Kayla Jones
Sumerduck,VA
Summary
Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document preparation, and case management, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Ashwell & Ashwell
11 2024 - Current
- Reduce attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Manage scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Reduce case backlog by efficiently prioritizing and organizing diverse paralegal tasks.
- Draft and filed pleadings in the appropriate courts.
- Open client files and file necessary pleadings
Deputy Clerk
Fauquier Juvenile Domestic Relations Court
10 2022 - 11 2024
- Provided legal information to the public in a manner that someone without legal knowledge can easily understand.
- Managed Dockets which include criminal, civil, DSS and DCSE cases.
- Preformed Courtroom Clerk duties such as scheduling hearings, drafting orders and assisting Judges on the bench.
- Exercised confidentiality to protect private information.
- Handled a high volume of calls, emails and office visitors.
- Effectively communicated with other entities such as Sheriff's Offices, Court Service Units and other Clerk's Offices.
Legal Assistant
Huttar Law
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed calendars and handled office scheduling by making notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team using PracticePanther and Zola Suite.
- Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating trial logistics.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fauquier High School
Warrenton, VA05-2020
Skills
- Filing systems
- Document Preparation
- Telephone Etiquette
- Administrative tasks
- Attention to Detail
- Calendar Management
- Case Management
- Legal writing
- Attorney Support
- Court Filing
- Criminal laws
- Legal jargon knowledge
- Legal Research
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Huttar Law
08.2020 - 07.2022
Paralegal
Ashwell & Ashwell
11 2024 - Current
Deputy Clerk
Fauquier Juvenile Domestic Relations Court
10 2022 - 11 2024
High School Diploma -
Fauquier High School
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