Erin Fuller
Stow,Ohio
Summary
Motivated paralegal with a strong drive to continuously enhance and expand skills and knowledge. Committed to increasing responsibility and pursuing professional growth. Dedicated to delivering high-quality work and contributing to legal team success. Proactive and detail-oriented individual thriving in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Branch Administrator
Federal Public Defender's Office
50 South Main Street, Suite 700 Akron, Ohio 44308
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Prepared legal motions, and pleadings.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
Paralegal
DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder, LLC
Akron, Ohio
12.2017 - 10.2021
- Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys
- Conducting research, investigating facts and developing legal arguments
- Drafting legal documents such as contracts, depositions and pleadings
- Preparing and filing documents with courts
- Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
- Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes.
Legal Secretary
McGown & Markling, L.P.A.
Akron, Ohio
04.2008 - 11.2017
- General office duties
- Drafting legal documents
- Contact with clients regarding status of cases
- Entering attorney's time in TimeSlips
- Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
- Filing documents with courts.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED BUSINESS/PARALEGAL - Paralegal Studies
The Academy of Court Reporting
Akron, Ohio01.2008
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Office Administration
- Document drafting
- Document Preparation
- Calendar Management
- Administrative Support
- File Organization
- Attorney Support
- File and Records Management
- Case Summaries
References
- Magistrate Christopher Snyder, Summit County Domestic Relations Court, 205 S. High St., 3rd Floor, Akron, Ohio, 44308, 330-643-7955, csnyder@drcourt.summitoh.net
- Jessica Wander, Bankruptcy Clerk, 2 S. Main Street, Akron, Ohio, 44308, 330-472-9333
- Benjamin C. Jones, Jr., 2240 5th Street SW, Akron, Ohio, 44314, 330-962-3539
Timeline
Paralegal/Branch Administrator
Federal Public Defender's Office
01.2022 - 07.2024
Paralegal
DiCaudo, Pitchford & Yoder, LLC
12.2017 - 10.2021
Legal Secretary
McGown & Markling, L.P.A.
04.2008 - 11.2017
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED BUSINESS/PARALEGAL - Paralegal Studies
The Academy of Court Reporting