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Christol Williams

Paterson,NJ

Summary

Experienced litigation paralegal with a strong background in legal research, document preparation, and case management within law firms and the judiciary courts. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal issues efficiently, draft persuasive legal documents, and provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Injury Paralegal

Sobo & Sobo LLP
11.2023 - Current
  • Provided overall support to attorneys contributing to efficient case management.
  • Obtained medical evidence to strengthen case arguments and support legal claims.
  • Conducted thorough research to assist with legal proceedings and inform case strategy.
  • Assisted in the drafting and review of legal documents to endure accuracy and compliance.
  • Investigated facts to facilitate the negotiation and resolution of legal disputes.
  • Recorded and securely stored client information in compliance with confidentiality standards.

Litigation Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Drafted legal documents, including - Answers, Complaints, Pleadings, Motions and Interrogatories.
  • Researched regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist in preparing reports and maintaining case files.
  • Managed, organized, and maintained documents in both paper and electronic filing systems.
  • Provided general administrative support, including maintaining the attorneys calender and case list.
  • Collaborated with clients and outside counsel to provided status updates and responding to requests,

Judiciary Clerk II

Passaic County Courthouse
02.2018 - 11.2021
  • Researched laws, court decisions and relevant documents to assist judges in their decision-making process.
  • Attended Civil and Landlord-Tenant court proceedings, documenting case details for judge's review.
  • Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to help determine admissibility.
  • Conducted research for upcoming Small Claims, DC, Law, Landlord-Tenant and Chancery/General Equity cases.
  • Assisted pro se litigants with filing complaints and provided customer service as needed.

Arbitration Assistant

Morristown County Courthouse
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Prepared statistical reports and managed court vouchers.
  • Scheduled and managed trial lists and calenders to endure timely proceedings.
  • Interacted with judges, attorneys, and customers to facilitate efficient court operations.
  • Utilized ACMS and E-courts for case management and document processing.
  • Managed court dates and updated case information through ACMS.
  • Screened and uploaded law complaints in E-courts to maintain accurate records.

Teacher's Assistant

Kean University
09.2012 - 05.2016
  • Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
  • Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail and scheduling appointments

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Kean University
Union, NJ
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, NJ
06.2012

Skills

  • Drafting Pleadings
  • Court filings
  • Client Communication
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Legal Research
  • Legal writing
  • Document Preparation

Timeline

Personal Injury Paralegal

Sobo & Sobo LLP
11.2023 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla
11.2021 - 11.2023

Judiciary Clerk II

Passaic County Courthouse
02.2018 - 11.2021

Arbitration Assistant

Morristown County Courthouse
07.2017 - 02.2018

Teacher's Assistant

Kean University
09.2012 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute

Bachelor of Arts -

Kean University

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