Kimberly Marquette
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dependable Paralegal able to exercise independent judgment and sound decision-making. Successful at preparing detailed and thorough material for legal counsel.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebeneck & Eck, PLLC
Pittsburgh , Pa
04.2022 - Current
- Achieve minimum billing requirements every month.
- Organize client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Identify and analyze legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- File pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Participate in client interviews, observe questioning process and documented information.
- Enter client data into WorldDox to manage records and customer relationships.
- Prepare clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Organize exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Review and summarize medical records.
- Assist managing attorney in Workers Compensation cases.
- Enter request for Workers Compensation Subpoenas into WCAIS.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
- Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
- Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
- Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits, taking notes, and ensuring all necessary materials were available.
Business Owner
Cork and Bubble Machine
Pittsburgh , PA
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Determine pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Keep records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Interview, train and supervise employees.
- Manage operation budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Reconcile daily sales, prepare bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Use excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Use strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Appraise inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Form and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Develop business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
- Create invoices and estimates through QuickBooks.
- Coordinate vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
- Organized event facility, beverage selections and visual arrangements.
- Lead site walk-through and meetings prior to events.
- Confer with customers to gather event requirements and explore opportunities.
- Attend and participate in corporate events.
- Document events with details in customer preferences, financial considerations and successes and failures.
- Suggest catering services and drink options for different types of events.
Paralegal
Weiss Burkardt and Kramer, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Drafted settlement agreements, expulsion agreements, and other legal documents associated with due process.
- Drafted policy revisions for Pittsburgh Public Schools.
- Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
- Worked with attorneys to resolve legal complaints.
- Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence.
- Gathered and organized documentation for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions and trial evidence.
- Drafted Power Points presentations for managing attorney and staff.
- Maintained knowledge on case status, reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Completed case research via LexisNexis and Westlaw databases.
Bartender
Grant Street Tavern
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2007 - 11.2020
- Delivered food and beverage orders within established timeframes.
- Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages.
- Operated credit card machines correctly and quickly.
- Accurately and quickly calculated checks and made change. Accurately balanced cash register at all times.
- Assisted co-workers.
- Attempted to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking.
Sales Assistant
Shorebridge Wealth Management
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and enhance loyalty and retention.
- Articulated value of various financial products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and insurance policies; educated clients on benefits of individual products.
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets and developed administrative and logistical reports.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones.
- Set up and maintained physical and electronic filing systems.
Office Manager
John J. Gmiter Funeral Home
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking hotel rooms, car rentals and airfare for staff traveling to domestic and international locations.
- Automated office operations to manage client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Oversaw office financial management, including AP/AR and payroll administration.
- Created and managed electronic customer records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to billing and accounts receivable.
- Served as main point of contact for outside vendors.
- Completed billing, collections and reporting duties on daily basis.
- Ensured that all operations met federal and state laws.
- Organized software licenses and handled all system updates.
Legal Secretary
James Sheets, Esq.
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2012 - 09.2012
- Maintained master calendar for client appointments and court appearances.
- Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
- Opened new client files and new matters in CMS.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
- Composed and revised legal documents such as letters and depositions.
- Recorded and monitored court appearance dates.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Early Childhood Educator
South Side Children's School
Pittsburgh, PA
10.1998 - 02.2006
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems.
- Supervised children on field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos. Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Helped children reach milestones in the area of self-care.
- Maintained daily records of children’s individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Established a safe play environment for the children.
- Distributed quarterly educational assessments, similar to report cards, to each parent.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
2012
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Allegheny County
2006
Skills
- Inventory Management
- MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skill
- Mail management
- Claims appeal procedures
- Meeting planning
- OSHA regulations
- Project management
- Note taking
- Schedule management
- Worldox
- Tabs3 Billing
- WCAIS
Certification
Notary August 2017 - August 2021
QuickBooks Workshop September 2017
Timeline
Paralegal
Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebeneck & Eck, PLLC
04.2022 - Current
Business Owner
Cork and Bubble Machine
10.2019 - 12.2023
Paralegal
Weiss Burkardt and Kramer, LLC
04.2019 - 04.2022
Sales Assistant
Shorebridge Wealth Management
03.2018 - 04.2019
Office Manager
John J. Gmiter Funeral Home
03.2014 - 03.2018
Legal Secretary
James Sheets, Esq.
02.2012 - 09.2012
Bartender
Grant Street Tavern
12.2007 - 11.2020
Early Childhood Educator
South Side Children's School
10.1998 - 02.2006
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Community College of Allegheny County
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