Emily Sellers
Ashland City,TN
Summary
I am seeking a new and challenging career path within a company that affords me the opportunity for growth and advancement. I am a dedicated and hard-working person with the drive and desire to reach and exceed expectations. I work well under pressure. I am well liked by my employers, co-workers, and clientele. I am dependable and reliable. I seek out opportunities to learn and expand my knowledge within all areas to better comprehend an overall goal.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Bill Easterly & Associates
02.2024 - Current
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
Server/Customer Service
O'Brien's Southern Diner
01.2018 - Current
- Ensure all customers have a pleasurable and memorable dining experience from greeting them upon arrival to closing out their check at the end of their meal
- Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to; greeting guests in a timely manner, taking accurate orders, efficiently delivering meals and extras as requested, making friendly conversation, working in a fast paced high-stress environment while maintaining the utmost professionalism, completing all side work, maintaining cleanliness, upholding standards set by the TN Department of Health, working with co-workers to ensure their guests are comfortable and pleased, any other duties as needed or requested by customers, management and peers.
Legal Assistant
Fordyce Law
01.2022 - 01.2023
- As a legal assistant to Marian Fordyce, I worked directly with the owner of the law office
- I was responsible for maintaining communication between the lawyer, the client and the courts
- I was responsible for preparing court documents with precision and accuracy
- I maintained her schedule and updated as needed
- I filed legal documentation
- I was responsible for billing and invoicing her hours
- I kept in close contact with clients to make sure they were prepared for their case
- I completed multiple hours of research and proofreading
- I attended functions and court hearings representing our law office with and without Ms
- Fordyce as needed.
Education
High School Diploma with Honors -
Sycamore High School
05.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Case Management
- Filing Legal Documentation
- Proofreading
- Maintaining and Protecting Client Privileges and Privacy
- Invoicing Legal Fees
- Problem Resolution
- Meeting and Exceeding Deadlines
- Client Communication
Certification
Certified Notary Public, 04/07/26, Tennessee
References
- Marian Cheadle Fordyce, Attorney at Law, (615) 973-8929
- Jaime Dozier, Regional Business Analyst, Cat Financial, (615) 430-9834
Timeline
Paralegal
Bill Easterly & Associates
02.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Fordyce Law
01.2022 - 01.2023
Server/Customer Service
O'Brien's Southern Diner
01.2018 - Current
High School Diploma with Honors -
Sycamore High School
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