Hi, I’m
Lauren Keim
Paralegal
Temple,PA
If you really want to do something, you'll find a way.If you don't, you'll find an excuse.
Jim Rohn
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
City Of HarrisburgHarrisburg, PA
Confidential Legal Assistant II
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- The Agency Open Records Officer (AORO) for the City of Harrisburg, in which I also handle all appeals in their entirety.
- Oversee and delegate tasks to the Legal Assistant I.
- Conduct legal research using Lexis/Nexis on a wide array of topics as they relate to any City business, litigation, contracts, newly issued court opinions, etc.
- Draft and assist City Solicitors with drafting legislation to be introduced at City Council.
- Intake, track and respond to all subpoenas issued to the City of Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Police Department.
- Review legal filings, communications, contracts and other relevant documentation for accurate grammar, spelling, formatting and context. File such documentation with the appropriate court office as needed.
- Assist with gathering information and organizing records to prepare for hearings.
- Process all notices of claim, new litigation and potential risks through the City’s third-party administrator and assist outside counsel with ongoing litigation.
- Create and file liens with the Dauphin County Prothonotary and process lien payments in the City’s mainframe system.
- Notarize documents for any City department as needed. Notary commission expires August 2025.
Cornerstone Law Firm, LLCBlandon, PA
Paralegal and Notary Public
08.2020 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Managed large caseload with associated deadlines and responsibilities effectively and efficiently, specifically I was responsible for all criminal and estate administration clients.
- Assisted with management of various legal matters, disputes, litigation and strategic projects.
- Conducted legal research and drafting.
- Prepared/dictated, facilitated and administered letters, emails and other related documents ensuring accurate grammar, spelling, content and formatting.
- Assisted with ordering supplies for the entire office.
- Tracked and processed all attorney's travel expenses for reimbursement.
- Notarized various documents/agreements.
Americomm, LLCCarlisle, PA
Easement Coordinator / Engineering Coordinator
12.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Negotiated with private and commercial landowners to obtain easements for Comcast.
- Drafted easements and all other appropriate documentation regarding a desired easement.
- Filed executed easements.
- Managed several complex Comcast builds which entailed completing utility pole applications, tracking the build's progress, communicating status updates to Comcast, and paying any relevant invoices.
- Worked with different townships throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland to obtain required Codes and/or Zoning permitting.
Education
Boston UniversityBoston, MA
Certification from Paralegal Studies
02.2020
Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaShippensburg
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science
08.2018
Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Analytical and logical reasoning
- Works well with a team and independently
- Organized, diligent and tenacious
- Microsoft Office
- Case Management
- Writing and Editing
- Legal Document Preparation
- Legal Research
- Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Legal Processes
- Legal Research and Writing
- Court Document Filing
- Administrative Support
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Terminology
- Estate Tax Returns
Availability
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Timeline
Confidential Legal Assistant II
City Of Harrisburg
06.2022 - Current
Paralegal and Notary Public
Cornerstone Law Firm, LLC
08.2020 - 06.2022
Easement Coordinator / Engineering Coordinator
Americomm, LLC
12.2018 - 07.2020
Boston University
Certification from Paralegal Studies
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts from Political Science