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Kristina Hamilton-Smith

Kingwood,TX

Summary

Ambitious Paralegal with over 15 years of proven experience providing legal support in family, criminal and probate cases. Effectual in accomplishing multiple tasks to achieve timely project completion. Able to work calmly with all parties during stressful situations. Compassionate with demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication with attorneys, clients and opposing parties. Seeking an employment opportunity which will open the door to further professional development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Bayley Law Firm
01.2021 - 09.2024
  • Provided administrative support, managed communication between counsel, client and court, organized case files, scheduled meetings, prepared pleadings, ensured compliance with court rules, e-filed documents, communicated with clients, prepared mediation documents, drafted responses to discovery, organized deposition and trial exhibits, collaborated with attorneys and vendors, maintained confidentiality.

Senior Legal Assistant

The Cusic Law Firm, P.C.
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Coordinated mediations, discussed mediation processes with clients, prepared mediation documents, assisted clients with financial statements, coordinated Chapter 33 cases, prepared documentation for hearings, managed accounts payable and receivable.

Legal Secretary

The Law Office of Linda A. Thompson
10.2015 - 02.2018
  • Coordinated mediations, prepared pleadings and orders, scheduled meetings and hearings, maintained attorney's schedule, processed incoming mail and calls.

Paralegal

McKeel Law Firm
06.2004 - 09.2015
  • Prepared and reviewed legal documents, drafted office memorandums, organized case files, scheduled court hearings, conducted client interviews, assisted attorneys in legal meetings and trials.

Education

Criminal Justice -

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
01.1989

High school diploma -

Little Rock Central High
Little Rock, AR
05.1987

Skills

  • Extensive experience with online legal document preparation and e-filing systems
  • Knowledge of the legal process and procedures
  • Experienced in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook and Excel
  • High Degree of integrity, loyalty and professionalism
  • Outstanding typing skills
  • Office Administration
  • Notary Public
  • Case Management
  • Client Communication
  • Interviewing witnesses
  • Pleading drafting

Timeline

Paralegal

Bayley Law Firm
01.2021 - 09.2024

Senior Legal Assistant

The Cusic Law Firm, P.C.
02.2018 - 03.2021

Legal Secretary

The Law Office of Linda A. Thompson
10.2015 - 02.2018

Paralegal

McKeel Law Firm
06.2004 - 09.2015

High school diploma -

Little Rock Central High

Criminal Justice -

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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