CINDRE SCOTT
Portland
Summary
Accomplished Paralegal with a proven track record at WDA, LLP, enhancing case efficiency and reducing attorney workload through expert legal research and effective client communication. Skilled in MS Office and legal writing, adept at streamlining operations and improving document organization for high-profile cases.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
WDA, LLP
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
Paralegal
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- 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.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
Paralegal
Veatch Carlson Grogan & Nelson
10.2014 - 08.2018
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Streamlined office communication and improved case management with meticulous record-keeping and scheduling.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Charter College
Canyon Country06-2008
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Legal writing
Timeline
Paralegal
WDA, LLP
02.2023 - 12.2024
Paralegal
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
10.2018 - 05.2021
Paralegal
Veatch Carlson Grogan & Nelson
10.2014 - 08.2018
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Charter College
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