D'BORA TARRANT
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced with legal research, document preparation, and case management. Uses organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate case files and support attorneys effectively. Knowledge of legal procedures and protocols ensures seamless workflow and contributes to successful case outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Arizona Attorney General’s Office
05.2023 - Current
- Paralegal support for two attorneys in civil litigation: researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documents including discovery and disclosure documents according to the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Contact and retain professional services: Doctors, Experts, Court Reporters, Videographers, and Private Investigators.
- Schedule and calendar meetings, depositions, hearings, and Court deadlines.
- Maintain legal records, files, and the case management system.
- Perform any administrative duties as required in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
Paralegal
Arizona Attorney General’s Office
06.2018 - 05.2023
- Paralegal assistance and duties to three AAGs.
- Open cases in Legal Files, conflict checks, racketeering type, LEA info, assets, and custody/address checks.
- Draft/calendaring Notices, Claims, Complaints, Motions, Applications, Judgments, and Seizure Warrants.
- File Notices in-person with the Clerk of the Court and electronically file all forfeiture related Pleadings.
- Professional communication with Law Enforcement agencies, Court JA, AG Special Agents, and Section Chief.
- Record and retrieve documents with the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.
- Create and maintain case notes, deadlines, and status spreadsheets.
Legal Secretary
Dana Whiting Law PLLC
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Administrative support to paralegals and attorneys.
Legal Secretary
Quarles & Brady
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Secretarial support for attorneys and paralegals.
- Conduct client intake and serve as the point of contact between clients and staff.
- Schedule and confirm appointments, make follow-up calls, sort mail, and manage the office.
- Greet clients, set up the conference room for video conferencing, board meetings, and presentations.
- Set up electronic folders and perform preliminary conflicts checks via MetaStorm.
Legal Secretary
Fennemore Craig
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Secretarial support to paralegals, attorneys, and legal nurse consultants.
- File records using a complicated filing system and create trial notebooks.
- Update client-management database, iManage.
Legal Secretary
Dwane Cates Law Group
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Secretarial assistance to attorneys and paralegals.
- Communicate via emails and phone calls with various Arizona courts.
- Draft correspondences, pleadings, memos for the managing partners and staff.
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Alcor Life Extension Foundation
03.2005 - 05.2013
- Administrative support and make travel arrangements for the CEO of the company.
- Prepare correspondences, schedule appointments, and arrange large conference meetings.
- Create and maintain corporate minute books, resolutions, and transcribe board minutes.
- Maintain extensive membership access database involving data entry and word processing.
- Office manager duties: order facility supplies, oversee small staff, and notarize membership packets.
Executive Assistant
Harvard Investments, Inc.
04.2002 - 01.2005
- Executive Assistant to the company’s CEO and CFO.
- Executive Assistant duties and responsibilities such as: calendaring, preparing documents, and scheduling appointments, flights, hotels, town cars and helicopters.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - Paralegal Studies
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05.2013
Skills
- In-depth paralegal expertise
- Experienced in drafting advanced legal documents
- Skilled in legal research
- Effective problem resolution
- Strong organizational abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Analytical problem-solving
- Skilled in Outlook management
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
- Web-based legal file organization
- Experience with ICIS
- Digital filing experience
- E-Access user support
- OnBase document management
- Pacer
- ECR and Bates labeling
- File sharing expertise
- Certified notary public
- Advanced computer skills
Timeline
Paralegal
Arizona Attorney General’s Office
05.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Arizona Attorney General’s Office
06.2018 - 05.2023
Legal Secretary
Dana Whiting Law PLLC
10.2017 - 06.2018
Legal Secretary
Quarles & Brady
06.2016 - 09.2017
Legal Secretary
Fennemore Craig
02.2014 - 04.2016
Legal Secretary
Dwane Cates Law Group
05.2013 - 09.2013
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Alcor Life Extension Foundation
03.2005 - 05.2013
Executive Assistant
Harvard Investments, Inc.
04.2002 - 01.2005
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - Paralegal Studies
Phoenix College
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