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Jaliyah Turner

Ocala

Summary

Currently employed in the legal sector, I leverage my critical thinking and communication skills to deliver precise and insightful contributions. Eager to drive innovative solutions and tackle legal challenges with strategic thinking.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hybrid Paralegal

Allen Law Firm, P.A.
Ocala
03.2025 - Current
  • Supports both pre-suit and litigation cases by performing legal research, tracking deadlines, coordinating with experts, and facilitating overall case progression.
  • Maintains ongoing communication with clients, providers, and opposing counsel to ensure timely and effective case management.
  • Manages case documentation and maintained accurate client records.

Case Manager

Meldon Law, P.A.
Ocala
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed personal injury cases from intake to resolution.
  • Responsibilities included drafting demand letters, coordinating case activities, maintaining client communication, and supporting attorneys with legal document preparation and research.

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan
Gainesville
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Responsible for preparing and e-filing legal documents in state and federal courts, including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
  • Supported trial attorneys by conducting legal research, organizing case files, coordinating depositions, and preparing trial binders and exhibits.

Paralegal

Beacon Legal, PLLC
Gainesville
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, including legal research, proofreading, and organizing case files.
  • Trained new staff on case management procedures and best practices.
  • Served as a client-attorney liaison, managing high-volume email and phone correspondence while maintaining ongoing communication with attorneys and clients.

Legal Intern

Lauren Richardson Law
Gainesville
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted the attorney with firm operations, performed in-depth research, drafted legal documents, and prepared for hearings.
  • Responsible for filing and reviewing probate and estate planning legal documents to ensure accuracy.

Administrative Assistant

Gideon Property Services
Alachua
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Supported day-to-day operations by filing paperwork, scheduling meetings, and answering phone calls.
  • Managed all aspects of invoices and billing, including accounting and identifying discrepancies between bills and compensation.

Administrative Associate

L3 Campus
Gainesville
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Reviewed landlord records and documents to ensure compliance with lease agreement conditions.
  • Posted, reversed, and disputed charges and transactions.
  • Screened and routed incoming calls and correspondence.
  • Provided administrative support to staff.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Florida
Florida
01.2024

Certification

  • Certified Notary Public (Florida, 2023 – present)
  • Hootsuite Platform Certification (2022)
  • Certificate of Google Analytics (2023)

Accomplishments

  • Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient (2020)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient (2020)
  • Florida K-12 Gifted Learner

Affiliations

Ocala Thunder & Cheer Program, Ocala, FL, 2023 - Present

Coach/Volunteer

UF Minority Pre-Legal Society, Spring 2022 - Winter 2023

Chair of Community Outreach

Florida State House of Representatives - District 20, Gainesville, FL, Winter 2022

Communications Intern

Additional Information

Languages: Jamaican Patois (conversational)

Interest: community involvement, travel, podcasting and media creation, existential philosophy literature 

Timeline

Hybrid Paralegal

Allen Law Firm, P.A.
03.2025 - Current

Case Manager

Meldon Law, P.A.
11.2024 - 03.2025

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan
01.2024 - 11.2024

Paralegal

Beacon Legal, PLLC
12.2022 - 01.2024

Legal Intern

Lauren Richardson Law
10.2022 - 12.2022

Administrative Assistant

Gideon Property Services
12.2021 - 09.2022

Administrative Associate

L3 Campus
06.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Florida

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