Ellen Mumford
Winterville,NC
Summary
Experienced Family Law Paralegal specializing in family court cases with a strong grasp of legal procedures and standards. Demonstrates professionalism in high-pressure environments while excelling in document drafting and case coordination. Proven expertise in trial preparation and client engagement, contributing to efficient case resolutions. Proficient Family Law Paralegal specializing in litigation support and client relations. Strong capabilities in managing case files and deadlines, contributing to seamless trial preparations and enhanced client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Law Paralegal
Colombo Kitchin Attorneys
Greenville, North Carolina
03.2016 - Current
- Draft legal documents including motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
- Organize case files and maintained accurate records for easy retrieval.
- Assist attorneys in trial preparation by gathering evidence and exhibits.
- Communicate with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
- Manage deadlines for filings and court appearances to ensure timely submissions.
- Collaborate with court personnel to facilitate scheduling of hearings and trials.
- Provide administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Maintain client files according to established protocols.
- Maintain calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Draft correspondence to clients, opposing council, and Court personnel.
- Review and organize legal documents, such as pleadings and motions.
- Proof documents prior to submission to a the court or opposing council.
- Electronically file pleadings, notice of hearings, and other court documents using ECourts File & Serve Portal.
- Organize client calendars, prepare mailings and handle high call volumes.
- Organize exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Draft discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Enter data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Attend court proceedings and manage trial exhibits.
- Collaborate with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, gathering necessary evidence and materials.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide case updates.
- Researched family law statutes and regulations to support legal strategies.
- Conducted interviews with clients to gather information relevant to the case.
- Prepared discovery documents and responses for ongoing litigation processes.
- Provided administrative support to lawyers by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, organizing files, and maintaining case databases.
- Updated client files regularly with new developments in their cases.
- Collected, sorted, and managed files for each case.
- Maintained docket for hearings, conferences, and meetings.
- Maintained contact with clients throughout the duration of their case.
- Monitored deadlines for filing various forms required by the court system.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing divorce settlements, child custody agreements, and other family law matters.
- Attended mediations and settlement conferences on behalf of attorneys.
- Filed pleadings electronically through e-filing systems.
- Coordinated service of process with local sheriff's offices or private process servers.
- Prepared exhibits for use during court hearings or depositions.
- Organized evidence for presentation at hearings or trials.
- Scanned documents into electronic file formats for storage purposes.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents related to family law cases.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, declarations, and other legal documents for family law cases.
- Proofread all legal documents prior to filing them with the court.
- Prepared correspondence between parties involved in a case.
- Analyzed financial records such as bank statements and tax returns for property division purposes in divorce proceedings.
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
Education
JH Rose High School
Greenville, NC05-1983
Some College (No Degree) -
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NCSkills
- Document drafting
- Case management
- Trial preparation
- Electronic filing
- Client communication
- Deadline management
- Records organization
- Litigation support
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Discovery process
- Office administration
- Legal writing
- Domestic violence cases
- Adoption procedures
- Court filings
- Mediation assistance
- Proofreading
- Divorce proceedings
- Hearing preparation
- Notary public
- Paternity cases
- File management
- Child custody matters
- Case coordination
- Property division
- Settlement support
- Spousal support issues
- Document control support
- Civil law
- Trial preparation assistance
- Contract review
Timeline
Family Law Paralegal
Colombo Kitchin Attorneys
03.2016 - Current
JH Rose High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Pitt Community College