Deanna Gohn
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching statutes, legal case information and State rules and regulations, with a strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Paralegal/Office Manager
Mesa County, Colorado
07.2014 - 12.2023
- Proofread and edited legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Drafted, revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and other department employees.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Responsible for supervising support staff and managing time and duties for them.
- Responsible for maintaining good working relationships between the attorneys and support staff.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Prepared and monitored the budget to ensure proper operation within the office.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry employees or members of the public.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost morale and promote employee retention.
Legal Assistant
Mesa County, Colorado
02.2003 - 07.2014
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries.
- Prepared billings for the Colorado County Attorney's Association (CCAA) and tracked and recorded payment from the 64 counties involved.
- Took and prepared meeting minutes for the CCAA Board.
- Assisted in negotiating contracts with vendors to host the CCAA conferences.
Education
Diploma - Paralegal
Blackstone Career Institute
Allentown, PA2013
No Degree - Legal Secretary
Uintah Basin Applied Technology College
Roosevelt, UT05.1986
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Roosevelt, UTSkills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Excellent typing skills
- Excellent organization skill in work prioritization
- Excellent legal and other research skills
- Excellent file and records management skills
- Proficient in applying legal compliance with rules and regulations
- Proficient in problem solving
Timeline
Supervising Paralegal/Office Manager
Mesa County, Colorado
07.2014 - 12.2023
Legal Assistant
Mesa County, Colorado
02.2003 - 07.2014
Diploma - Paralegal
Blackstone Career Institute
No Degree - Legal Secretary
Uintah Basin Applied Technology College
High School Diploma -
Union High School