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ANGELA JOHNSON

ANGELA JOHNSON

Atlanta,GA

Summary

A paralegal with over two decades of experience, actively seeking opportunities to utilize an extensive legal background. An exceptional reputation for professional conduct, interpersonal abilities, and communication skills. Detail-oriented nature is evident in proven efficient management of time and projects, always with a keen eye on deadlines. Demonstrated effectiveness in high-stress situations with a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced environments. Dedication, loyal, and tenacious.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Van Sant Law
01.2016 - 05.2024
  • Managed complex, high value cases and performed full range of paralegal tasks from case inception through discovery process and trial in personal injury cases.
  • Drafted and filed pleadings in Federal, State and Probate Court. Prepare for, and attend mediations, depositions, and trial.
  • Conducted Bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents.
  • Ordered, reviewed, and summarized medical records.
  • Analyze and interpret records and discovery responses produced by opposing counsel.
  • Responsible for managing caseload of 60-80 open cases with three attorneys, including managing attorney.
  • Developed firm checklists and conducted case audits on all pre-suit matters.
  • Proficient with client cases in Needles and Neos Software.

Senior Paralegal

Reese-Beisbier And Associates
08.2004 - 12.2015
  • Trained paralegals and associate attorneys during law firm's expansion to ensure attention to detail and company policy.
  • Prepared complaints, answers, agreements, orders, motions, subpoenas, income and expense statements and correspondence to opposing counsel and clients and in preparation to file with Court.
  • Conducted legal research using Lexis.
  • Assisted attorney in developing strategies for case including background research.
  • Prepared witness lists, exhibit lists, and trial exhibits and notebooks.
  • Assisted and attended attorney in courtroom and trial setting.
  • Reviewed discovery requests and prepared comprehensive discovery packages which included disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories, admissions and production requests.
  • Maintained effective communication with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, mediators and judicial assistants regarding cases.
  • Utilized creative problem-solving techniques and negotiated conflicts while maintaining attorney-client confidentiality.
  • Conducted monthly case review and aided managing attorney in prioritizing and perfecting strategies of all cases.
  • Scheduled court hearings, mediations and depositions.
  • Tracked time and billing with TABS 3 Billing Software.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

University of North Georgia
Gainesville, GA
05.2004

Some College (No Degree) -

Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia
Georgia

Skills

  • Court Filing Procedures
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Team collaboration abilities
  • Legal Research Proficiency
  • Legal drafting abilities
  • Court filings
  • Document organization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Legal Research
  • Document Preparation
  • Legal Documentation
  • Document Management
  • Motions preparation
  • Calendar Management

Personal Information

Title: Senior Litigation Paralegal

Timeline

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Van Sant Law
01.2016 - 05.2024

Senior Paralegal

Reese-Beisbier And Associates
08.2004 - 12.2015

Associate of Applied Science -

University of North Georgia

Some College (No Degree) -

Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia

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