Elizabeth Bailey
League City,TX
Summary
Dedicated Family Law Paralegal with extensive experience in family court cases. Proficient in applicable procedures and standards. Maintains professionalism in emotionally charged situations. Bringing [Number] years of experience in legal field. History of working on mediation procedures, settlements and court hearings. Positive and upbeat team player with strong verbal and written communication skills. Desiring a long-term position with the opportunity for career growth. Highly effective at evaluating financial records and reports, conducting research and investigating claims. Self-directed and hardworking professional dedicated to helping families resolve conflicts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Law Paralegal
Law Office of Daniel J. Corno
Pasadena, Texas
07.2015 - Current
- Reviewed and organized legal documents related to family law cases.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, declarations, and other legal documents for family law cases.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing divorce settlements, child custody agreements, and other family law matters.
- Provided administrative support to lawyers by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, organizing files, and maintaining case databases.
- Researched applicable state laws and regulations pertaining to family law issues.
- Prepared exhibits for use during court hearings or depositions.
- Conducted interviews with clients to gather information relevant to the case.
- Analyzed financial records such as bank statements and tax returns for property division purposes in divorce proceedings.
- Attended mediations and settlement conferences on behalf of attorneys.
- Interpreted complex statutes and regulations relating to family law matters.
- Coordinated service of process with local sheriff's offices or private process servers.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing witness lists for deposition or trial testimony.
- Organized evidence for presentation at hearings or trials.
- Maintained contact with clients throughout the duration of their case.
- Prepared correspondence between parties involved in a case.
- Proofread all legal documents prior to filing them with the court.
- Filed pleadings electronically through e-filing systems.
- Updated client files regularly with new developments in their cases.
- Monitored deadlines for filing various forms required by the court system.
- Coordinated trial preparation, wrote documents and handled discovery.
- Maintained docket for hearings, conferences and meetings.
- Facilitated communication between opposing parties, the court and mediators.
- Entered client data into [Software] to manage records and customer relationships
Skills
- Client Communication
- Case Coordination
- Office Administration
- File Management
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Settlement Support
- Case Summaries
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Studen pilot
- Grandmother
Certification
- Member of The State Bar of Texas - Paralegal Division
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Custom
- Member of the Grace Church Choir
Timeline
Family Law Paralegal
Law Office of Daniel J. Corno
07.2015 - Current
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