Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal and Domestic Paralegal/Legal Assistant
W. Donald Bolton, Jr, P.C.
12.2021 - Current
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
Improved overall office efficiency through proficient use of legal software applications such as LexisNexis and Westlaw Next.
Probate Paralegal
Duck, Calhoun & Megginson
06.2021 - 10.2021
Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Established strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service throughout the probate process.
Drafting Wills, POA, HPOA and letters.
Working with Microsoft and Excel.
Receptionist
Chris Myers Aut0mall
05.2019 - 04.2020
Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Receptionist
K & Company Salon
11.2017 - 01.2019
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
05.2022
Associates - Science
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
05.2020
Diploma -
Bayside Academy College Preparatory School
Daphne, AL
05.2018
Skills
Alafile and Alacourt
Dictation
Westlaw
Legal Research
Proficient in MS Office
Case Management
Client Communication
Office Administration
Document drafting
Calendar Management
File Organization
Proofreading
References
Upon Request
Note
Please do not contact current employer
Timeline
Criminal and Domestic Paralegal/Legal Assistant
W. Donald Bolton, Jr, P.C.
12.2021 - Current
Probate Paralegal
Duck, Calhoun & Megginson
06.2021 - 10.2021
Receptionist
Chris Myers Aut0mall
05.2019 - 04.2020
Receptionist
K & Company Salon
11.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor's Degree of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology
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