Kierra Gill
Kalamazoo
Summary
As a Professional a with strong background in legal support, and helping others achieve the best version of themselves, I am equipped with handling a variety of tasks in a fast past environment. Having strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, will make me a reliable asset for ensuring that others feel supported and heard. I am looking to continue to grow within a role that allows me to broaden my skills and help those around me broaden theirs. I will aim to create a positive and productive work environment by communicating with team members, setting clear goals and holding accountability. I am known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving to be a reliable asset to the team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Kalamazoo Defender
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Accurately enter detailed case and client information, notes, and data in Legal Server
- Drafting legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Assisting with trial preparation including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders and appendices for depositions and court filings
- Maintain attorney calendar by scheduling client appointments, conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, etc.
- Recording and monitoring court appearance dates, evidence, pleadings, and filing requirements
- Serve as liaison between attorneys and prosecutors, probation officers, bailiffs, judges, criminal justice agencies, social service providers, other agencies, jurisdictions, and/or clients.
- Build positive relationships with clients by communicating court dates, Village processes, and other inquiries by telephone, email, text or in person.
- Process and file legal documents/subpoenas and other client forms. Obtain documents by FOIA, subpoena and other investigation and discovery methods.
- Maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- 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.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Paralegal
STINAR, ZENDEJAS, BURRELL & WILHELMI, PLLC.
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Provide administrative support to one or more attorneys.
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
- Perform initial screening of clients.
- Preparation of file requests and engagement letters
- Corresponding with clients to include sending documents and correspondence to clients in order to keep them acquainted with the status of their case.
- Transcribing dictation
- Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
- Proof and electronically file various legal documents.
- Docketing court deadlines
- Maintain electronic and paper client files.
- Scheduling and setting of depositions, mediations arbitrations, client appointments, etc. as directed.
- Manage and update listing of current cases.
Aviation Administration
United States Navy
04.2013 - 04.2021
- Responsible for updating charts and documentation on aircraft maintenance and reliability.
- Organized and operated libraries of aircraft technical publications, reports, and maintenance data
- Performed many clerical and administrative duties such as filing and typing.
- Operated computer database and system analysis to ensure quality control of aircraft.
- Maintained engine logbooks and associated aircraft records.
- Administratively kept files in order according to their names and/or functions.
Legal Assistant
The Gasper Law Group, PLLC.
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Provide assistance to the Managing Paralegal and Attorney
- Answer numerous phone calls pertaining to Clients Case Statuses
- Drafting legal documents
- Conduct legal research in ICCES.
- Maintain and Organize Files
- Mailing out proper correspondence to those concerned
- Help Attorneys prepare for meetings, trials, and hearings.
- Maintained scheduling and case status charts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12-2020
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Project Management
- Meticulous Data Entry
- Organization skills
- MS Office/Excel
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Legal research
- Office administration
- Document drafting
- Notary public
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- Administrative support
- Legal writing
- File organization
- Proofreading
- Attorney support
- Trial preparation assistance
- File and records management
- Case summaries
- Court filing
- Exhibit preparation
- Legal terminology
- Legal and court processes
Timeline
Paralegal
Kalamazoo Defender
09.2021 - 06.2025
Paralegal
STINAR, ZENDEJAS, BURRELL & WILHELMI, PLLC.
03.2021 - 06.2021
Legal Assistant
The Gasper Law Group, PLLC.
08.2020 - 02.2021
Aviation Administration
United States Navy
04.2013 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
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