Leland Blanchard
Carthage,NY
Summary
Organized, dedicated and competent professional with excellent attention to detail and a thirst for learning. Interested in working closely with experienced attorneys and contributing to the success of a law firm. Offering a paralegal studies degree from an American Bar Association accredited program and over five years of work experience as a paralegal
Versatile Senior Paralegal with background managing cases, coordinating documents and completing in-depth research to support work in Civil law. Strengths include verbal and written communication, multitasking and time management. Over 7 years of experience working in private, public and organizational environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Patriot Legal Group
10.2019 - 09.2025
- Draft petitions, motions, objections, letters to clients and creditors, Estate planning documents, scheduling hearings, and maintaining attorney calendars, Florida Court E-Filing of documents, communicating with clients, judicial assistants, court clerks, manage case files and associated documents draft checks for payments to vendors, train and support legal staff, initiate, maintain, and balance Probate Estate Bank accounts, deposit checks for firm and estate accounts at bank
- Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship
- Oversaw 5 support staff focused on Civil law.
- Enhanced case efficiency by streamlining legal research and document management processes.
- Developed comprehensive case strategies by analyzing relevant laws and regulations.
- Cultivated a strong network of industry professionals that facilitated collaboration on various cases and projects.
- Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for effective case management and resolution.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines by closely monitoring schedules and assigning tasks accordingly.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments by participating in continuing education programs and industry events.
- Increased accuracy of legal documents by implementing rigorous proofreading and editing procedures.
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
- Conducted thorough due diligence investigations to facilitate informed decision-making in high-stakes cases.
- Improved client relationships through clear communication and prompt response to inquiries.
- Mentored junior paralegals, contributing to their professional development and growth.
- Drafted well-organized pleadings, motions, and briefs to support case positions effectively.
- Coordinated firm cases in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
Legal Assistant
Shuffield & Lowman
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Estate Planning, Probate
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Seminole State College
Sanford05-2019
Skills
- Schedule management
- Schedule coordination
- Attorney support
- Calendar management
- Proofreading
- Motion drafting
- Legal research skills
- Documenting
- Calendar oversight
- Microsoft Office Suite 365
- Legal Terminology and Procedures
- Task Prioritization
- Writing, Editing & Proofreading
- Client communication
- Legal software proficiency
- Notary public certification
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
Patriot Legal Group
10.2019 - 09.2025
Legal Assistant
Shuffield & Lowman
01.2019 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Seminole State College