Kiersten Dickey
St Louis,MO
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Estate Planning Paralegal
Paralegal Jobs
Chesterfield, MO
06.2026 - Current
- Assist with trust funding, administration, and notice preparation, ensuring 100% compliance with state-specific probate requirements.
- Draft estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
- Coordinate with clients, financial institutions, and advisors to gather critical information, increasing workflow efficiency and reducing delays.
- Conduct legal research on probate statutes and fiduciary responsibilities, strengthening case strategy and compliance.
- Manage court deadlines, e-filings, and billing entries.
Senior Paralegal
Hurley Elder Care Law
Vinings, GA
03.2023 - 05.2026
- Directed legal research for 4 partners, boosting client satisfaction and retention by 40%.
- Drafted 200+ comprehensive trusts and wills, ensuring legal accuracy and reducing preparation time by 10 hours weekly.
- Implemented a standardized system for probate filings, increasing productivity by 40% and ensuring full compliance.
- Identified beneficiaries and improved asset liquidation timelines by 40%, minimizing family disputes.
- Reviewed 150+ creditor claims, reducing estate liabilities by 20%.
- Delivered exceptional client service, increasing positive reviews by 30%.
Paralegal
Sard & Leff, LLC
Atlanta, GA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted client interviews and coordinated legal services, improving workflow efficiency.
- Filed hundreds of alcohol licensing applications across multiple jurisdictions, meeting strict deadlines.
- Implemented improved processes, reducing turnaround times by 20%.
- Managed client communications and scheduling, increasing satisfaction by 25%.
- Prepared attorneys for hearings and filings, improving efficiency by 45%.
Legal Bookkeeping Assistant / Litigation Paralegal
Shapiro, Dicaro & Barak
Rochester, NY
04.2015 - 04.2020
- Enhanced attorney productivity by 15% through administrative and case support.
- Managed case systems ensuring accurate documentation across all proceedings.
- Reduced invoice turnaround time by 50% by improving billing processes.
- Maintained consistent communication with clients and courts, reducing scheduling conflicts by 50%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Bryant & Stratton College
Rochester, NY04.2020
Skills
- Document Preparation
- Legal Writing
- Legal Research
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Professional Communication
- Coordination
- Office Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Prioritization
Timeline
Estate Planning Paralegal
Paralegal Jobs
06.2026 - Current
Senior Paralegal
Hurley Elder Care Law
03.2023 - 05.2026
Paralegal
Sard & Leff, LLC
09.2021 - 03.2023
Legal Bookkeeping Assistant / Litigation Paralegal
Shapiro, Dicaro & Barak
04.2015 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Mercer University
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Bryant & Stratton College