared judgments, garnishments, and other court filings to facilitate final case dispositions.
Center For Employment Opportunity
Program Assistant
12.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Established rapport with clients through exceptional customer service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.
- Provided administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
- Supported planning and coordination of employment placement and associated activities.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Implemented a centralized record-keeping system that improved overall data accuracy and accessibility for team members.
- Assisted in grant writing efforts, securing additional funding for program expansion and improvements.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Strengthened communication between team members by establishing clear channels for information sharing.
- Coordinated and communicated with external stakeholders to support program objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during periods of organizational change by effectively communicating expectations to all stakeholders involved.
- Developed training materials for staff members, increasing overall competency levels within the organization.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
Education
University of Dayton , Dayton, OH
J.D.
05.2026
Oral Roberts University , Tulsa, OK
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Government
05.2019
University Overview
- Magna Cum Laude
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Notary Public
- Calendar Management
- Legal Writing and Research
- File and Records Management
- Court Filing
- Contract Review
- Deposition Summaries
- Effective Multitasking
Timeline
Paralegal
Evans & Dixon, LLC
05.2022 - Current
Docket Paralegal
Pittenger Law Group, LLC
10.2021 - 05.2022
Program Assistant
Center For Employment Opportunity
12.2018 - 05.2019
University of Dayton
J.D.
Oral Roberts University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Government
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