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Gregory Hedges

Lawrenceburg,KY

Summary

Goal-oriented Litigation Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased opportunities for professional growth. Successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing business/commercial/contract/criminal/civil/family law cases. Meticulously conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings and experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Employed Remote Freelance Paralegal

Strategic Legal Solutions
11.2017 - Current
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan
04.2001 - 11.2017
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to [Type] legal proceedings.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for [Type] cases.
  • Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits such as [Type].
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Created visual displays such as timelines, graphs and PowerPoint slides to explain complex concepts during trials.
  • Offered tech support to [Number] paralegals and attorneys.

Paralegal/Junior Legal Assistant

Southeastern
09.1991 - 11.2000
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • 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.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.

Teaching and Librarian Assistant

Southern
03.1985 - 04.1991
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
  • Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
  • Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Inducted, informed and supported new users with thorough library orientations.
  • Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
  • Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC
04.1991

Certification - Computer Programming

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
1990

Bachelor of Science - Online Paralegal Studies/BA Paralegal Science

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
1989

Custom Political Science - Advanced Political Science

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
1987

Skills

  • Credit Disputes
  • Online Databases
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Case Logistix
  • Financial and Estate Planning
  • Office Administration
  • Legal Case Files
  • Identifying Client Goals
  • Legal Jargon Knowledge
  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Litigation Support
  • Subpoena Service
  • Court Policies and Programs
  • Motion Preparation
  • Motions Drafting
  • Legal and Court Processes
  • Negotiation
  • Corporate/Business/Commercial/Civil/Criminal/Family Law

Timeline

Self-Employed Remote Freelance Paralegal

Strategic Legal Solutions
11.2017 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan
04.2001 - 11.2017

Paralegal/Junior Legal Assistant

Southeastern
09.1991 - 11.2000

Teaching and Librarian Assistant

Southern
03.1985 - 04.1991

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Lenoir Community College

Certification - Computer Programming

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science - Online Paralegal Studies/BA Paralegal Science

Eastern Kentucky University

Custom Political Science - Advanced Political Science

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Gregory Hedges