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John Q. Adams

Detroit,Michigan

Summary

Accomplished, achievement-driven Legal Assistant/Paralegal, with proven experience, interested in working for an engaging, professional law firm. Strong attention to detail and extremely savvy in legal research, writing, editing, and proof reading legal documents.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Contracts Administrator/Paralegal

Kem-Tec & Associates
Eastpointe, MI
05.2022 - Current
  • Prepared legal documents/contracts for clients
  • Managed high call volume (i.e., minimum of 10-25 calls daily)
  • Assisted Business Administrator in preparing/providing documentation and information for client requests.
  • Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents to meet client needs.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track client information.
  • Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support Business Administrator in development of breach of contract defenses.
  • Drafted key legal documents for client review.
  • Developed project management processes to improve cost-effective service to clients.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
  • Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

GARAN LUCOW MILLER, P.C.
Detroit, MI
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed over 50 cases.
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to Civil legal proceedings.
  • Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs and memos.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at depositions/court hearings.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
  • Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
  • Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
  • Organized files for court proceedings.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
  • Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
  • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Entered new cases into company database.
  • Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
  • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
  • Processed appeals, motions and pretrial agreements.

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Curley & Berkal, P.C.
Southfield, MI
03.2018 - 05.2020
  • Maintained litigation docket and calendars for 3 attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions and other important deadlines.
  • Assisted litigation attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery and document drafts for court submission.
  • Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits.
  • Coordinated law office activity, including scheduling of depositions, meetings and conferences.
  • Performed administrative tasks, including revising and finalizing letters, briefs and memos.
  • Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients.
  • Prepared interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents and requests for examination or inspection.
  • Worked alongside attorneys and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
  • Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
  • Supported partners and associates in areas of appellate and complex commercial litigation.

Legal Assistant/Document Processor

Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C.
West Bloomfield Hills, MI. 48302
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Developed working relationships with courts, clients, debtors and attorneys
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes
  • Produced legal documents, including deeds and client correspondence
  • Acted as point of contact for clients and borrowers
  • Assisted up to 3 lawyers
  • Managed accounts and records of clients with high level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread documents and deeds for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting
  • Provided assistance with inbound and outbound document processes, document sorting, logging and work order creation.
  • Worked with internal staff to process documents and sent for closing.
  • Performed document reproduction, printing documents from electronic sources such as email attachments, PDF files and cloud storage.
  • Converted documents from one application to another.

Customer Service Representative

HOPE Program, LLC.
Farmington Hills, MI.
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments
  • Recruited qualified job applicants and made hiring recommendations to management
  • Informed job applicants of job qualifications, duties, compensation, etc
  • Assisted in connecting over 50 individuals with proper resources for free grants in housing and education opportunities.

Office/Teaching Assistant

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI.
09.2009 - 04.2014
  • Delivered messages and ran errands
  • Assisted over 30 students
  • Presented course material under instruction of professor
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep
  • Directed guests and routed deliveries and courier services
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail
  • Greeted numerous visitors, including VIPs, vendors and interview candidates
  • Helped distribute employee notices and mail around office
  • Maintained/cleaned reception area, including lounge and associated areas
  • Screened all visitors and directed them to appropriate employee or office
  • Performed miscellaneous tasks
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.

Education

Master of Science - Public Administration

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
2020

Bachelor of Science - Public Law And Government

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
2014

Skills

  • Litigation Support
  • Trial Preparation
  • Legal Research
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
  • Legal Document Composition
  • Editing and proofreading and writing
  • Relationship building
  • Correspondence
  • Legal/Court Processes
  • Document filing
  • Client service and support
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Exceptional Telephone Etiquette

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Contracts Administrator/Paralegal

Kem-Tec & Associates
05.2022 - Current

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

GARAN LUCOW MILLER, P.C.
03.2021 - 05.2022

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Curley & Berkal, P.C.
03.2018 - 05.2020

Legal Assistant/Document Processor

Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C.
04.2015 - 09.2016

Customer Service Representative

HOPE Program, LLC.
09.2014 - 12.2014

Office/Teaching Assistant

Eastern Michigan University
09.2009 - 04.2014

Master of Science - Public Administration

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science - Public Law And Government

Eastern Michigan University
John Q. Adams