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Jacqueline C. Williams

AL

Summary

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

University of South Alabama

Associates - Science

Coastal Alabama Community College

Diploma -

Bayside Academy College Preparatory School
Jacqueline C. Williams