Drafted pleadings, motions and other court documents for review by attorney.
Managed document production process, including identifying relevant documents, locating witnesses and obtaining additional discovery.
Prepared files for depositions.
Prepared files for hearings.Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
Analyzed discovery responses to ensure opposing party appropriately disclosed income, assets, etc.
Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Shafer Cohen LLC
04.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager
Beaulieu Law Group
Delray Beach
05.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Shafer Cohen LLC
Boca Raton
03.2013 - 05.2015
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Denise Isaacs
01.2010 - 01.2013
Education
B.A.- Accounting -
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
01.1982
Certified PECAP/Double Time Paralegal- Attorneys Title Insurance Fund -
Continuing legal education in the areas of family law, corporate litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, collateral sources, trial preparations, etc. -
Skills
WordPerfect/Word
Excel
Outlook
Accurint/Auto Trak Investigation Program
QuickBooks
Time Slips
Internet & Legal Research
Divorce Power Analyzer
Family Law Software
Client Communication
Legal Documentation
Document Management
Document Preparation
Witness interviews
Motions drafting
Case Summaries
Calendar Management
Microsoft Office
Document organization
Process evaluation
Disposition records management
Legal writing
Litigation Support
Case support skills
Database Searching
Correspondence and Legal Forms
Court filings
Case analysis
Motions preparation
Case support abilities
Certification
Notary Public – State Government or designated state authority.
Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Certifications – Microsoft Corporation.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means you don't do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived."
Certified PECAP/Double Time Paralegal- Attorneys Title Insurance Fund -
Continuing legal education in the areas of family law, corporate litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, collateral sources, trial preparations, etc. -
Accomplishments
Reviewed financial discovery, prepared additional discovery requests for income inconsistencies and locating undisclosed assets which led to the best client results.
Achieved client goals by completing discovery review with accuracy and efficiency.
Preparation of Financial Affidavits for clients to ensure needs are captured accurately.
Completed extensive training on children's issues through Guardian Ad Litem program.
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkFull Time
Work Location
RemoteHybrid
Important To Me
4-day work weekWork from home optionPaid time off
References
Karin Bayne, Esq., (954) 722-9900
Robert Bogan, Esq., (561) 394-6060
Andrea Reid, Esq., (561) 703-6047
Lewis Shafer, Esq., (561) 302-3100
Priorpositions
Senior Family Law Litigation Paralegal, 01/2018, Present, So. Fla. Litigation Paralegal LLC (Independent Contractor)
Senior Litigation Paralegal, 2000, Present, Beaulieu Fawcett Law Group
Remote Senior Family Law Litigation Paralegal, 01/2018,to Present, So. Fla. Litigation Paralegal LLC (Independent Contractor); Beaulieu-Fawcett Law Group, Law Offices of Robin J. Scher, Isaacs Law Group
Senior Family Litigation Paralegal, 2016-2018 Shafer Cohen LLC, (561) 826-1600
Senior Family Litigation Paralegal/Case Manager, 2015-2016, Beaulieu Law Group, Delray Beach
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