HEATHER HOFFMAN
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Highly motivated Senior Paralegal capable of bringing others together to utilize cutting-edge technology and skilled team players in order to promote the legal and financial needs of clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Foxtrot Family Law
11.2019 - Current
- Provide legal and administrative support for rapidly-growing Family Law practice with multiple attorneys.
- Provide Case Management overview on more complex cases.
- Conduct more complex legal research than that of junior paralegals.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Track, control, and manage case files, exhibits, discovery requests, discovery responses, deadlines and other case-specific materials.
- Conduct trial preparation meetings with clients to provide trial preparation support to attorneys. Prepare and issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum in preparation for trial. Prepare exhibits and trial book for attorneys.
- Assist attorneys in coordination with expert witnesses and litigation consultants.
- Perform tasks of Client Relationship Specialist and Billing Specialist when necessary.
- Direct and supervise work and progress of junior paralegals and other legal support staff.
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
Region Director
Alabama Association Of Paralegals, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Forge strong relationships with industry partners and sponsors.
- Mentor new and student members.
- Plan and Coordinate region and state activities and conference.
- Attend board meetings.
- Vote on board movements.
Paralegal - Office Manager
Attorney Jerry S. Barclay
06.2015 - 11.2019
- 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.
- Provided legal and administrative support for Department of Human Resources counsel, federal and state criminal defense, estate planning, domestic relations, civil, and probate matters.
- Managed cases, federal, state, and municipal court filings, scheduling, and files for several hundred current cases.
- Drafted legal memoranda and client correspondence, conducted research, assisted with document production and trial preparation.
Associate
LBrands, Bath And Body Works
10.2015 - 11.2020
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Top 25% sales, provided excellent customer-centered service, processed sales transactions, aided in new-theme floor sets, assisted in inventory management, aided in training new associates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Language Arts
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05.2003
Skills
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Notary - State at Large
- Extensive Experience with Google Drive and Google Drive Apps, Extensive Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and other most other common programs
- Extensive Experience with Court filing systems such as Alacourt/Alafile, ACIS/C-Track, and Pacer/CM/ECF
- Extensive Experience with research programs such as in Westlaw and LexisNexis Courtlink
- Experience with specialized programs such as HyperOffice, Quickbooks, Amicus, Needles, OpenOffice, POS systems for LBrands and Sterling Inc
- Quick learner
Timeline
Region Director
Alabama Association Of Paralegals, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Senior Paralegal
Foxtrot Family Law
11.2019 - Current
Associate
LBrands, Bath And Body Works
10.2015 - 11.2020
Paralegal - Office Manager
Attorney Jerry S. Barclay
06.2015 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Language Arts
Samford University
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