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Danielle Farris

Paralegal
Montgomery,AL

Summary

Accomplished Paralegal with a robust background at Atty G. William Gill, adept in legal research and document preparation. Demonstrates exceptional writing skills and a keen ability to support complex litigation processes. Proven track record in enhancing case management efficiency and excelling in client communication. Skilled in negotiation and conflict mediation, contributing to successful legal outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Donohoe & Stapleton, LLC
Montgomery, AL
01.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
  • Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
  • Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
  • Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
  • Maintained professional knowledge by attending legal workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
  • Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
  • Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
  • Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
  • Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
  • Drafted legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
  • Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
  • Assisted in settlement negotiations and mediation preparations.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
  • Analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
  • Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits, taking notes, and ensuring all necessary materials were available.
  • Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
  • Booked travel arrangements for firm attorneys and support staff.
  • Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
  • Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
  • Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
  • Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
  • Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
  • Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
  • Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
  • Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
  • Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
  • Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with legal, court, and regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
  • Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
  • Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
  • Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
  • Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
  • Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
  • Conducted witness interviews and investigations to gather case-relevant information.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
  • Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
  • Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
  • Advised attorneys on probable outcomes of cases based on legal precedents and personal research.
  • Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
  • Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
  • Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Paralegal

Judge Charles Price
Montgomery, AL
07.2018 - Current
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
  • Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
  • Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
  • Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
  • Maintained professional knowledge by attending legal workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
  • Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
  • Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
  • Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
  • Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
  • Drafted legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
  • Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
  • Assisted in settlement negotiations and mediation preparations.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
  • Analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
  • Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits, taking notes, and ensuring all necessary materials were available.
  • Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
  • Booked travel arrangements for firm attorneys and support staff.
  • Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
  • Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
  • Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
  • Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
  • Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
  • Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
  • Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
  • Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
  • Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
  • Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with legal, court, and regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
  • Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
  • Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
  • Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
  • Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
  • Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
  • Conducted witness interviews and investigations to gather case-relevant information.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
  • Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
  • Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
  • Advised attorneys on probable outcomes of cases based on legal precedents and personal research.
  • Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
  • Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
  • Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Paralegal

Atty G. William Gill
Montgomery, AL
08.2008 - Current
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
  • Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
  • Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
  • Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
  • Maintained professional knowledge by attending legal workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
  • Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
  • Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
  • Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
  • Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
  • Drafted legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
  • Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
  • Assisted in settlement negotiations and mediation preparations.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
  • Analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
  • Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits, taking notes, and ensuring all necessary materials were available.
  • Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
  • Booked travel arrangements for firm attorneys and support staff.
  • Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
  • Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
  • Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
  • Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
  • Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
  • Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
  • Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
  • Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
  • Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Reviewed and summarized depositions, transcripts, and other legal documents for attorney review.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
  • Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with legal, court, and regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
  • Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
  • Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
  • Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
  • Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
  • Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
  • Conducted witness interviews and investigations to gather case-relevant information.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
  • Interpreted various types of legal documents including contracts and agreements.
  • Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
  • Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
  • Advised attorneys on probable outcomes of cases based on legal precedents and personal research.
  • Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
  • Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
  • Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Paralegal

Atty William Abell
Montgomery, AL
04.2007 - 12.2008
  • Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
  • Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
  • Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings.

Nursing Assistant

Baptist Medical Center East
Montgomery, AL
01.2005 - 11.2007
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ft. Walton Beach High School
Florida, NY
06-1992

Some College (No Degree) -

Troy University
Troy, AL

Skills

  • Document filing
  • Calendar oversight
  • Exceptional writer
  • Legal research skills
  • Expertise in legal proceedings
  • Marital settlement agreements
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Power of attorney
  • Case file organization
  • Legal case files
  • Case management
  • Witness interviewing
  • Client intake procedures
  • Document drafting
  • Attorney support
  • [State] paralegal association
  • Subpoena coordination
  • Administrative support
  • Legal research
  • File and records management
  • Public records research expertise
  • Legal writing
  • Account administration
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Policy research
  • Brief writing
  • Motion drafting
  • File organization
  • Case summaries
  • Notary public
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Litigation support
  • Deposition scheduling
  • Pre-trial preparation
  • Trial preparation assistance
  • Client communication
  • Legal compliance
  • Document control support
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Contract review
  • Discovery management
  • File pleadings
  • Civil litigation
  • Research and data collection
  • Court filing
  • Deposition summaries
  • Negotiation
  • Legal analysis
  • Proofreading
  • Civil law
  • Office administration
  • Troubleshooting complex problems
  • Legal evaluation
  • Document preparation
  • Documenting
  • Records management
  • Calendar management
  • Conflict mediation

Affiliations

Married for 21 years

25 year old son ex Marine

My life is very simple, about to be a grandma and love to crochet for family members. I also sale Lifewave patches that work great for holistic healing.

Certification

  • Notary Public
  • Paralegal

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal

Donohoe & Stapleton, LLC
01.2021 - Current

Paralegal

Judge Charles Price
07.2018 - Current

Paralegal

Atty G. William Gill
08.2008 - Current

Paralegal

Atty William Abell
04.2007 - 12.2008

Nursing Assistant

Baptist Medical Center East
01.2005 - 11.2007
  • Notary Public
  • Paralegal

High School Diploma -

Ft. Walton Beach High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Troy University

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