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Danielle Veals

Rifle,CO

Summary

Ambitious Paralegal successful at prioritizing a diverse range of tasks and balancing the demands of multiple attorneys. I am driven to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service. I am highly motivated and hardworking and strive to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Garfield County Attorney's Office
Glenwood Springs, CO
12.2014 - Current
  • Collaborate with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to members of the public, and fellow county employees.
  • Exercise initiative and self-motivation to efficiently manage time during litigation preparation.
  • Use job-knowledge to ensure necessary tasks are completed ahead of court deadlines.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel, Laserfiche, Colorado Courts E-Filing System, Courts Data Access and Eagle Recorder
  • Highly competent in drafting, reviewing and editing pleadings, motions, notices, and court orders.
  • Calendar deadlines
  • Complete file redactions
  • Coordinate subpoena service
  • Prepare trial materials
  • Attend court hearings
  • Prepare A/P billing vouchers
  • Notarize legal documents

General Manager/Event Coordinator

Mulligan's at Rifle Creek
Rifle, CO
03.2013 - 09.2014
  • Organized and coordinated wedding ceremonies, golf tournaments, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating guest needs before they arise.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Developed strategies for improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
  • Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Implemented effective marketing campaigns to increase revenue and improve brand awareness.

Paralegal

Silverman Law Office
Glenwood Springs, CO
08.2010 - 02.2013
  • Assisted the attorney in Criminal, Civil, Family Law, DUI, and Bankruptcy cases
  • Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and attorney schedules.
  • Coordinated law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Assisted and completed investigation of criminal and DUI scenes

Cook

Columbine Restaurant
Rifle, CO
06.2005 - 05.2010
  • Assisted the chef/owner as head cook.
  • Learned a variety of ethnic dishes and prepped them per order in a timely manner.
  • Prepared and served weekly banquet parties, unique catering events and golf tournaments.
  • Maintained a necessary clean, organized, and efficient work area.

Education

Associate of Science - Paralegal

Colorado Mountain College
Rifle, CO
01.2010

High School Diploma -

Colorado Mountain College
Rifle, CO
05.2003

Skills

  • Communication
  • Client Service
  • Time Management
  • Prioritization
  • Organizational Skills
  • Composure
  • Humor
  • Professional Attitude
  • Document drafting
  • Case management
  • E-filing systems
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Trial preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

References

  • Grady Hazelton, Restaurant Owner, (970) 618-0193
  • Katie Hays, Family Law Attorney, (970) 625-9333

Timeline

Paralegal

Garfield County Attorney's Office
12.2014 - Current

General Manager/Event Coordinator

Mulligan's at Rifle Creek
03.2013 - 09.2014

Paralegal

Silverman Law Office
08.2010 - 02.2013

Cook

Columbine Restaurant
06.2005 - 05.2010

Associate of Science - Paralegal

Colorado Mountain College

High School Diploma -

Colorado Mountain College

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