Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Imperial Wine & Spirits
04.2018 - 04.2023
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Managed efficient cash register operations.
Placed special orders for customers.
Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Paralegal
Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley, Byrd And Cromwell
05.2017 - 09.2017
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Medical defense liability, successions, Powers of Attorney
Paralegal
Richie, Richie & Oberle, LLP
11.1991 - 01.2015
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Plaintiff cases (bodily injury and other), insurance defense.
Education
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
Draughon Business College
Shreveport, LA (no Longer Open)
1988
High School Diploma -
Southwood High School
Shreveport, LA
05.1982
Skills
Typing Proficiency
Meeting Deadlines
Verbal and Written Communication
Excellent People Skills
Multitasking Strengths
Digital File Management
Critical Thinking
Administrative and Clerical Support
Microsoft Office
Word Processing
Transcription
Proofreading and editing
Grammar
Self Starter
Filing
Time Management
Prioritization
Confidentiality
Data Entry Accuracy
Coordinate Schedules
Drafting Correspondence
Invoice Preparation
Office Operations
Timeline
Sales Associate
Imperial Wine & Spirits
04.2018 - 04.2023
Paralegal
Pettiette, Armand, Dunkelman, Woodley, Byrd And Cromwell