Ellen Orr
Perryton,TX
Summary
Accomplished Paralegal with a proven track record working under F. Keith Good. Excels in legal research and client communication, enhancing case efficiency and customer satisfaction. Skilled in office administration and managing complex schedules and documents, contributing to a high-performance culture and positive work environment. Driven and successful at thriving in high-stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
F. Keith Good, Attorney For The Lemon Law Firm
03.1987 - Current
- Accomplished paralegal for F. Keith Good, Senior Partner of Lemon, Shearer, Phillips & Good for 37 years, with a proven track record of strong ethics and communication skills, with an ability to manage confidential data, assisting with the representation of several governmental special purpose districts, instrumental in assuring that said entities complied with the Open Meetings Act, the Public Information Act, the Public Funds Investment Act, and other Texas and Federal laws applicable to said entities; assisted various governmental entities in setting their annual tax rate and holding elections; assisted special purpose districts with their compliance matters and the application of their rules and Texas law; promoted a positive work environment by providing training to, and supervision of, junior paralegals, and other office staff as needed; performed legal research; continuously expanding knowledge by becoming aware of new laws, participation in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations and conferences; maintained relationships with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and clerks, as well as board and community members; and provided timely information to clients regarding legal matters.
- Served as office manager of Lemon, Shearer, Phillips & Good P.C., proficient in QuickBooks, solely responsible for all accounting functions, including preparation of monthly financial reports according to generally accepted accounting principles, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and debt management, handled invoicing and preparation of the firm’s cash flows, preparation of annual budget with input from shareholders of the firm; monitored the firm’s expenses against its projected budget; maintained and solely responsible for all financial matters involving the firm’s trust account; assisted in the hiring/termination of firm personnel and annual performance evaluations; responsible for the filing of claims and the renewal of the firm’s property and Workers’ Comp insurance; worked with the firm’s accountant/auditor for the preparation of the firm’s annual tax return and other reports; and prepared and presented reports at the firm’s shareholder meetings.
- Negotiated and drafted contracts, agreements, and other documents for supervising attorney’s approval pertaining to financial and other matters; and,
- Familiar with principles, practices, laws, and regulations governing the investment and management of public funds, including Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code, the Public Funds Investment Act.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Assistant Vice President
First Bank And Trust Co.
02.1981 - 12.1986
- Served as Assistant Vice President of First Bank & Trust Co., Booker, Texas, with authority to analyze, evaluate, and extend credit to businesses and individuals; prepared and presented reports to the bank’s Discount Committee; prepared and reviewed trust and estate financial reports and trust and estate documents; and worked with the investment community and assisted with the investment of bank and trust funds; and,
- Served as Assistant Secretary to the Board of Directors of First Bank & Trust Co. and its parent holding company, Our Bancshares, Inc.
Education
Education
Vernon College
Vernon, TXHigh School Diploma -
Rochester High School
Rochester, TX05.1977
Skills
- Financial Management
- Research
- Proficient in MS Office
- Client Communication
- Office Administration
- Calendar Management
- Administrative Support
- File and Records Management
- Attorney Support
- Recording of Minutes
Affiliations
- Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas
- Associate Member of the College of the State Bar
Additional Information
Member of Perryton Lion's Club, Past Board Member of Perryton Bee Hive and Past Board Member of Perryton Crisis Center.
Timeline
Paralegal
F. Keith Good, Attorney For The Lemon Law Firm
03.1987 - Current
Assistant Vice President
First Bank And Trust Co.
02.1981 - 12.1986
Education
Vernon College
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School
Professional References
F. Keith Good, Esq.
Contact: (806) 435-1962
Steven D. Walthour
Contact: (806) 922-7402
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