Judith Williams
Mount Holly,New Jersey
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Tort Litigation, Affirmative Litigation, Estates & Trusts law, Collections law and Insurance Fraud Law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal Technician I
State Of New Jersey, L&PS-Division Of Law
03.1992 - Current
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
Trenton, NJNo Degree - Paralegal Studies
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJCertificate - Paralegal Studies
National Academy For Paralegal Studies
Lawrenceville, NJ1990
Skills
- Statement Billings
- Account Administration
- Team Oriented
- Credit Disputes
- Document Statements
- Case Management
- Motions Drafting
- Client Correspondence
- Troubleshooting Complex Problems
- Criminal Law
- Deadline Monitoring
- Work Assignments
- File Pleadings
- Estate Tax Returns
- Administrative Support
- Office Administration
- Assisting Lawyers
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Legal and Court Processes
- Subpoena Service
- Meeting Preparation
- Financial and Estate Planning
- Litigation Support
- Estates and Trusts
- Collections Litigation
- Proficient in Collection Master Program
Additional Information
State of NJ, Office of the Attorney General Experience in Charitable Trusts Unit, Debt Recovery Unit, Insurance Fraud Civil Section, Federal Rights, Corrections & State Police Section, Housing Penalty Enforcement and Tort Litigation Section.
Timeline
Paralegal Technician I
State Of New Jersey, L&PS-Division Of Law
03.1992 - Current
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
No Degree - Paralegal Studies
Mercer County Community College
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
National Academy For Paralegal Studies
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