KAYLA GRAY
VANCEBORO,NC
Summary
Talented professional with demonstrated experience providing administrative support services. Experienced in using variety of software applications and calendar management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Janice Panza Law
New Bern, NC
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Researched complex issues across multiple databases and worked with support resources to resolve issues.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Paralegal
Schmalzle, Georgelas& Ross
Leesburg, VA
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for Number- attorney office
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation
- Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings
- Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
- Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
Legal Assistant
Ricci Law Firm
Greenville, NC
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials
- Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys
- Supported partners and associates in areas of appellate and complex commercial litigation
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
Legal Assistant
Dugan & Leger PLLC, NC
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters
- Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Administrative Assistant
SCS Builders
- Wilmington Creating Invoices
- Designing company logo Answering phones
- Contacting contractors for various jobs
Intern
Court
Burgaw, NC
- Sort incoming mail by department Filing incoming documents
- Assist in retrieving files for court docket Assisting Family Court Clerk in locating files Copying file inquiries
Catering Manager
Peaden's Grill and Cafeteria
Greenville
01.2006 - 08.2014
- Responsible for assisting in the planning of events for clients Customer Service
- Scheduling Menu Planning
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 11.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Miller Motte College
Wilmington, NC 05.2015 - 07.2017
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PITT Community College
Greenville, NCSkills
Confidentiality Understanding Case File Preparation Correspondence and Legal Forms Draftingundefined
Certification
CNP - Certified Notary Public
Work Availability
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Southern New Hampshire University
11.2022 - Current
CNP - Certified Notary Public
03-2021
Paralegal
Janice Panza Law
01.2021 - 05.2021
Paralegal
Schmalzle, Georgelas& Ross
03.2019 - 07.2019
Legal Assistant
Ricci Law Firm
11.2018 - 03.2019
Legal Assistant
Dugan & Leger PLLC, NC
09.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Miller Motte College
05.2015 - 07.2017
Catering Manager
Peaden's Grill and Cafeteria
01.2006 - 08.2014
Administrative Assistant
SCS Builders
Intern
Court
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PITT Community College
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