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Christie Dunn

Christie Dunn

Dover,Tennessee

Summary

Skilled legal professional with a strong background in legal research, drafting documents, and case management. Thrives in collaborative environments and adapts to changing needs. Effective communication, attention to detail, and results-driven approach are well-known attributes. Expertise in legal software, document review, and regulatory compliance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Probate and Estates Paralegal

Olivia Wann & Associates, PLLC
06.2023 - Current

Manage approximately 60 ongoing cases utilizing Mycase for estate administration, including preparing probate petitions and related documents.

  • Communicate with executors, beneficiaries, and financial institutions to collect and organize estate assets.
  • Draft legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives using Wealth Counsel.
  • Coordinate with courts for filing and obtaining necessary approvals and Letters Testamentary.
  • Prepare and file estate accountings, including inventories and fiduciary reports.

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Patton & Pittman
09.2020 - 06.2023

Assist senior partner and two associates in managing approximately 100 plus ongoing insurance defense cases, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests utilizing MS Word.

  • Conduct legal and factual research to support case strategy and trial preparation.
  • Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, accident reports, and other evidence.
  • Coordinate with clients and witnesses to gather information and schedule depositions.
  • Prepare trial notebooks, deposition notebooks, and exhibits for court proceedings.
  • Heavy legal billing.
  • Monitor case deadlines and ensure compliance with local and state court rules.
  • Manage cases utilizing Clio.
  • Manage high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
  • Reduce attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.

Family Law Paralegal

Bateman & Bateman, P.C.
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Manage approximately 50 family law cases related to divorce, custody, and child support.
  • Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
  • Draft financial disclosures, child custody agreements, and marital settlement agreements.
  • Maintain client communication, ensuring clarity and guidance throughout the legal process.
  • Coordinate with court staff to schedule hearings and mediations while managing case deadlines.


Freelancer

Self-Employed
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Exceeded customer service expectations by delivering original content for articles, blog posts and product descriptions for clients on Upwork, Crowd Content and a variety of other sites for approximately 45 clients.
  • Researched and decide what to include in written work to make the copy interesting and compelling
  • Managed finding new clients and prioritize work to meet deadlines
  • Exercised superior proofreading and editing skills to deliver quality work product
  • Performed research and investigate facts to deliver authoritative content for clients
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

Legal Assistant - Litigation Paralegal

White, White & Crenshaw, PLLC
09.2007 - 03.2017
  • Supported attorney in complex family law cases, including high-asset divorces and custody disputes.
  • Managed discovery, including reviewing and summarizing financial documents, emails, and other evidence.
  • Drafted restraining orders and protective orders for domestic violence cases.
  • Maintained detailed case files and ensured compliance with court rules and deadlines.
  • Acted as a liaison between attorneys, clients, and third parties, such as therapists and financial advisors.
  • Legal billing, invoicing and accounts payable, accounts receivable utilizing Tabs3.

Education

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN

Accounting Diploma - Accounting

Professional Career Development Inst.
Norcross, GA

High School Diploma -

Stewart County High School
Dover, TN

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Office administration
  • Document drafting
  • Exceptional writer
  • Attention to detail
  • Document editing
  • Civil law
  • Legal transcription
  • Deadline management

Certification

  • Certified Paralegal

Interests

Writing and Creativity

Timeline

Probate and Estates Paralegal

Olivia Wann & Associates, PLLC
06.2023 - Current

Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Patton & Pittman
09.2020 - 06.2023

Family Law Paralegal

Bateman & Bateman, P.C.
02.2018 - 03.2020

Freelancer

Self-Employed
03.2017 - 02.2018

Legal Assistant - Litigation Paralegal

White, White & Crenshaw, PLLC
09.2007 - 03.2017
  • Certified Paralegal

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Tennessee State University

Accounting Diploma - Accounting

Professional Career Development Inst.

High School Diploma -

Stewart County High School
Christie Dunn