Kayla Lewis
Bonneau,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal skilled in client communication and case management. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and manage diverse case files to drive efficiency and enhance office productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
West Law Firm, PA
Moncks Corner, SC
02.2021 - 01.2026
- Managed client communications, providing updates on case progress and addressing inquiries.
- Coordinated medical record requests and organized relevant documentation for cases.
- Mentored junior paralegals, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices in the office.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully handling a diverse range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and medical malpractice claims.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Reviewed, edited, and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation for efficient access.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Legal Assistant
Berkeley County Solicitor's Office
Moncks Corner, SC
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Trained junior staff on office procedures and best practices, enhancing team collaboration and ensuring consistency in service delivery.
- Managed case files, both physical and electronic.
- Produced and edited draft and final dockets for court dates.
- Managed correspondence with juveniles' guardians, DJJ, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Managed roll call for juveniles, communicating with guardians to inform them of their need of an attorney for court.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Attended court hearings to take notes.
Legal Assistant
Charleston County Solicitor's Office
Charleston, SC
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed case files and documented compliance with legal procedures.
- Drafted and produced court dockets for juvenile courts.
- Managed correspondence with juveniles' guardians, DJJ, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Ensured juveniles' guardians were served with court dates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC05-2019
Skills
- Case management
- Attorney support
- File and records management
- Case file organization
- Deposition scheduling
- Document management
- Calendar management
- File organization
- Proficient in MS office
- Notary public
Timeline
Paralegal
West Law Firm, PA
02.2021 - 01.2026
Legal Assistant
Berkeley County Solicitor's Office
11.2019 - 02.2021
Legal Assistant
Charleston County Solicitor's Office
05.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Charleston Southern University