Open To Work
Jana Lewis Avery
Morgan & Morgan
Mascotte,FL
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Litigation ParalegalParalegalLitigation Legal AssistantCPE Conference CoordinatorLegal Assistant
Work Type
Full TimeConsulting
Location Preference
RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location:
Mascotte, FLOrlando, FL
Open to relocation:
No
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany Culture4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time off
32
years of professional experience
Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
6 Years 5 Months- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Organized case files and maintained document management systems for efficient access.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide case updates efficiently.
- Reviewed discovery materials for relevance and assisted in the identification of key documents.
- Coordinated deposition scheduling and prepared witness outlines for attorney review.
- Mentored junior paralegals on best practices in legal research and documentation processes.
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to civil legal proceedings.
- Coordinated logistics for trials, including booking travel arrangements and accommodations for legal teams, witnesses, and support staff.
Paralegal
8 Months- Oversaw a diverse caseload encompassing family law, guardianship, probate, and civil litigation involving evictions and real estate. Facilitated the drafting of estate planning documents such as deeds, last wills, testaments, and trusts. Engaged with clients for thorough review, updates, and notarization of critical legal documents.
Litigation Legal Assistant
9 Months- Facilitated successful trial outcomes by supporting senior partner in insurance defense litigation. Streamlined case preparation efforts through thorough review and organization of materials. Produced and filed critical pleadings, subpoenas, and exhibits for hearings and trials. Executed timely e-filing and e-serving of documents to courts and parties. Enhanced communication with judicial assistants, clerks, vendors, clients, opposing counsel, and state agencies. Improved workflow efficiency by coordinating coverage and setting deadlines for trial tasks. Organized and maintained comprehensive files, documents, and trial exhibits. Executed efficient scheduling of hearings, management of calendars, and travel itinerary preparation.
CPE Conference Coordinator
5 Years- Assisted with administration of large-scale conferences and trade shows. Supported maintenance of administrative records and contributed to creation and distribution of marketing materials. Helped compile content for brochures, websites, and manuals. Aided in assembling information for conference manuals. Completed post-conference reports and conducted analysis. Developed evaluation and reporting forms to meet state regulations. Managed the assembly and editing of speaker presentations and biographies for electronic sharing. Updated and maintained each conference webpage. Coordinated and supervised staff activities. Provided on-site management during conferences.
Legal Assistant
5 Years- Oversaw operational support for shareholders in insurance regulatory licensing and administrative divisions. Developed and revised contracts and agreements to align with legal standards.
Legal Assistant/Office Manager
1 Year- Legal Assistant duties: Provided support to both Senior Partners with matters under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, civil law and family law litigation; coordinated workflow, coverage and deadlines; and entered billable time.
- Office Manager duties: Supervised and trained staff; completed case status reports; negotiated with vendors; prepared monthly billing statements; resolved billing issues; tracked firm expenses; maintained inventory, purchased supplies; performed bookkeeping duties; handled unemployment and appeals claims and conducted employee interviews as needed.
Legal Assistant
3 Years- Managed case files, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with legal procedures.
Legal Assistant
2 Years- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, conducting research on relevant case law and statutes.
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
3 Years- Managed case files and documentation for criminal proceedings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
Deputy Clerk
4 Years- Performed as a Deputy Clerk at court proceedings which included first appearance, arraignments, trials and sentencing. Scheduled court dates; managed and handled intake of legal documents; performed case research and background checks; created and organized criminal cases, administered oaths; and prepared case files for court. Areas of experience within Clerk's Office include: Marriage and Recording Divisions, Jury Selection, Misdemeanor and Felony Divisions.
Skills
Management skills - Lead team in the setup of new structure of educational verification systems; and reorganize filing systems and records of law office. Assist in training and evaluations of Legal Assistants and new hires.
Communication skills – Conduct productive meetings; developed systems to more effectively disburse information between departments.
Technology skills – Assemble electronic manuals; manage webpage content.
Client communication
Notary public
Legal research
Proficient in MS office
Case management /File and records management
Office administration
Document drafting
Calendar oversight
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Morgan & Morgan
12.2018 - 05.2025Read More
Paralegal
Grace Anne Glavin, P.A.
04.2018 - 12.2018Read More
Litigation Legal Assistant
Gobel Flakes, LLC
06.2017 - 03.2018Read More
CPE Conference Coordinator
Florida Institute of CPAs
01.2012 - 01.2017Read More
Legal Assistant
Blank & Meenan, P.A.
01.2007 - 01.2012Read More
Legal Assistant/Office Manager
David and David Law, P.A.
01.2006 - 01.2007Read More
Legal Assistant
Radey Thomas Yon & Clark, P.A.
01.2003 - 01.2006Read More
Legal Assistant
Nabors Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.
01.2001 - 01.2003Read More
Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Leon County Public Defender's Office
01.1997 - 01.2000Read More
Deputy Clerk
Leon County and Gadsden County Clerk's Offices
01.1993 - 01.1997Read More