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Kimberly Thomas
Paralegal
Milton,FL
Summary
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to both State and Federal Courts. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to multi-level issues of law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Goal-oriented Paralegal experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to multiple types of litigation law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Florida Reqistered Paralegal
Levin Papantonio
Pensacola, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Anti-Terrorism & Catastrophic Injury – Personal Injury
- Improved document organization by implementing comprehensive file management systems for easy access to essential case materials.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas through continuous professional development opportunities such as seminars or webinars.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
- Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Facilitated efficient case resolution by attending depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as necessary to assist attorneys in presentation of evidence or arguments.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Contributed to successful case outcomes through diligent fact investigation and witness interviews.
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation, client counseling and jury selection methods processes for civil litigation.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in billing systems.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining accurate calendars of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
- Promote positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
- Increased collaboration among team members by coordinating meetings, conference calls, and video conferences with internal staff and external parties involved in cases.
- Enhanced case strategy development with comprehensive legal memoranda summarizing research findings for attorney review and consideration.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with State and Federal court to maximize case success.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Paralegal & Workers Compensation Representation
Thomas F. Condon PA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Representing Injured Workers’ Compensation Claimants
Florida Registered Paralegal & Workers Compensation Division Head
Walborsky & Bradley, PLLC
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Representing Injured Workers’ Compensation Claimants
Florida Registered Paralegal/Case Manager & Personal Assistant to Partner
Conroy, Simberg, et. al
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance Defense
Paralegal/Case Manager
Barry Silber, P.A.
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Representing Injured Workers’ Compensation Claimants
Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Case Manager
Eraclides, Johns, et. al
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Workers Compensation Insurance Defense
Education
Board of Directors: Parliamentarian -
Northwest Florida Paralegal Association
Commission No.: (GG087871) -
Notary Public of Florida
Florida Bar (#0272276) -
Florida Registered Paralegal
(2016) -
Facial Specialist - Pensacola Junior College
Independent Coursework – FL Registered Paralegal
Pensacola Junior College - Florida (1999) -
Associates of Science - Paralegal/Legal Assisting
Pensacola Junior College - Pensacola, Florida (1991) -
Certificate in Nursing — Certified Nursing Asst
Skills
- Professional appearance and calm demeanor
- Comprehensive knowledge of handling office tasks
- Self-motivated with excellent customer service skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently or a team environment
- Positive attitude, attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
- Extensive knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, etc
- Excellent in communication
- Relationship building skills with polished telephone etiquette
- Ability to work under pressure and complete time sensitive tasks
- Experience in legal court order process and legal documents
- Familiarity with all legal documents
- Experience working with rigid deadlines and continual changes
- Effective skill to comprehend, analyze, apply and communicate complex written legal documents
- Effective skill examining and interpreting information quickly and accurately
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effective skill performing mathematical calculations and working accurately with numbers
- Maintain and oversee numerous client files with daily communication with clients and counsels
- Schedule all conferences, depositions, court events, conferences with counsel(s); maintain attorney calendars
- Ability to work Remote from home with fully functional dedicated working office
- Draft & file all legal documents (ie pleadings, orders and responses)
- Court Filing
- Legal Analysis
- Interviewing witnesses
- Legal writing
- Legal Research
- Document filing
- File and Records Management
- File Organization
- Case Summaries
- Client Communication
- Research and data collection
- Records Management
- Notary Public
- Document drafting
- Case Management
- Administrative Support
- Exceptional writer
- Civil Law
- Account Administration
- Database Research
- Litigation Support
- Exhibit preparation
- Deposition Summaries
- Discovery Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Document organization
- Attention to Detail
- Legal and Court Processes
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Court Document Filing
- Pleading drafting
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Legal Document Preparation
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Filing System Organization
- Document Editing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Client Support
- Team building
- Relationship Building
- Effective Multitasking
- Analytical Thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Appointment Scheduling
- Employee Training
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Case File Management
- Analytical Skills
- Document Management
- Work Prioritization
- Data Confidentiality
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Legal Correspondence
- Good Judgment and Decision Making
- Document Preparation
- Legal jargon knowledge
- Negotiation
- Contract Review
Referencesavailable
References available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- American Cancer Society, Publicity Chair - Pace/Milton Relay for Life, 10/01/2013, 05/01/2014
- American Cancer Society, Team Captain for Relay for Life "Kimberly Kaye & The Cancer Kickers”, 2014
- American Cancer Society, Team Captain for Relay for Life "Dare2Dream”, 10/01/2012, 05/01/2014
- Krewe of Les Harlequins, 2019, present
- Krewe of Aphrodite, 2020, present
- Krewe of Lafitte (Board Wife), 2016, present
Certification
- Graduate of Pensacola State College Paralegal/Legal Assistance Program, 1997-1999;
- The Florida Bar, Florida Registered Paralegal - Licensed 7/2021 to present;
- Areas of Expertise:
- Workers' Compensation
- Social Security Disability
- Catastrophic Injury
- Personal Injury
- Mass Torts
- Anti-Terrorism
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Prior Supervision of team of 10 staff members, from all aspects, workflow, hours, drafting of documents, proven leadership, proven ability to work individually or in a team setting.
- Managed more than 300 client cases per week.
- Achieved successful rulings by the Judge's completing multifunctional tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained more than 300 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to 300 files per day.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with our Anti-Terrorism team in the development of Wave selection, completion and presentment.
- Achieved positive results by introducing "Client Profiles" for data management and follow up tasks.
Affiliations
- American Society of Safety Professionals
Software
Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programsInterests
Singing
Dancing
Learning
Kindness
Timeline
Florida Reqistered Paralegal
Levin Papantonio
06.2020 - Current
Paralegal & Workers Compensation Representation
Thomas F. Condon PA
01.2017 - 01.2020
Florida Registered Paralegal & Workers Compensation Division Head
Walborsky & Bradley, PLLC
01.2010 - 01.2014
Florida Registered Paralegal/Case Manager & Personal Assistant to Partner
Conroy, Simberg, et. al
01.2005 - 01.2010
Paralegal/Case Manager
Barry Silber, P.A.
01.2002 - 01.2005
Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Case Manager
Eraclides, Johns, et. al
01.2001 - 01.2002
Board of Directors: Parliamentarian -
Northwest Florida Paralegal Association
Commission No.: (GG087871) -
Notary Public of Florida
Florida Bar (#0272276) -
Florida Registered Paralegal
(2016) -
Facial Specialist - Pensacola Junior College
Independent Coursework – FL Registered Paralegal
Pensacola Junior College - Florida (1999) -
Associates of Science - Paralegal/Legal Assisting
Pensacola Junior College - Pensacola, Florida (1991) -
Certificate in Nursing — Certified Nursing Asst
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