Heather Flanders
Brewer
Summary
Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at Eaton Peabody, excelling in case file organization and document preparation of Estate Planning Documents. Proven ability to manage client relationships with discretion and efficiency. Skilled in proofreading and drafting legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Committed to supporting attorneys and enhancing office administration for optimal case outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Eaton Peabody
10.2020 - Current
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Produced Estate Planning Documents
Legal Assistant
Eaton Peabody
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Legal Assistant
Mailloux & Marden, P.A.
06.2012 - 05.2018
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Assisted clients with transferring assets to revocable trusts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maine
Orono, MESkills
- Case file organization
- Document filing
- File and records management
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Database research
- Document preparation
- Attorney support
- Administrative support
- Office administration
- Notary public
- Proficient in MS office
- Financial and estate planning
- Proofreading
- Document drafting
Timeline
Paralegal
Eaton Peabody
10.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
Eaton Peabody
06.2018 - 10.2020
Legal Assistant
Mailloux & Marden, P.A.
06.2012 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maine
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