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Courtney McClure

Charleston,South Carolina

Summary

Ambitious Paralegal offering in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles. Excels at prioritizing competing tasks and ascertaining future needs. Expertly assists lawyers and attorneys in executing legal transactions and drafting and processing legal documents.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Paralegal/Office Manager

McGrath Law Firm
Charleston, South Carolina
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Draft pleadings, assist attorneys in all cases, trial preparation, serve subpoenas, investigate personal injury claims, conduct own personal injury cases, draft motions.
  • Organized evidence for use at hearings or trials including organizing medical records into chronologies, timelines, summary charts of relevant facts.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
  • Advised attorneys regarding deadlines associated with filings of pleadings or other documents in court proceedings.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Provided support to attorneys during depositions by preparing witness outlines, summarizing deposition testimony, researching legal issues raised during the deposition process.

Intern

Isle of Palms Police Department
Isle of Palms, South Carolina
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assist police officers in investigations, conduct search warrants, patrol, spend time with crime analyst and special investigators, conduct investigative searches

Bartender

Old Chicago Restaurant
Bettendorf, Iowa
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
  • Completed to-go purchases using Point of Sale systems
  • Poured beers/wine and made spectacular cocktails using standard units of measurement
  • Passed all bar tests in order to become a certified craft beer expert.

Bartender/Supervisor

Governors Pub And Grill
05.2019 - 08.2019

Waitress

Coliseum Tallahassee
Tallahassee, Florida
03.2016 - 12.2016
  • Waited on multiple customers throughout the bar area and bartended when necessary
  • Poured drinks using standard pour according to specifications
  • Processed orders on a computerized Point of Sale system
  • Balance cash receipts
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Server

Old Chicago Restaurant
Bettendorf, Iowa
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas
  • Completed to-go purchases using Point of Sale systems
  • Poured beers/wine and made spectacular cocktails using standard units of measurement
  • Passed all bar tests in order to become a certified craft beer expert.

Education

Florida State University -

01.2020

Western Illinois University -

01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice and Psychology

Skills

  • Engaging personality
  • Ethical and Honest
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Highly reliable
  • Positive attitude
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Empathetic
  • Establishes relationships with guests/customers
  • Ability to build rapport
  • Strong public speaker
  • Very energetic and outgoing personality
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Exceptional Writer
  • Attorney Support

Leadership Experience

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Public Relations Committee, Organized philanthropic events and encouraged participation by other fraternities and sororities in the Greek community, Effective communication with other Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council members

Volunteer Experience

  • Kahl Nursing Home, Bettendorf, Iowa, 05/2010, 12/2012, Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert., Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Dubuque Aquarium, Dubuque, Iowa, 02/2012, 12/2013, Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury., Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions., Provide knowledge and detailed insight to customers regarding the species of fish.

Timeline

Senior Paralegal/Office Manager

McGrath Law Firm
02.2021 - 01.2024

Intern

Isle of Palms Police Department
11.2020 - 02.2021

Bartender/Supervisor

Governors Pub And Grill
05.2019 - 08.2019

Bartender

Old Chicago Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2021

Waitress

Coliseum Tallahassee
03.2016 - 12.2016

Server

Old Chicago Restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2014

Florida State University -

Western Illinois University -

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice and Psychology

Courtney McClure