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Elizabeth Martus

Midlothian,VA

Summary

Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing, and project managing cases related to Estate law. Expertly collects relevant information, drafts estate and probate filings and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Erin L. T. Ranney, PLLC
07.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Assisted Family Law attorney with drafting of divorce pleadings, correspondence with the Court and Clerk’s office.
  • Assisted criminal and traffic defense attorney with drafting of court filings, including discovery, bond motions and orders, continuances and advancements, substitution and client correspondence.
  • Assisted estate and probate attorney with drafting estate documents, probate documents for filing, inventories and accountings.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance.

Deputy Clerk

Chesterfield Circuit Court
09.2014 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced court efficiency by maintaining accurate records and promptly processing legal documents.
  • Streamlined document retrieval for attorneys and judges by implementing an organized filing system.
  • Improved communication between the court and litigants with timely notifications of hearings, decisions, and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted in reducing case backlog by efficiently scheduling cases and ensuring proper courtroom preparation.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to the public, answering inquiries and directing individuals to appropriate resources.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on cross-training initiatives, increasing overall efficiency within the office.
  • Maintained confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy guidelines when handling sensitive information.
  • Completed complex court forms accurately, minimizing errors and potential delays in processing.

Education

Associates - Paralegal Studies

Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA
05.2008

Bachelors Of Arts - Education

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
05.1990

Skills

  • Attorney Support
  • Database Research
  • Exceptional Writer
  • Records Management
  • Legal Jargon Knowledge
  • Litigation Support
  • Extensive Estate and Probate Work

Timeline

Paralegal - Erin L. T. Ranney, PLLC
07.2022 - Current
Deputy Clerk - Chesterfield Circuit Court
09.2014 - 06.2022
Community College of Allegheny County - Associates, Paralegal Studies
Virginia Tech - Bachelors Of Arts, Education

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