Julie Mason
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Efficient Paralegal skilled at supporting legal proceedings relating to all law areas, including criminal, civil and healthcare law. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Desiring to bring 6 years of experience in legal support to a challenging new position with room for advancement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Hovde, Dassow + Deets
Indianapolis, Indiana
02.2022 - Current
- Assist counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepare legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Identify appropriate judicial decisions relevant to cases.
- Conduct detailed client intakes and entering information into company database.
- Coordinate trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Analyze evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling, and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
- Mitigate legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
- Research state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents
Firefighter/EMT
Jackson Township Fire Department
Arcadia, Indiana
10.2020 - Current
- Drive and operate structural pumpers, tankers, ambulances and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
- Complete training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks
- Maintain levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care
- Control wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival
- Conduct equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Develop and maintain rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Direct evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic
Legal Assistant
United States Attorney's Office
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Kept cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions and inputting information into file databases and case management software
- Prepared for trials by organizing exhibits and other key evidence
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting
- Organized key evidence and exhibits to prepare for trials
- Drafted and filed all court documents and legal pleadings on behalf of attorneys
- Managed legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
- Conducted routine discovery
- Subpoenaed witnesses for trial and grand jury testimony
Legal Assistant
Wicomico County State's Attorney
Salisbury, United States
10.2016 - 07.2020
- Collected and prepared pre-trial discoveries, records and evidence, including interviews of victims, witnesses and law enforcement
- Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responded to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits
- Drafted and filed all court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
- Conducted background investigations on defendants and witnesses
- Subpoenaed pertinent records for criminal cases
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
Firefighter/EMT
Salisbury Fire Department
Salisbury, Maryland
11.2017 - 07.2020
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
- Perform a variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools
- Evaluate situations at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property as well as assisting in the preservation of evidence
- Prepare citizens to prevent fire damage by develop and conduct education and training programs
Administrative Assistant
Department Of Emergency Services
Salisbury, MD
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Developed and maintained liaisons with county departments and similar entities in order to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, exchange of personnel and equipment
- Developed and performed tests and evaluations of emergency management plans in accordance with local, state & federal regulations
- Inspect local facilities in order to determine their operational and functional capacities in emergency situations
- Maintained and updated all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans
- Assisted in EOC operations during emergency situations
Crime/Intelligence Analyst
Salisbury Police Department
Salisbury, MD
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations
- Created confidential law enforcement bulletins regarding crime trends, wanted persons and officers safety
- Prepared local, state and federally mandated Uniform Crime and Arrest Reports
- Prepared charts, graphs, maps and reports in order to track and present findings related to criminal activity
- Prepared photo suspect arrays and background checks on potential suspects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD12.1994
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Self Motivated
- Multi-Tasking/Flexibility
- Deadline Oriented
- Strong Communication Skills
- Highly Organized
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Research
- Legal Terminology
Certification
- NCIC CN2 Certified
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Hazardous Materials Operations certification
- Firefighter I & II
- NIMS 100, 106, 120, 200, 230, 240,241, 242, 244, 300, 315, 321, 324, 362, 400, 547, 556, 559, 700, 701, 702, 703, 775, 800, 900, 907, 2900.
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Paralegal
Hovde, Dassow + Deets
02.2022 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Jackson Township Fire Department
10.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
United States Attorney's Office
08.2020 - 02.2022
Firefighter/EMT
Salisbury Fire Department
11.2017 - 07.2020
Legal Assistant
Wicomico County State's Attorney
10.2016 - 07.2020
Administrative Assistant
Department Of Emergency Services
09.2015 - 10.2016
Crime/Intelligence Analyst
Salisbury Police Department
10.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Salisbury University
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