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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