DAWANYIA SLAYTON
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Experienced Paralegal, Office Administrator and Project Manager eager to assist in all areas of functionality. Will use experience, technical ability and interpersonal skills to enhance operations and productivity. Focused on maximizing office efficiency and enhancing Litigation law work through top-notch legal assistance. Excellent organizer, administrator and prioritizer with relevant credentials and motivation to make positive impact on all areas of firm work.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Law Office of James X. Bormes P.C.
2008.01 - 2024.08
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated settlement talks between counsel, defendants, and plaintiffs.
- Increased accuracy of legal documents by implementing rigorous proofreading and editing procedures.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines by closely monitoring schedules and assigning tasks accordingly.
- Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
- Managed complex legal projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Implemented best practices in managing large volumes of documents during complex litigations.
- Drafted well-organized pleadings and motion brief to support case positions effectively.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Improved client relationships through clear communication and prompt response to inquiries.
- Conducted efficient electronic discovery processes, enabling quick identification of key evidence.
- Coordinated firm cases in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Mortgage Loan Signing Agent
Title365/Mortgage Connect LLP/Nations Signature Closers
2004.01 - Current
Rideshare Driver
Lyft Inc.
2015.06 - Current
Field Supervisor
United States Census Bureau
2020.02 - 2020.06
- Responsible for data collection in a certain geography
- Knowledgeable of surveys conducted in area of supervision
- Knowledgeable of parameters, procedures, census questions and meaning
- Supervisor to a group of 8 to 15 enumerators
- Ensured quality of work of enumerators was maintained and completed on time
- Ensured group performance met standards and expectations of Bureau
Education
Certificate in Corporate Practice -
Loyola University Chicago
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Roosevelt University
05.2003
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Time Management
- Customer Engagement
- Client Communication
- Team Leadership
- Court Filing Procedures
- Research and data collection
- Legal Document Preparation
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Women In eDiscovery
Timeline
Field Supervisor
United States Census Bureau
2020.02 - 2020.06
Rideshare Driver
Lyft Inc.
2015.06 - Current
Senior Paralegal
Law Office of James X. Bormes P.C.
2008.01 - 2024.08
Mortgage Loan Signing Agent
Title365/Mortgage Connect LLP/Nations Signature Closers
2004.01 - Current
Certificate in Corporate Practice -
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Roosevelt University
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