Justina Knight
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with over 9 years of experience in legal, finance, contract management, and construction within the civilian sector, specializing in the insurance industry, and complemented by extensive supply chain management experience as a U.S. Air Force Reservist with an active Secret Security Clearance. Brings a strong, diverse background in legal affairs, negotiation, operations, logistics, procurement, and quality management, gained through leading domestic and international initiatives. Proven expertise in managing complex agreements while ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risk, with strong skills in financial analysis, budgeting, cost containment, and strategic thinking to optimize contract performance and advance organizational objectives. Recognized for thriving in both independent and team environments, leveraging a disciplined work ethic, and adaptability to exceed expectations. Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs and legal software, with a passion for driving growth, efficiency, and service excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Pappas Grubbs Price PC
Austin, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Draft, review, and manage contracts, pleadings, and legal documents across contracting, premises and product liability, insurance law, and construction litigation, supporting 4 attorneys and a caseload of 150.
- Conduct legal research and case law analysis to support litigation, contract disputes, and alternative dispute resolution in insurance, construction, and liability matters.
- Negotiate personal injury and contract dispute resolutions to help clients receive timely compensation and avoid trial, while supporting attorneys in arbitration and mediation strategy.
- Assist with contract negotiations and collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and legal compliance.
- Manage complex litigation and contract portfolios, ensuring adherence to deadlines, regulatory requirements, and contributing to due diligence and risk management efforts.
- Lead vendor bidding and evaluation process to select optimal legal software solutions for firm-wide implementation; collaborate with project teams to establish and operationalize new systems.
- Maintain confidential case and contract files using electronic filing systems; file court and arbitration documents while liaising with courts, insurers, legal counsel, and government agencies.
- Coordinate scheduling for depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and court appearances, ensuring timely case progression and compliance with legal standards.
Military Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force Reserve Command
Charleston, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
- Applying analytic methods or tools to understand, predict or control logistics operations while training and supervising incoming personnel and monitoring their progress.
- Receive supply requests, review and approve for completeness and conformity to guidelines, maintaining accountability of all materials.
- Perform daily tasks such as dispatching, ordering parts, creating, closing and modifying work orders, inventory management and transportation.
- Researches and resolves item identification issues by utilizing numerous supply systems.
- Proactively communicates with internal departments, warehouses, carriers, exercising excellent customer service and satisfaction.
Deployment
West Asia
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Established and maintained relationships with domestic and international suppliers, contracting companies, and host nation counterparts to support global procurement and supply chain operations.
- Negotiated pricing, availability, and contract terms, ensuring compliance with company policies and international regulations.
- Coordinated logistics and procurement activities including warehousing, shipping, receiving, and inventory management across domestic and international operations.
- Utilized supply chain management systems to track inventory, process orders, and improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Conducted inventory audits and managed replenishment schedules, enhancing stock accuracy and mission readiness.
- Developed and implemented an inventory tracking system, significantly improved accuracy and streamlined monitoring processes.
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure quality and timely delivery; documented workflows and process improvements to optimize operations.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies governing procurement and supply chain processes.
Paralegal
Hardison & Cochran
Raleigh, NC
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and clincher documents, in accordance with state Workers’ Compensation laws.
- Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and meetings with attorneys, clients, and medical providers.
- Gather, review, and summarize medical records, wage statements, employment history, and other evidence to support case evaluations and claim resolutions.
- Assist attorneys with case preparation for hearings, mediations, and trials by managing documentation, deadlines, and correspondence through legal case management software.
- Communicate with clients, healthcare providers, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel to provide case updates, gather information, and resolve documentation needs.
- Support due diligence by gathering PO- related documents during legal reviews, audits, or litigation involving contract or vendor disputes.
- Review and finalize settlement and clincher agreements, ensuring legal accuracy and compliance with state commission procedures.
Paralegal
Hawk Law
Columbia, SC
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Drafted and filed pleadings, discovery documents, settlement agreements, and court filings for premises liability cases, ensuring accuracy and adherence to court procedures and litigation deadlines.
- Coordinated medical evaluations, site inspections, depositions, mediations, and court appearances; tracked case milestones from intake through resolution using legal case management software.
- Analyzed incident reports, medical records, insurance policies, and surveillance evidence to prepare case summaries, damage calculations, and support liability assessments.
- Served as a liaison between clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel to gather documentation, communicate updates, and facilitate pre-trial resolution.
- Assisted attorneys in all stages of litigation and trial preparation, including drafting correspondence, organizing trial binders, preparing witnesses, and managing case exhibits.
- Supported contract management by preparing, reviewing, and processing contract amendments and maintaining vendor agreements, purchase orders (POs), and internal compliance records.
- Conducted legal and factual research to support liability defense or plaintiff strategies; coordinated with process servers, investigators, and third-party contractors for case development and service of process.
- Ensured timely and accurate documentation of all legal and administrative actions related to premises liability claims, including slip-and-fall, negligent security, and hazardous conditions cases.
Education
Master of Legal Studies - Sports Law & Contract Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ, USA01.2027
Airman Leadership School -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA, USA12.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, tracking KPIs)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Transcription and Dictation
- Billing and Invoicing
- Budgeting and cost control
- Court filing (Federal & State)
- Legal research software (LexisNexis, Westlaw) FindLaw, Justia, Pacer)
- Case Management Software (Clio, Needles, Quickbooks, Salesforce, I-Manage)
- Supply Chain Software (ILS-S, Logiquest, GO81, Blade)
- Contract management software (eg, Icertis, Conga, DocuSign CLM)
Awards
Airman of Year Award (2024)
Certifications
Supply Chain Certification (2021)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deployment
West Asia
03.2025 - 07.2025
Legal Secretary
Pappas Grubbs Price PC
02.2024 - Current
Military Supply Chain Manager
United States Air Force Reserve Command
08.2021 - Current
Paralegal
Hardison & Cochran
07.2020 - 08.2023
Paralegal
Hawk Law
03.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Legal Studies - Sports Law & Contract Management
Arizona State University
Airman Leadership School -
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
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