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LeAnn Slagle

Vancouver,WA

Summary

My passion is Family Law, especially when it involves Special needs children and adults. I have a great deal of experience personally in this field and can bring an extreme amount of confidence, empathy, passion and follow through. I'm very organized and reliable.

Trusted Paralegal offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes and disseminates significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Exercises independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies.

Ambitious Paralegal offering in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles. Excels at prioritizing competing tasks and ascertaining future needs. Expertly assists lawyers and attorneys in executing legal transactions and drafting and processing legal documents.

Enthusiastic Paralegal supports attorneys in managing heavy caseloads and achieving strategic goals. Displays strong communication skills when interacting with court personnel, opposing counsel and clients. Quickly develops institutional knowledge and expertise of firm and products to accomplish tasks.

Paralegal with top skills in communication, critical thinking and active learning. Helps cases with professionally prepared legal documents and thorough research.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Work History

Paralegal

Entry Level
  • Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
  • Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
  • Attended administrative hearings to provide viable information and identify additional actions needed.
  • Maintained client files according to established protocols.
  • Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
  • Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
  • Assisted in the preparation of legal arguments and memoranda of law.
  • Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies

Clark College
Vancouver, WA

Skills

  • Family Law
  • Special Education
  • Investigation through RCW and WAC
  • Filed complaints with Washington State Disability Rights
  • Filed complaint with OSPI
  • Understands confidentiality
  • Records Management
  • Exceptional writer
  • Legal research skills
  • Contract Review
  • Paralegal Association of Washington
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Proofreading
  • Legal writing
  • File and Records Management
  • Troubleshooting complex problems
  • Civil Litigation
  • Document Preparation
  • Risk Management

Timeline

Paralegal

Entry Level

Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal Studies

Clark College
LeAnn Slagle