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Colette Thorne

Henderson,NV

Summary

Legal professional with proven track record in providing comprehensive support to attorneys. Capable of managing complex legal documentation and ensuring case files are meticulously organized. Team-oriented and results-driven, always adapting to meet shifting priorities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and valued for reliability and flexibility.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Winner & Booze
08.2017 - Current
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, orders, affidavits, and written discovery.
  • Arranging expert witnesses, documentation and reports through trial
  • Trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials and trial notebooks
  • 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.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • 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.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.



Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Kravitz, Schnitzer & Johnson
10.2008 - 02.2017
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling for deadlines, motions, hearings and other important dates.
  • Trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
  • Draft pleadings and written discovery, prepare for depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trial.

Education

2 Yrs - Business Economics

East Stroudsburg University , East Stroudsburg, PA

Skills

  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Experience with legal software applications Time Matters, Leap, Clio as well as Microsoft Word, Word Perfect and Excel

Timeline

Paralegal - Winner & Booze
08.2017 - Current
Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Kravitz, Schnitzer & Johnson
10.2008 - 02.2017
East Stroudsburg University - 2 Yrs , Business Economics

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