Jaime Hall Burnley
Satellite Beach,FL
Summary
Florida Registered Paralegal and Notary Public with expertise in managing case files and preparing legal documents. Delivered effective coordination with attorneys while demonstrating dependability and a positive attitude. Committed to contributing to team goals through proactive engagement and a strong work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Arias Bosinger, PLLC
Melbourne, FL
08.2022 - 07.2026
- Drafted legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to support case preparation; Liens, Complaints, Motion for Summary Judgment and Final Judgment Packages.
- Drafted legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to support case preparation.
- Organized an extensive caseload, balancing multiple priorities simultaneously without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Organized and maintained detailed case calendar, ensuring all deadlines were met without fail.
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation for efficient retrieval and review during trials.
- Assisted clients by mediating and resolving violations of association recorded covenants by owners; managed and oversaw collections processes, through litigation, for delinquent assessments.
- Managed case initiation, E-Filing, scheduled hearings, mediations and depositions, ensuring compliance with Case Management Orders and Court deadlines.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and coordinating logistics for court appearances.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for physical and electronic file(s).
- Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits such as Trial Notebook(s).
- Coordinated with expert witnesses to prepare for trial, enhancing credibility and persuasiveness of case presentations.
- Met or exceeded billing requirements on a consistent basis.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
Family Paralegal / Criminal Paralegal
Mario, Gunde, Peters & Kelley
Merritt Island, FL
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed case files and prepared legal documents for criminal proceedings.
- Conducted legal research to support defense strategies and case preparation.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery requests in compliance with court rules.
- Maintained updated knowledge of local, state, and federal criminal laws and regulations.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and witness materials.
- Facilitated communication between clients, opposing counsel, and the court system as an intermediary.
- Coordinated expert witnesses'' schedules and managed their testimony preparations, ensuring optimal courtroom performance.
- Streamlined workflow by managing multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
- Supported attorneys during trials with seamless exhibit management and efficient retrieval of pertinent documents.
Family Law Paralegal
Valentin and Studstill
Melbourne, FL
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Drafted and filed legal documents for family law cases, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate records to support litigation processes.
- Conducted legal research to provide attorneys with relevant information on family law matters.
- Assisted clients in understanding legal procedures, fostering clear communication throughout case progression.
- Organized and coordinated discovery processes, enhancing efficiency in case preparation.
- Oversaw trial pleadings, notices, motions and discovery.
- Increased attorney productivity by drafting correspondence, maintaining calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings related to family law cases.
- Coordinated expert witness engagements for various case types such as child custody evaluations or financial analyses in divorce settlements.
- Managed communication between counsel, clients and court.
- Supported the development of comprehensive parenting plans that prioritized the welfare of children involved in family law matters.
Landlord/Tenant, Estate Planning Paralegal
Nugent Law
Satellite Beach, FL
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Drafted legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to support case preparation.
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation for efficient retrieval and review during trials.
- Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel to streamline information flow and enhance collaboration.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and enhance attorney strategies.
- Managed case files and documentation systems, improving efficiency in information retrieval.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Eastern Florida University
Melbourne, FL01-2018
Skills
- Drafting pleadings / Document preparation
- Discovery requests
- Legal research / Case analysis
- Discovery management
- Trial preparation
- Court filings / E-Portal
- Proficient in Centerbase, Clio and Microsoft Applications
- Client communication
- Client billing
- Calendar management
- Multitasking management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Brevard Paralegal Association Member
- Created and maintained status and case information logs for 100+ matters
- Initiated client welcome package, authoring welcome letter detailing contents, instructions and deadlines
- Prepared and organized Mandatory Disclosure, discovery exhibits and necessary pleadings for Pre-Trial initiatives
- Notary Public
Reference
- Sandra Valentin
- Family Law Attorney, Valentin and Studstill
- 321-917-1338
Volunteer Excellence Lifetime Achievement Reciepiant, USAF Lead Key Spouse, 45th Civil Engineer
In the past I had distinguished myself as Lead Key Spouse, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron, 45th Mission Support Group, 45th Space Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. I have led two other Key Spouses and oversaw the Key Spouse program for the 45th Space Wing's largest unit with 406 military and civilian members. We provide support to all deployed families and are responsible for organizing events for the squadron families throughout the year. I have been awarded the Key Spouse of the year award for Space Command as well as the Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award for the 14th Air Force. In April of 2017 I was awarded the Volunteer Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award by the United States Air Force.
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Arias Bosinger, PLLC
08.2022 - 07.2026
Family Paralegal / Criminal Paralegal
Mario, Gunde, Peters & Kelley
08.2020 - 08.2022
Family Law Paralegal
Valentin and Studstill
08.2019 - 08.2020
Landlord/Tenant, Estate Planning Paralegal
Nugent Law
06.2018 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Paralegal
Eastern Florida University