Lauren Guinan
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Paralegal with a proven track record specializing in case management and effective communication. Excelled in document preparation and team collaboration, significantly enhancing office efficiency. Expert in court filing and client communication, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Kimmel and Silverman, P.C.
Ambler, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
- Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
- Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
- Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
Paralegal
Zwicker and Associates, P.C.
Feasterville, PA
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Analyzed and process data, as assigned, to ensure that proper workflow is being adhered to, pursuant to the expectations of both clients and Zwicker & Associates.
- Provided and assist in high-level legal administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys on-site.
- Utilized internal software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
- Prepared documentation for attorney review
- Filed (paper or e-file) pleadings with the various state specific court filing systems
- Received and addressed inbound calls, mail correspondence, and the electronic mail system.
- Communicated effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
- Drafted pleadings, motions and other legal documents not limited to sending for service to sheriffs.
- Complied with all applicable standard operating procedures set forth by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and other by laws
Administrative Assistant
SEPTA
Philadelphia, PA
02.2016 - 02.2024
- Managed the daily administrative functions of the department, organizing and maintaining all electronic and paper filings.
- Assisted in the data entry and report generation to support trend analysis of SEPTA standards.
- Collaborated with various levels of management and departments, both inside and outside the authority.
- Ensured the accuracy and regulatory requirements are being followed with generated paperwork, whether it is SEPTA policy or federal agencies.
- Answered telephone inquiries requiring a thorough knowledge of SEPTA operations, policies, and procedures. Resolved minor policy issues and facilitated communications between the Chief Engineer, AGM, Division staff, and subordinates.
- Composed letters and correspondence as necessary.
- Maintained files and various correspondence logs.
- Complied and types of various management and statistical reports requiring a high degree of judgment, responsibility and confidentiality.
- Prepared and coordinates travel arrangements for staff.
- Extensive use of Mainframe, all Microsoft applications including Microsoft suite, SharePoint, Visio, Teams, Zoom and Google Workspace.
- Assisted executive leaders in decision-making procedures by creating daily reports to advise leaders on corrective actions and process improvements.
- Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel as point of contact for office.
- Extensive use of Mainframe, all Microsoft applications including Microsoft suite, SharePoint, Visio, Teams, Zoom and Google Workspace.
Education
Paralegal Certification - Legal Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05-2014
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Case management
- Effective communication
- Document preparation
- Team collaboration
- Motion drafting
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Policy research
- Discovery management
- Document filing
- Calendar management
- Regulatory compliance
- Subpoena coordination
- File organization
- Exhibit preparation
- Records management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Court filing
- Case file organization
Accomplishments
- The Philadelphia Association of Paralegals (Membership only)
- Multiple commendations from SEPTA General Manager, AGM level and top senior level management.
- Started a not for profit 13 years ago and have been the center of newspaper articles and on regional television news outlets every year
Timeline
Paralegal
Kimmel and Silverman, P.C.
01.2025 - Current
Paralegal
Zwicker and Associates, P.C.
03.2024 - 01.2025
Administrative Assistant
SEPTA
02.2016 - 02.2024
Paralegal Certification - Legal Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Holy Family University
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