Jennifer J. Smith
Paralegal
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Proficient Litigation Paralegal with expertise in trial preparation and civil litigation involving construction defect, employment issues and real estate purchases. Organized and resourceful with extensive experience in gathering materials for cases and maintaining open communication between parties. Prepared to bring 12 years of experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Litigation Paralegal
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.2016 - Current
- Document organization and production
- Conducting factual research
- Preparing for and attending depositions
- Preparing for and attending trials
- Acting as liaison among various internal departments, as well as with outside agencies
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
Litigation Paralegal
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2010 - 04.2016
- Document organization and production
- Conducting factual research
- Preparing for and attending depositions
- Preparing for and attending trials
- Acting as liaison among various internal departments, as well as with outside agencies
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for multiple cases.
- Created visual displays such as timelines, graphs and PowerPoint slides to explain complex concepts during trials.
- Promoted firm's value and brand, and researched legal market to target new accounts.
Real Estate Paralegal
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2005 - 07.2010
- Commercial and residential real estate closings, contracts, reviewer of insurance, workers compensation coverage, environmental reports, surveys, appraisals, title and mechanics liens;
- Condominium Registrations;
- Licensing and Control of Gaming knowledge;
- Corporate filings and formations;
- Knowledge and ability to draft Condominium Developments and Public
- Offering Statements
- Contributed to, maintained and updated online data repositories for accessibility and to reflect firm standards
- Surpassed specific company objectives by cooperating with staff to implement project initiatives
Education
Certification – Crime and Intelligence Analyst - Chandler -
Gilbert Community College
Phoenix, AZ12.2006
Certificate of Achievement-Legal Assistant Program– -
College of Southern Nevada (“CSN
Las Vegas, NVBachelor of Arts -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CaCertified Paralegal - National Association of Legal Assistants -
National Association of Legal Assistants
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Legal Research
- Case Summaries
- Complex Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Civil Litigation Paralegal
Dickinson Wright PLLC
04.2016 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P
07.2010 - 04.2016
Real Estate Paralegal
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P
08.2005 - 07.2010
Certification – Crime and Intelligence Analyst - Chandler -
Gilbert Community College
Certificate of Achievement-Legal Assistant Program– -
College of Southern Nevada (“CSN
Bachelor of Arts -
Azusa Pacific University
Certified Paralegal - National Association of Legal Assistants -
National Association of Legal Assistants
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