Kaitlyn Gates
East Berlin,PA
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Mooney Law, excelling in legal research and document preparation. Proven ability to enhance client relations and streamline case management. A fast learner with strong organizational skills, adept at navigating legal processes and ensuring compliance, while delivering exceptional client support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant II
Pennsylvania State Police
05.2025 - Current
- Run detailed background checks for firearm purchase/license to carry/evidence return
- Process mental health commitments
- Manage/research files put into research
- Communications with courts, state point of contacts, police, archive records
Server/Bartender
VFW Post 8896
02.2021 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction during dining experiences.
- Managed order accuracy and timely delivery of food and beverages to patrons.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of dining area and kitchen.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and service flow.
Paralegal
Mooney Law
06.2015 - 05.2025
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and enhance attorney strategies.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery motions, ensuring compliance with court rules.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate documentation for efficient retrieval and review.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and preparing exhibits for presentation.
- Greeting clients
- Manage clients billing
Server/Bartender/Front Desk
Cross Keys Motor Inn
08.2013 - 12.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction throughout dining experience.
- Managed order accuracy and timely delivery to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in training new staff on menu knowledge and service standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to uphold establishment's standards.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania, PANo Degree - Business Management
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PASkills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Calendar management
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- Document preparation
- Legal research
- Client relations
- Document drafting
- Document filing
- Writing and editing
- Notary public
- Client support
- Proofreading
- Task prioritization
- Legal/Court processes
- Client service and support
- Case management
- Document editing
Timeline
Legal Assistant II
Pennsylvania State Police
05.2025 - Current
Server/Bartender
VFW Post 8896
02.2021 - Current
Paralegal
Mooney Law
06.2015 - 05.2025
Server/Bartender/Front Desk
Cross Keys Motor Inn
08.2013 - 12.2021
No Degree - Accounting
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
No Degree - Business Management
West Chester University of Pennsylvania