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Jozie Perkins

Frisco,TX

Summary

Driven Legal Assistant with 5 years of experience in civil defense law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Committed to enhance attorney effectiveness by providing information management support and representing the attorney to clients and others.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

The Bassett Firm
Dallas, Texas
05.2025 - Current
  • Transcribe, format, and edit pleadings, discovery, letters/reports.
  • File documents through Efile Texas/AAA/Federal Court filing systems.
  • Process incoming mail/Efiles and update case management software.
  • Assist and support lawyers and paralegals with their work as needed.

Paralegal

The Bassett Firm
Dallas, Texas
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
  • Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
  • Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
  • Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
  • Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
  • Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.

Education

Certification: Paralegal Studies - Paralegal Studies

Arlington Career Institute
Arlington, TX
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Italy High School
Italy, TX
06-2016

Skills

  • Document preparation
  • Legal research
  • Case management
  • E-filing systems
  • Discovery coordination
  • Client communication
  • Knowledge of MS Office and ability to
    work with litigation management
    software systems
  • Type 70 wpm accurately
  • Excellent written and verbal
    communication skills
  • Experience working in a relevant,
    fast-paced legal environment

Timeline

Legal Assistant

The Bassett Firm
05.2025 - Current

Paralegal

The Bassett Firm
07.2023 - 01.2025

Certification: Paralegal Studies - Paralegal Studies

Arlington Career Institute

High School Diploma -

Italy High School