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Erica Stone

Marietta,Georgia

Summary

Experienced paralegal with over 10 years of success in high-pressure legal environments. Proficient in legal research, drafting, case management, and client relations. Proactive approach, attention to detail in managing complex legal files, and strong written communication and organizational skills have consistently contributed to positive outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Law Paralegal

01.2020 - Current
  • Draft Discovery Requests
  • Draft Objections and Responses
  • Draft Complaint for Divorce
  • Draft Answer to Counterclaim
  • Draft Motion For Continuance
  • Prepare Child Support Worksheet

Paralegal

Law Office of Linda B. Klain
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Sole support for busy sole Practitioner
  • Drafts Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage
  • Subpoenas, Discovery Requests at the direction of the atPrepare child support obligation worksheet
  • Communicate with the Courts to confirm and reschedule hearings
  • Prepares monthly billing invoices for clients
  • Prepared Proposed Settlement Agreements
  • Manages Attorney Calendar

Paralegal

Law Office of David E. Lewis
06.2016 - 07.2019
  • Provided sole support for a sole practitioner criminal law attorney
  • Drafted well-crafted legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation and court proceedings
  • Visited clients in jail to review plea agreements
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
  • Maintained attorney calendar
  • Prepared the initial and continuous intake of client facts and documentation
  • Ensured that file was notated where court is located, including the courtroom number and/or location of court so attorney could easily see it on both the Time Matters calendar and the physical file
  • Managed, organized and maintained cases and files

Paralegal

The Nice Law Firm
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Worked alongside a team that supported three attorneys in Corporate Securities Law and Family Law
  • Provided support to a broad range of corporate businesses
  • Managed state annual reports
  • Managed corporate books and records for numerous businesses
  • Engaged in Discovery processes such as drafting discovery requests and responses, speaking with clients to determine what documents are available and creating a system for categorizing and organizing all vital case documents
  • Created business entities with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office, filed business entity reports
  • Provided administrative support such as answering multi-line telephones, typing and copying correspondence, pleadings and motions
  • Drafted Probate pleadings such as Will, Appointment of Personal Representatives
  • Opened, distributed mail to each Paralegal and entered the mail into the appropriate client file

Paralegal/ Executive Administrative Assistant

Law Office of Ross & Brunner
07.2010 - 09.2014
  • Sole support to Family Law Attorney, Arbitrator, & Building Owner
  • Obtained client medical records
  • Managed a large volume of family law cases, including monitoring of due dates and prompted attorneys when a response was required
  • Assisted Attorney with demand letter and pleadings
  • Corresponded with clients and other parties
  • Prepared discovery requests and responses
  • Collected rent payments from building tenants, maintained rent log
  • Communicated regularly with the clients developing good rapport with a positive attitude

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Clayton University
Morrow, Georgia
01.2020

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Ivy Tech College
Indianapolis, IN
01.2013

Associate of science - Paralegal Studies

Ivy Tech College
Indianapolis, IN
01.2007

Skills

  • Legal and case management experience
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Highly motivated
  • Organized
  • Outstanding work ethic
  • Quick learner
  • Trainable
  • Ability to work independently
  • Reliable
  • Dependable
  • Court filings
  • Office Administration
  • Client Communication
  • Legal Research
  • File Management
  • Notary Public
  • Legal writing
  • Document drafting

Volunteer Experience

  • LiveSafe Sexual Assault Exam Assistant, 01/19 - current
  • Victim’s Advocate, 01/19 - current
  • Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer’s Foundation, 01/20 - 01/21

Personal Information

Certifications

  • Notary Public, State of Georgia (Active)

Timeline

Paralegal

Law Office of Linda B. Klain
03.2021 - 01.2024

Family Law Paralegal

01.2020 - Current

Paralegal

Law Office of David E. Lewis
06.2016 - 07.2019

Paralegal

The Nice Law Firm
09.2014 - 05.2016

Paralegal/ Executive Administrative Assistant

Law Office of Ross & Brunner
07.2010 - 09.2014

Associate of science - Paralegal Studies

Ivy Tech College

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Clayton University

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Ivy Tech College

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