Donna M. Griffith

• Assumed a case load in an unoccupied position and created a revenue stream of >100,000.00 in my first year as the Estate and Trust Settlement Paralegal
• First and second quarter revenue received is >105,000 for 2025 with a current caseload of 50 matters.
• Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensuring consistency and clarity in organizational processes for the Estate and Trust Administration Department.
• Assist attorneys with probate and trust administration, including filing petitions, preparing inventories, and handling required legal documents.
• Administer estates by identifying, gathering, and valuing assets, working with financial institutions, accountants, and other professionals.
• Communicate with clients, beneficiaries, and fiduciaries to provide updates and guidance throughout the estate settlement process
• Perform legal research and stay updated on changes to trust and estate law to ensure accurate advice and filings.
• Maintain meticulous case files, including all supporting documentation, to ensure that clients' records are complete and organized.

• Responsible for driving revenue, POS, use and preference within assigned accounts and/or territory
• Achieves metrics by understanding customer needs, generating leads, and addressing enterprise-wide issues
• Provides consultative services to customers to ensure maximized use and understanding of LexisNexis products, content, and tools
• Collaborates with sales representatives on preference driving strategy and account plans
• Identifies and shares leads with sales representatives and/or Product Specialists
• Conduct virtual presentations and training to customer user groups to help promote LexisNexis products, solutions, and content in the marketplace

• My contributions included file creation, drafting of legal documents, legal research, application of court rules and e-filing procedures
• My day would consist of researching case files, drafting estate planning documents, contracts, and deeds
• My position required diligence, a broad knowledge of legal matters, and proofreading and editing skills
• Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
• Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.

• I was solely responsible for drafting and filing pleadings and motions, researching case files and drafting discovery, interrogatories, and request for production of documents to be filed with the court
• At month end, I completed hourly billing and prepared invoices and balance statements to be sent to clients
• Additional contributions included: Completion of transcriptions, drafting and filing subpoena request, working with process servers, court runners, and law clerks to meet filing deadlines
• Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
• Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.

• I worked as a paralegal for Criminal, Traffic and Family law
• Due to my tenacity and knowledge, I worked as a paralegal before receiving my degree
• During my time with the firm, I organized the filing system, created templates for court filings and developed a system for reconciling the IOLTA account

Successfully managed a team of 15 employees in a drapery manufacturing plant. An integral part of my position was to stabilize the workforce by implementing an administrative and production infrastructure that allowed the company to increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce production errors.

• Managed inventory effectively to prevent overstocking or shortages, maintaining optimal levels for uninterrupted production.
• Maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders including clients, suppliers, and internal teams to promote efficient communication channels across all parties involved in the production process.