Kelly O'Keefe
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Liability Auditor
DMCG, Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Audit finalized extradition packets sent to District Attorney's Office.
- Review writ of removals and ensure timely sent to District Attorney's Office.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Ensure proper responses to inquiries from court personnel, District Attorney and County Counsel's office.
- Confirm inmate custody verifications and hold.
- Managed communication with courts regarding status of motions and granted orders.
- Mail, fax and arrange for delivery of legal documentation and correspondence.
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondences to promote timely communication.
- File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents.
Paralegal
California Court Services
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Paralegal Inter.
California Court Services
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed front desk area, greeted, and escorted visitors to appointments.
- Maintained tracking logs and maintained up-to-minute status of all confidential documents.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Assisted colleagues in their tasks when needed, fostering a supportive work environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Platt College
01.2016
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- File and Records Management
- Attention to Detail
- Court Document Filing
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Document Preparation
- Calendar Management
- Administrative Support
- Attorney Support
- Effective Multitasking
Personal Information
Title: Paralegal
Timeline
Legal Liability Auditor
DMCG, Inc.
09.2017 - 08.2020
Paralegal
California Court Services
02.2015 - 10.2017
Paralegal Inter.
California Court Services
03.2014 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Platt College
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