Jody Lee
Paralegal
Marietta,GA
Summary
Detail oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage work abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at the company. Frequently praised as hardworking by peers, ready to help team achieve company goals
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal
Law Office Of Edwin Saginar
06.2023 - Current
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports outlining key points from discovery materials for use during mediation sessions or pretrial settlement talks.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Crematory Manager
Leaf Cremation
06.2015 - 04.2023
- Read Documentation to confirm identity of deceased
- General understanding and application of mortuary and estate law
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Second Shift Quality Lead
Shaw Carpets Plant 15
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Reassessed quality control measures at systemic level to proactively identify non-conformances.
- Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
- Established rigorous safety measures for high-stakes and potentially dangerous factory environments.
- Prepared reports to dispense information for product teams and compile information supporting long-term company development and success.
- Documented nonconforming material and reported to appropriate team leaders for review and assessment.
- Reviewed, calibrated and validated equipment used in manufacturing of textile products.
- Advised and led process improvement team with deliberation, leadership and strategic planning.
- Revised and drafted policies and procedures to address deficiencies comprehensively.
- Supported quality control assessments on manufacturing floor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH 01.2023 - Current
Certificate - Paralegal
University of Georgia
Gwinnett 02.2023 - 04.2023
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Georgia Highlands College
Cartersville, GA 08.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
Legal Writing
Legal Research
Document drafting
Attention to detail
Staff Management
Schedule optimization
Coaching and mentoring
Verbal and written communication
Customer Service
Active listening
Timeline
Paralegal
Law Office Of Edwin Saginar
06.2023 - Current
Certificate - Paralegal
University of Georgia
02.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2023 - Current
Crematory Manager
Leaf Cremation
06.2015 - 04.2023
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Georgia Highlands College
08.2014 - 05.2016
Second Shift Quality Lead
Shaw Carpets Plant 15
02.2012 - 05.2015