Keith Murphy
Clearwater
Summary
Senior Litigation Paralegal with over 20 years of experience in community association litigation, commercial litigation and construction defects matters. Excellent in drafting pleadings and other legal documents, as well as managing high-volume caseloads, complemented by a positive attitude and strong client communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
05.2002 - 02.2025
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for [Type] cases.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
- Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to [Type] legal proceedings.
- Streamlined deposition preparation process by summarizing transcripts efficiently, allowing attorneys more time for strategic planning.
Paralegal/Office Assistant
Stein, Ford Schaaf & Towzey, LLP
03.1998 - 05.2002
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Segal Institute
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Drafting pleadings
- Positive attitude
- Case analysis
- Document drafting
- Court filings
- Notary public
- Organizing and categorizing
- Document preparation
- Verbal communication
- Legal research
- Document management
- Client communication
- Research and data collection
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
05.2002 - 02.2025
Paralegal/Office Assistant
Stein, Ford Schaaf & Towzey, LLP
03.1998 - 05.2002
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Segal Institute
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