Kristine Slavin
Afton
Summary
Certified Paralegal and Office Manager with 10+ years of experience orchestrating seamless operations in legal and corporate environments. Expert in managing financial systems, streamlining workflows, and implementing tech solutions that boost efficiency and cut costs. Equally comfortable handling payroll and AP/AR as I am leading teams and overseeing complex database systems. GOAT-level multitasker, trusted leader, and operational backbone of any high-performing office. Known for problem-solving on the fly, enhancing productivity, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Paralegal – Civil Litigation
Timothy Abeel & Associates
01.2023 - Current
- Own and manage the firm-wide litigation calendar—tracking court deadlines, hearings, and tasks for multiple attorneys with ruthless precision.
- Provide day-to-day task management support for the legal team, proactively coordinating deliverables, and keeping cases on track.
- Draft legal pleadings, motions, and correspondence in full compliance with state, district, and federal procedural rules.
- Handle all phases of discovery, including written requests and responses, document production, and deposition preparation.
- Interface with clients for case updates, documentation, and support throughout the litigation process.
- Lead collections processes, including preparing demand communications and managing follow-ups.
Certified Paralegal – Civil, Employment & Labor Law
Back Office Betties
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted new firms in hiring and training of staff.
- Prepare training manuals.
- Implement processes.
Office Manager
Palm Beach Atlantic Financial Group / NPI
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Drafting of procedure & training manuals.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Created reports and presentations.
- Administer CRM and company database.
- Automated client correspondence and record tracking.
Certified Paralegal – Civil Litigation
Law Office Support Services
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Working with several local attorneys in a virtual setting.
- Draft general pleadings: Notices of Appearance, Notices of Hearings, Notices of Unavailability, etc.
- Draft letters and correspondence to Judges, opposing counsel, clients, etc.
- Electronic filing and E-service of court documents and discovery.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, client intake, and calendaring.
Operations Assistant
Mantis Funding, LLC
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Preparation, verification and approval for small business loans.
- Communication with clients, brokers and lenders.
- Legal research.
- Assist legal and sales departments with compliance.
Certified Paralegal – Bankruptcy Law
Florida Debt Relief Center
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Preparation & e-filing of bankruptcy petitions, motions, pleadings, and discovery.
- Marketing efforts (including website).
- Maintained communication with clients and opposing parties.
- Researched bankruptcy compliance with federal guidelines.
Certified Paralegal – Civil Litigation
DuBosar Law Group
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Legal research and paralegal work in civil, commercial litigation, foreclosure defense, landlord-tenant, and corporate law.
- Drafted substantive motions and standard court forms.
Certified Paralegal – Family Law
Roy & Associates, P.A.
06.2011 - 03.2014
- Legal research in family, bankruptcy and patent law.
- Drafted court documents and managed discovery materials.
Assistant Database & FrontEnd Developer
Macrem Solutions
09.2008 - 12.2012
- Assisted in design and development of franchise software.
- Performed maintenance, troubleshooting, and training.
Education
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
South University
Royal Palm Beach, FL12-2011
Skills
- Client communication
- Legal analysis
- Microsoft office
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Discovery management
- Court filing
- Document drafting
- Deposition summaries
- Proofreading
- Employment law
- Contract review
- Litigation support
- Administrative law
- Pleadings preparation
- Civil litigation
- Legal ethics
Certification
NALA Certified Paralegal
Timeline
Certified Paralegal – Civil Litigation
Timothy Abeel & Associates
01.2023 - Current
Certified Paralegal – Civil, Employment & Labor Law
Back Office Betties
04.2021 - 12.2023
Certified Paralegal – Civil Litigation
Law Office Support Services
01.2019 - 04.2021
Office Manager
Palm Beach Atlantic Financial Group / NPI
06.2017 - 01.2022
Operations Assistant
Mantis Funding, LLC
10.2016 - 01.2017
Certified Paralegal – Bankruptcy Law
Florida Debt Relief Center
09.2015 - 10.2016
Certified Paralegal – Civil Litigation
DuBosar Law Group
03.2014 - 09.2015
Certified Paralegal – Family Law
Roy & Associates, P.A.
06.2011 - 03.2014
Assistant Database & FrontEnd Developer
Macrem Solutions
09.2008 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Legal Studies
South University
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