GLORIA J STEPHERSON
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Ambitious, organized and dependable candidate successful at providing exceptional support and customer service, managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, and willingness to take on responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Chartwell Law Offices - Workers' Comp-Ins Defense
Eagleville, PA
03.2006 - Current
- Created and implemented work flow processes
- Contact key witnesses to testify at deposition or court hearings
- Maintain ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation
- Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals.
- Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assist in preparation of legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Paralegal/Administrative Office Manager
Law Office of Richard E. Rosin and Dan Rosin
Phila, PA
04.2004 - 02.2006
- Managed office
- Managed real estate properties, including interfacing with tenants, utilities and contractors
- Assisted counsel with administration of estates and trusts, including preparation of estate tax returns
- Assisted with preparation and filing of bankruptcy petitions
- Conducted daily accounting and banking tasks
Administrative Legal Assistant
DECHERT
Phila, PA
05.1998 - 04.2004
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to remain calm in stressful and busy environment
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Widener University-Legal Education Institute
Wilmington, DE12.2011
Skills
- Official Notary of Public Court
- Excellent investigative and reporting skills
- Legal and non-legal research
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; diplomatic
- Legal compliance
- Ability to remain calm in stressful and busy environment
- Efficient multi-tasker and quick learner
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Paralegal
Chartwell Law Offices - Workers' Comp-Ins Defense
03.2006 - Current
Paralegal/Administrative Office Manager
Law Office of Richard E. Rosin and Dan Rosin
04.2004 - 02.2006
Administrative Legal Assistant
DECHERT
05.1998 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Widener University-Legal Education Institute
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