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Kelly Thomas

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Fast-learning professional with experience in legal research and case management. Over five years experience supporting two lawyers that specialize in different areas of law.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Law Office of Richard E. Johnson
08.2019 - Current
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
  • Consistently met deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and working efficiently under pressure.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
  • Reconciled bank statements and credit card accounts for accuracy and completeness.

Author/Owner

Nightmarish Tales, LLC
10.2023 - Current
  • The Children of Chaos and The Rise of Syn was published on 9/5/2024 and is being featured at Midtown Reader.
  • An indie book-publishing company.

Server

Various Companies
08.2011 - 06.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Store Manager

Circle K
02.2009 - 07.2011
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
12-2025

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee, FL
05-2023

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee, FL
05-2023

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Grammar expertise
  • Creative writing
  • Journal entries
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable
  • Office management
  • Office administration
  • Organizational skills

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Interests

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy & Rescue
  • Video Game Design

Timeline

Author/Owner

Nightmarish Tales, LLC
10.2023 - Current

Paralegal

Law Office of Richard E. Johnson
08.2019 - Current

Server

Various Companies
08.2011 - 06.2019

Store Manager

Circle K
02.2009 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Florida State University

Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies

Tallahassee State College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Tallahassee State College
Kelly Thomas