Kaitlyn Woods
Choctaw,OK
Summary
Paralegal with five years of experience in Family Law, Personal Injury, and Criminal Defense, bringing a strong foundation in legal research, case management, and client advocacy. Proven ability to draft motions and legal memoranda with precision, support attorneys through all phases of litigation, and navigate sensitive client matters with professionalism and empathy. Committed to advancing legal knowledge and pursuing a career in law to effect meaningful change.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Maurice Woods, II PLLC / McAtee & Woods
07.2025 - Current
- I am currently employed by Maurice Woods, II and his personal Paralegal assisting with Business law, Contracts, Insurance Defense, Aviation law, and Personal Injury.
Lead Paralegal/ Office Manager
Yarborough Law Group
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed the Office and Two (2) Legal assistants
- Drafted Legal documents including but not limited to Motions, Briefs, and Pleadings.
- Managed, drafted, and requested discovery.
- Firm Filings in Oklahoma, Texas and Federal
- Attended Hearings, Depositions, and Trials with attorney for Family Law, Criminal Defense, as well as Personal Injury
- Hosted Firm meetings to discuss cases and lead docket reviews.
- Meetings with clients to discuss discovery as well as meetings before hearings to discuss hearing process and expectations
- Managed all Email and Mail Correspondence with Opposing Counsel, GALs, Judges, Court Clerks and Clients
- Family and Criminal Defense
Paralegal
Cannon and Associates
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Drafted Motions and Firm Pleadings and filed them in court.
- Maintained legal calendar, scheduling appointments and interviews and providing reminders of court appearances.
- Handled sensitive and proprietary information with discretion and confidentiality
Paralegal
Kirkendall Dwyer, LLC
2022 - 2022
Paralegal
Cain Law Office
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Drafted legal correspondence and managed the preparation of court filings
- Maintained client communication, effectively conveying updates on case progress and responding to inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science, Pre Law Focus
Oklahoma City University
01.2023
Paralegal Studies -
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK01.2021
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Case Management
- Trial Preparation
- Notary public
- Court filing
- Civil law
- Corporate law
- Brief writing
Timeline
Paralegal
Maurice Woods, II PLLC / McAtee & Woods
07.2025 - Current
Lead Paralegal/ Office Manager
Yarborough Law Group
03.2024 - 02.2025
Paralegal
Cannon and Associates
08.2023 - 10.2023
Paralegal
Cain Law Office
06.2020 - 01.2021
Paralegal
Kirkendall Dwyer, LLC
2022 - 2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science, Pre Law Focus
Oklahoma City University
Paralegal Studies -
Rose State College