Lauren Landrum
Cookville,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Roach Law Firm
Daingerfield, TX
09.2018 - Current
- Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.
- Performed variety of automated support tasks necessary to prepare, organize, index, develop and manage exhibits, evidence and data relevant to cases.
- Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Attended hearings, mediations and depositions as needed to support attorneys' work product.
- Prepared deposition summaries and tracked deadlines for filing of briefs or other documents.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling meetings and appointments.
- Reviewed discovery responses and generated privilege logs.
- Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
- Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
- Collaborated with clients to gather information about their cases.
- Drafted pleadings, motions and other court documents for review by attorney.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
Paralegal Intern
Nix, Patterson & Roach, LLP
Daingerfield, TX
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Developed an understanding of litigation procedures such as e-discovery process.
- Participated in client meetings with attorneys to discuss progress of cases.
- Analyzed case law for applicability to specific cases.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and opposing counsels.
- Attended training sessions offered by local bar associations.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
Administrative Assistant
Nix, Patterson & Roach, LLP
Daingerfield, TX
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05-2019
Skills
- Disposition Records Management
- Legal Research
- Case Support Skills
- Document Preparation
- Microsoft Office
- Litigation Support
- Proofreading
- Document Management
- Motions Drafting
- Client Communication
- Calendar Management
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Filing System Organization
- Client Support
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Effective Multitasking
- Appointment Scheduling
- Power of Attorney
- Civil Law
- Administrative Support
- Deadline Monitoring
- Continuous Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Proficient in MS Office
- Legal and Court Processes
- Self Motivation
- Meeting Preparation
Accomplishments
- Magna cum laude
Timeline
Paralegal Intern
Nix, Patterson & Roach, LLP
01.2019 - 05.2019
Litigation Paralegal
Roach Law Firm
09.2018 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Nix, Patterson & Roach, LLP
09.2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Texas A&M University - Commerce