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Jacqueline Adkins Pratt
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Blairsville,GA
Summary
Legal professional with proven track record in providing comprehensive support to attorneys. Capable of managing complex legal documentation and ensuring case files are meticulously organized. Team-oriented and results-driven, always adapting to meet shifting priorities. Skilled in legal research and document preparation, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Morgan, Akins & Jackson, LLC
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Open new files, organize same in iManage software, prepare notesheet, and implement State Board of Workers’ Compensation forms, medical records, claim notes, personnel file and all e-mail communications received between defense counsels by incorporation/updates of same into notesheet.
- File State Board of Workers' Compensation Board forms on Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation website.
- Prepare settlement documents and file with the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation
- Prepare legal budgets for clients.
- Pay various invoices.
- Handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality.
- Coordinated communication between clients and legal team, enhancing client satisfaction and engagement.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Legal Assistant
Swift, Currie
05.2001 - 07.2021
- Answered phones and provided customer service to clients regarding their inquiries or concerns.
- Maintained confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment, including filing and organizing documents, drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars.
- Entered billing for defense attorney.
Education
No Degree - Mass Communications
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL06-1993
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Business Administration
International Technical Institute
Tampa, Florida06.1988
Skills
- Attorney support
- File organization
- Client communication
- Proficient in MS office
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
- Proficient in Sage Timeslips Elite
- Typing Speed 70 WPM
Interests
Timeline
Paralegal
Morgan, Akins & Jackson, LLC
11.2022 - 08.2025
Legal Assistant
Swift, Currie
05.2001 - 07.2021
No Degree - Mass Communications
Hillsborough Community College
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Business Administration
International Technical Institute