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Josh Gourley

Summary

Motivated Litigation Paralegal with 5 years of expertly preparing for cases and supporting attorneys with technical, clerical, and professional matters. Background includes reviewing discovery sets from corporate defendants, drafting motions and managing litigation calendars. Excellent communication and planning skills with a hardworking and dedicated nature.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Kaster, Lynch, Farrar & Ball
05.2022 - 09.2023

Promoted to senior role for case-related performance and firm success.

  • Created visual displays such as timelines, graphs and PowerPoint slides to explain complex concepts during trials.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to directly assist the lead attorney with the proceedings.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues to provide assistance to associate attorneys for polished briefs.
  • Coordinated with expert witnesses in preparation for depositions and trial.

Litigation Paralegal

Kaster, Lynch Farrar & Ball
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for product liability and wrongful death cases.
  • Prepared detailed presentations for hearings and high-profile mediations.
  • Maintained the firm calendar and scheduled depositions, hearings, and travel.
  • Reviewed discovery responses and documents from corporate defendants in a fast paced work environment.

Retirement Plan Analyst

ASB Financial
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Tracked 401K eligibility and managed enrollment and administration of company retirement and financial benefits plans.
  • Maintained sensitive information with strict confidentiality and modeled ethics, professionalism and service orientation in employee interactions.
  • Assisted with employee and manager benefits inquiries and routinely handled complex questions and resolutions.

Education

Major: Sociology -

Florida State University
Tallahassee

Kappa Sigma
Vice President

Tim Tebow Foundation
Night To Shine

Skills

  • Legal Documentation
  • Case Support Skills
  • Motion Preparation
  • Court Scheduling
  • Trial Proceedings
  • Electronic Discovery
  • Court Document Filing
  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Electronic Filing System Organization
  • Case Analysis
  • Review of Pleadings
  • Superb Legal Research Skills

Hobbies and Interests

  • Golf League with Dad
  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • College Football

Timeline

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Kaster, Lynch, Farrar & Ball
05.2022 - 09.2023

Litigation Paralegal

Kaster, Lynch Farrar & Ball
01.2019 - 05.2022

Retirement Plan Analyst

ASB Financial
09.2018 - 01.2019

Major: Sociology -

Florida State University

Kappa Sigma

Tim Tebow Foundation
Josh Gourley