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Jennifer Lee

Tallahassee,Florida

Summary

Results-driven Senior Paralegal skilled in case management, document coordination and research requirements. Bringing 20 years' experience in both administrative and legal support. Top-notch skills in communication, organization and prioritization of work. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. I am a collaborative team player comfortable working independently and accepting high degree of unsupervised responsibility. Recognized for quickly mastering new challenges and working well under pressure. Excels at prioritizing competing tasks and ascertaining future needs. Expertly assists lawyers and attorneys in managing heavy caseloads and achieving strategic goals. Displays strong communication skills when interacting with court personnel, opposing counsel and victims. Quickly develops institutional knowledge and expertise of projects to accomplish tasks.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Paralegal

Office of the Attorney General
Tallahassee, Florida
04.2012 - Current
  • Prepare pleadings, motions and other court documents for attorneys' review.
  • Manage litigation files in state and federal courts from initial filing through resolution or trial.
  • Assist with document production requests from opposing counsel.
  • Review case materials such as briefs, pleadings, motions, affidavits and exhibits for accuracy and completeness prior to filing with the court or providing to opposing counsel.
  • Organize evidence for use at hearings including organizing medical records into chronologies, timelines, summary charts of relevant facts.
  • Maintains electronic case database.
  • Advise attorneys regarding deadlines associated with filings of pleadings or other documents in court proceedings.
  • Coordinate attorney schedules by arranging meeting times between lawyers, and other agencies.
  • Organize and distribute incoming documents from various courts and opposing parties.
  • Organize exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Electronically file pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Organize calendars, prepare mailings and handle incoming calls.
  • Prepare attorneys for appointments, hearing and travel.
  • Trained new staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.

Administrative Secretary

Office of the Attorney General
Tallahassee, Florida
05.2007 - 04.2012

Provided clerical support to agency employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Identified communication channels to set roadmap to distribute information. Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with attorneys, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.

Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.

Liaised between office and court personnel and maintained effective lines of communication.

Mail runner before courts became paperless.

Maintained database management along with scanning and filing agency documents as requested.

Legal Assistant

Barnes & James, PA
Tallahassee, FL
01.2005 - 03.2007

Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases. Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents,

Prepared exhibits and reviewing evidence.

Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail. Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.

Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.

Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.

Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.

Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.

Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.

Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.

Billing Analyst

Mckenzie Tank Lines
Tallahassee, FL
03.2001 - 09.2002

Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.

Functioned as key point of contact for billing data integrity matters for clients, vendors and various internal departments.

Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.

Released Pay for Drivers.

Started out in the imaging department, handling mail distribution, scanning and sorting before quickly becoming secretary assisting with incoming and outgoing calls, managing supervisor calendars and shortly thereafter becoming billing analyst.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
12-2004

Skills

  • Schedule Management and Coordination
  • Conflict Resolution Expertise
  • Attorney and Litigation Support
  • Database Research
  • Records Management
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Understands Confidentiality
  • Administrative Support
  • Calendar Management
  • Legal Research
  • File and Records Management
  • File Organization
  • Proofreading
  • Document Preparation
  • Case Summaries
  • Client Communication
  • Case Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Paralegal

Office of the Attorney General
04.2012 - Current

Administrative Secretary

Office of the Attorney General
05.2007 - 04.2012

Legal Assistant

Barnes & James, PA
01.2005 - 03.2007

Billing Analyst

Mckenzie Tank Lines
03.2001 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Jennifer Lee