Damion Coombs
Boynton Beach
Summary
Experienced professional with a background in legal support and administration, providing comprehensive assistance in various capacities. Responsibilities included conducting thorough legal research, drafting discovery responses, and coordinating witness testimony for depositions. Demonstrated ability to maintain organized client files and prepare necessary materials for mediation sessions, ensuring efficient case management. Proven skills in client interviewing and advising on procedural matters contribute to effective support for legal teams.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Oraine Nelson & Co. Attorneys-at-Law
Kingston
06.2018 - 10.2024
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
- Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica06-2012
Skills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Client interviewing
- Case management
Timeline
Paralegal
Oraine Nelson & Co. Attorneys-at-Law
06.2018 - 10.2024
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
University of The West Indies