Gabrielle Parks
North Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Mullins Law Firm
North Myrtle Beach , SC
10.2023 - Current
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Attended hearings with counsel and recorded minutes from the proceedings.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
Server
Landshark Bar & Grill
North Myrtle Beach, SC
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Recorded meal selections and transactions in microsystem to deliver prompt service.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Hostess Manager
Nacho Hippo
North Myrtle Beach, SC
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Organized promotional activities to increase customer traffic during slow periods.
- Maintained records of reservations, cancellations, special requests, no-shows.
- Enforced compliance with industry standards and led hostesses in commitment to quality service.
- Coordinated hostess schedules, workflows and daily assignments to leverage team strengths and support business objectives.
- Established effective communication systems between hosts and hostesses and management.
- Adhered to safety regulations within the restaurant at all times.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Ensured that all guests received prompt, courteous attention from the hostesses.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for the hostesses at all times.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Resolved any complaints or issues with customers quickly and professionally.
- Contributed to recruiting, interviewing and hiring processes to fill open hostess roles.
Medical Assistant
Providence Health Care
Bellevue, WA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Education
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC08-2021
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Monroe, WA06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SCSkills
- Corporate Law
- Order and Request Filing
- Civil Law
- Litigation Support
- Data Management
- Office Management
- Bankruptcy Law
- Microsoft Office
- Writing and Editing
- Criminal Law
- Legal Writing
- Organizational Efficiency
- Confidentiality
- Contract Review
- Fast Learner
- Administrative Assistance
- Client Communication
- Legal Research and Writing
- Legal Terminology
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Calendar Management
- Document Preparation
- Proofreading
- Interviewing Clients
- File Organization
- Legal administrative support
- Legal jargon knowledge
- Legal proceedings
- Legal guidelines understanding
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Mullins Law Firm
10.2023 - Current
Server
Landshark Bar & Grill
05.2021 - 05.2022
Hostess Manager
Nacho Hippo
07.2019 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant
Providence Health Care
01.2019 - 07.2019
Associate of Arts - Philosophy
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.