Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.
Hi, I’m
Jessica Cody
BORDENTOWN,NJ
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Office of George T. Kotch, Esq.
Workers' Compensation Paralegal
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Law Office Of Robert L. Sexton, Esq.
Paralegal
08.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with municipal/superior court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports outlining key points from discovery materials for use during mediation sessions or pretrial settlement talks.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Enhanced case strategy development with comprehensive legal memoranda summarizing research findings for attorney review and consideration.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
Education
Rider UniversityLawrenceville, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
05.1995
University Overview
- Completed Graduate-Level Teacher Certification Program, G.P.A.: 3.9
Skills
- Project Management
- Meeting Preparation
- Document organization
- Subpoena Preparation
- Medical Record Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Research and data collection
- Legal and Court Processes
- Correspondence Writing
- Appointment Scheduling
- Proficient in MS Office
- File and Records Management
- Workers' Compensation Laws
- Notary Public
- Attorney Support
- Legal Research
- Legal Document Preparation
Activities
Activities
- Deans List 1993-95
- Elected member of Psi Chi, the National Psychology Honor Society
- Elected member of Pi Gamma Mu, the International Social Science Honor Society
References
References
A full set of credentials is available upon request.Timeline
Workers' Compensation Paralegal
Law Office of George T. Kotch, Esq.
09.2021 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office Of Robert L. Sexton, Esq.
08.2019 - 08.2021
Rider University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology