Friendly Paralegal with background in various office settings. Knowledgeable about security, service and clerical requirements. Takes on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management abilities and resourceful approach.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
UServe, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Managed case files, organized evidence, and maintained clear documentation for attorneys.
Communicated effectively with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel to facilitate case progress.
Coordinated schedules for court appearances, meetings, and deadlines to enhance workflow efficiency.
Implemented document management systems to streamline information retrieval processes.
Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Paralegal
Huie, Fernambucq And Stewart
08.2021 - 09.2024
Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules.
Answered client calls to respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.
Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
Organized evidence, exhibits, motions and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court standards.
Conducted legal research to support case preparation and client representation.
Assisted in trial preparation by summarizing depositions and compiling exhibits.
Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Mentored junior paralegals on best practices in legal support and case management techniques.
Paralegal/Receptionist
Simpson, McMahan, Glick & Burford
11.2019 - 08.2021
Answer and transfer phone calls promptly.
Tracked Billing Hours
Prepare exhibits, chronologies and summaries for trial, indexed with Trial Notebook for swift retrieval.
File Subpoenas, Notice of Intents, etc.
Prepare Deposition Summaries for Attorneys.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Helped in preparation of legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
BRANCH MANAGER
Provest Litigation Services
08.2013 - 11.2019
Manage 18 process servers for the State of Alabama.
Assistant to In-House Counsel and Compliance Director.
Answer and transfer phone calls.
Prepare returns to be e-filed.
Manage local servers and their work to ensure they adhere to clients’ strict guidelines.
Handle confidential information.
MANAGER
10.2012 - 08.2013
LIBBIE’S NAILS AND TANNING.
Responsible for hiring Libbie’s Tanning Salon employees and preparing the schedule for each employee.
Responsible for tanning beds are clean as to the guidelines by the State of Alabama.
Ensuring each customer's experience is satisfaction.
Educated clients on skin care procedures and products.
Promptly answered multi-line phone, returned clients calls and scheduled appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gardendale High School
Gardendale, AL
08.2009 - 05.2012
Paralegal Certificate -
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
07.2020 - 09.2020
Skills
Correspondence distribution
Additional Information
Notary Public 2018-2022
References Available Upon Request
Proficient in Alafile, Alacourt, Adobe and Microsoft Office