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HEATHER PRESCOTT

Tulsa

Summary

Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset. Excellent editing skills. Experience in Federal Court, along with Oklahoma State Courts, and have litigated cases in several other states as well. Litigation areas include: Medical Malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, civil rights and criminal law. I have an extensive background in horse racing medication violation cases as well.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Brewster & DeAngelis
07.2011 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
  • Optimized legal proceedings with precise preparation of trial notebooks and evidence.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.

Bartender

Stonemill BBQ & Steakhouse
08.2003 - 07.2016
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Managed inventory to prevent shortages, conducting weekly stock checks and placing timely orders.
  • Developed loyal clientele by engaging in friendly conversations and providing exceptional service.

Paralegal

Robinson Law Firm
01.2010 - 07.2011
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced case preparation efficiency by organizing and maintaining comprehensive digital filing system.
  • Facilitated smoother trial preparations, organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.

Paralegal

John Eagleton, PC
03.2003 - 10.2009
  • Streamlined case management process, reducing overhead costs and improving case turnaround times.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • 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.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.

Paralegal

Stephen M. Grayless, PC
05.2000 - 02.2003
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.

Office Manager

Milty's Septic Service
05.1997 - 05.2000
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
05-2000

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Document drafting
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Notary public
  • Court filing - Federal, State and Pro hac
  • Document preparation
  • Calendar management
  • Proofreading

Timeline

Paralegal

Brewster & DeAngelis
07.2011 - Current

Paralegal

Robinson Law Firm
01.2010 - 07.2011

Bartender

Stonemill BBQ & Steakhouse
08.2003 - 07.2016

Paralegal

John Eagleton, PC
03.2003 - 10.2009

Paralegal

Stephen M. Grayless, PC
05.2000 - 02.2003

Office Manager

Milty's Septic Service
05.1997 - 05.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal

Tulsa Community College

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