DIAMOND A. JORDAN
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic and skilled legal professional with a strong foundation in administrative support, legal operations, and document drafting. Recognized for a strong work ethic, operational efficiency, and the ability to manage high-volume, complex cases while maintaining meticulous records. Excels in streamlining workflows, adapting to shifting priorities, and executing diverse administrative and legal functions with precision. Valued for reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Buchalter, A Professional Corporation
03.2025 - Current
- Support attorneys across Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, and Corporate practice groups on billable and non billable client matters.
- Create comprehensive case and trial notebooks, ensuring accurate documentation and organization for hearings and depositions.
- Prepare and submit case docketing forms, coordinate with the docketing team for calendar management, and track urgent deadlines.
- Process and reconcile expense reports, check requests, and reimbursement submissions.
- Draft and manage subpoenas, evictions, and service of process documentation.
- Conduct conflict checks and manage file openings across trademark, construction, and real estate matters.
- Maintain active communication with the docketing team to ensure updates and compliance with firm-wide systems.
- Notarize documents for eviction and commercial real estate filings.
- Utilize PACER and Odyssey for e-filing, case monitoring, and document retrieval.
- Assist senior IP litigation and corporate paralegals with case preparation, research, and administrative coordination.
- Designed and implemented internal administrative systems to improve efficiency and workflow management within the firm.
Paralegal / Office Manager
Sarah M. Timmers, Esquire
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Manage and organize high-volume criminal defense, post-conviction, and appellate matters (Cobb County Circuit Defender and SDGa).
- Draft, prepare, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery, and engagement documents.
- Track and invoice billable hours to clients and the circuit defender.
- Participate in CLEs focused on criminal defense and consumer protection law.
- Manage attorney schedules and serve as primary client contact.
- Streamline client intake, billing systems, and internal marketing processes.
- Conduct legal research using Casetext and Westlaw.
- Prepare and organize trial and appellate materials.
- Notarize documents and handle e-filing through PACER, Odyssey, and PeachCourt.
- Digitize files and improve virtual administrative systems for efficiency.
Paralegal
Charles Ford, Esquire
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Researched and drafted contracts for sports and entertainment matters.
- Prepared agreements ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained communication with clients and probate matters to ensure smooth proceedings.
Director of A&R Administration
Hot Producers Only, LLC
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Managed new client onboarding and maintained ongoing client relationships.
- Reviewed and negotiated producer agreements and synchronization licenses.
- Developed and implemented procedures for tracking contracts, LODs, and invoices.
- Created systems to improve organizational accuracy and document management efficiency.
Receptionist / Legal Intern
Talley Richardson & Cable, P.A.
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Supported attorneys and office management with administrative tasks.
- Cross-trained across legal, real estate, and administrative departments.
- Assisted with pre-closing, closing, and post-closing real estate procedures.
- Managed firm communications via multi-line phone systems and Outlook.
- Provided client service and trained new interns for workflow efficiency.
- Drafted legal property descriptions and managed filing systems.
- Handled daily office operations including inventory and client intake support.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2020
Skills
- Administrative Operational Management Efficiency
- Litigation Support & Trial Preparation
- Legal Research & Document Drafting
- Program & Project Coordination
- File, Records, and Case Management
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Brand Management & Marketing
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Certification
- Paralegal Certification - Emory University
- Notary Public
COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER WORK
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, President Assistant, Dallas, GA, 2023-06, Present, Coordinate meeting agendas and foster active member participation., Ensure efficient communication, event planning, and administrative organization., Women's Ministry
RECENT TRAINING
- NACA/NCLC Consumer Law Education Event Series, Atlanta, GA (2024)
- USPTO Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Modules 1–7 (2024)
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Buchalter, A Professional Corporation
03.2025 - Current
Paralegal
Charles Ford, Esquire
03.2024 - 05.2024
Paralegal / Office Manager
Sarah M. Timmers, Esquire
06.2023 - 04.2025
Director of A&R Administration
Hot Producers Only, LLC
01.2020 - 02.2024
Receptionist / Legal Intern
Talley Richardson & Cable, P.A.
06.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Paralegal Certificate -
Emory University