JANE ELIZABETH HUMPHREY
Fredericksburg,USA
Summary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal professional with 5 years of experience in litigation, legal research, and high-volume case management, currently pursuing a Master of Legal Studies with a concentration in Intellectual Property (4.0 GPA). Demonstrated strength in legal writing, document analysis, and deadline-driven workflows. Familiar with USPTO procedures, trademark and copyright principles, and IP regulatory frameworks. Seeking to transition into an intellectual property role supporting attorneys in trademark, copyright, and patent matters.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior/Junior Paralegal
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinate client consultations, conduct intake assessments, and serve as liaison between clients and attorneys
- Oversee legal correspondence and filings via email, fax, mail, and electronic court systems
- Prepare pleadings, proposed orders, correspondence, and discovery materials in compliance with court rules
- Perform legal research and assist with case development, pre-trial, and hearing preparation
- Organize exhibits, trial binders, evidence files, and coordinate with process servers for timely service
- Provide Notary Public services, maintain organized case files and calendars, and act as backup receptionist
Office Administrator
Livesay & Myers, P.C - Fairfax Office
Fairfax, VA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared motions, pleadings, and correspondence in compliance with court rules and firm standards
- Prepared case files, legal documents, and exhibits for attorney review and client meetings
- Oversaw legal correspondence and filings across email, fax, mail, and electronic court systems, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
- Assisted with pre-trial and hearing preparation by organizing exhibits, evidence, and trial binders for streamlined legal proceedings.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring clarity on case matters through scheduling and updates.
- Provided Notary Public services and maintained organized case files, calendars, and workflow coordination
Legal Administrative Assistant
WhitebeckBeglis (formerly Whitebeck Bennett, PLLC)
Leesburg, VA
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared motions, pleadings, and correspondence in compliance with court rules and firm standards
- Prepared case files, legal documents, and exhibits for attorney review and client meetings
- Oversaw legal correspondence and filings across email, fax, mail, and electronic court systems
Legal Administrative Assistant
Law Offices of Christopher J. Smith, P.C.
Charlottesville, VA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Acted as primary liaison between clients and attorneys, facilitating effective communication, timely scheduling, and accurate case updates.
- Drafted client-attorney retainer agreements and correspondence, ensuring compliance and clarity in client intake forms
- Support day-to-day administrative operations, including calendar management, billing assistance, and maintaining organized physical and digital case files
Education
Master of Legal Studies - Intellectual Property
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01-2026
Paralegal Studies Certificate - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia02-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science; Minor in Philosophy
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia05-2021
Skills
- Academic training in trademark, copyright, and patent law
- Familiarity with USPTO filing systems and procedures
- Legal Research & Writing
- E-Filing (PACER, File & ServeXpress, Virginia Judiciary E-filing System)
- Legal Administration
- Drafting Pleadings, Correspondence & Discovery
- Case & Docket Management (Deadlines, Filings, Exhibits)
- Client Intake, Communication & Confidential Records
- Foundations of IP Law (MLS Coursework and online certifications)
- Trial & Hearing Preparation Support
- Notary Public Services
- Microsoft Office Suite & Legal Software
- Calendar management
- Case management
Certification
- Notary Public
- Paralegal Certificate
- LexisNexis Advance Certificates of Completion: Introduction to Lexis, Secondary Sources, Statutes & Regulations, Citation Checks, Case Law & Agency Opinions
- USPTO Startup Certification Training Course Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Junior/Junior Paralegal
Livesay & Myers, P.C.
01.2026 - Current
Office Administrator
Livesay & Myers, P.C - Fairfax Office
09.2023 - 09.2024
Legal Administrative Assistant
WhitebeckBeglis (formerly Whitebeck Bennett, PLLC)
01.2022 - 09.2023
Legal Administrative Assistant
Law Offices of Christopher J. Smith, P.C.
07.2021 - 12.2021
Paralegal Studies Certificate - undefined
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science; Minor in Philosophy
Virginia State University
Master of Legal Studies - Intellectual Property
Texas A&M University