Christina Dunn
Canton,GA
Summary
Accomplished Certified Court Reporter and Senior Paralegal with a proven track record at North Georgia Court Reporting, adept in efficient audio transcription and legal terminology. Demonstrates exceptional dependability and grammar proficiency, ensuring error-free reporting and legal document preparation. Continuously enhances skills through education, contributing to high-standard legal proceedings. Efficient Certified Court Reporter known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Possess specialized skills in real-time reporting, legal terminology comprehension, and voice machine proficiency. Excel in listening, concentration, and neutrality, ensuring accurate and unbiased transcription of legal proceedings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Court Reporter
North Georgia Court Reporting
Gainesville, Georgia
01.2021 - Current
- Transcribed spoken words into written format using stenotype machine or audio recordings.
- Produced accurate transcripts of legal proceedings in a timely manner.
- Recorded court proceedings, including testimony and arguments of attorneys, judges, witnesses and other participants.
- Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding all information related to court cases.
- Adhered to established standards and protocols while working in the courtroom environment.
- Ensured accuracy of records by verifying dates, names, facts.
- Prepared final copies of transcripts for distribution to courts and parties involved in the case.
- Attended continuing education classes to stay abreast of changes in laws, regulations and procedures.
- Utilized computer software programs such as Microsoft Word to transcribe recorded conversations.
- Provided support services such as proofreading documents and performing clerical tasks as requested by the court personnel.
- Organized digital files containing audio recordings for easy retrieval when needed.
- Evaluated and edited transcriptions to verify error-free reporting.
- Applied various specialty equipment and recording devices to capture and document required information.
- Compiled and duplicated transcripts for entry into official court records.
SENIOR PARALEGAL
BASS, DITCHEN-OAKLEY & KOESTER, LLC
Woodstock, GA
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda summarizing the results.
- Prepared pleadings, motions and other court documents for attorneys' review.
- Reviewed contracts and provided advice to management on contractual matters.
ADMINISTRATIVE-ASSITANT/BILLING MANAGER
EDWARDS & JOHNSON ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Canton, Georgia
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed calendars for multiple attorneys, including scheduling all deadlines and timelines of upcoming legal document responses, appointments, mediations, hearings, and depositions.
- Managed all accounts payable, receivable, and time billing for multiple attorneys and paralegals. Prepared and drafted legal documents such as Complaints, Summons, and Subpoenas, Motions and Responses, Interrogatories, Orders, etc.
- Managed communications with the courts and tracked legal documents regarding the status of petitions and granted orders, and timelines. Redacted confidential information from legal documents on a case-by-case basis. Organized all necessary records in preparation for trial.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Southeastern Business College
Chillicothe, OH06-1995
Skills
- Certified Court Reporter
- Grammar Proficiency
- Courtroom and legal procedures
- Efficient Audio Transcription
- Legal Terminology
- Memorization and recall
- Transcribing/finalizing pleadings
- Court transcription
- Legal filing procedures
- Transcript preparation
- Dependability
- Read back verbatim
- Editing and proofreading
- Georgia Certified Notary Public
Certification
- Certified Court Reporter
Timeline
Certified Court Reporter
North Georgia Court Reporting
01.2021 - Current
SENIOR PARALEGAL
BASS, DITCHEN-OAKLEY & KOESTER, LLC
02.2016 - 07.2018
ADMINISTRATIVE-ASSITANT/BILLING MANAGER
EDWARDS & JOHNSON ATTORNEYS AT LAW
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Certified Court Reporter
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Southeastern Business College
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