Leonda New
Paralegal
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Reliable paralegal with a strong work ethic and ability to adapt quickly. Proven track record of maintaining organized filing systems and managing deadlines, committed to delivering quality support in legal environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Goddess
Stay At Home Mom
Grand Prairie, TX
07.2002 - 2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Paralegal
The Law Offices of Mary Jo Earle
Dallas, TX
10.2000 - 07.2002
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Drafted legal documents, including briefs, motions, and contracts for attorney review.
- Managed case files and maintained organized electronic filing systems for efficiency.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, including gathering evidence and witness coordination.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Communicated with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information for cases.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Office Coordinator
Hi-Tek Engineering Company, Inc.
Grand Prairie, TX
05.1996 - 12.1999
- Coordinated office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and communication among departments.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval processes.
- Managed scheduling for meetings and appointments, optimizing executive time management.
- Assisted in budget tracking and expense reporting, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, assisting with daily tasks as needed to promote productivity across the organization.
- Tracked records, filed documents, and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest level of professionalism at all times.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Worked collaboratively with office staff to maintain smooth operations and team readiness for unexpected demands.
- Managed budgeting process for office expenses, tracking expenditures to ensure compliance with financial guidelines.
- Implemented inventory control measures for office supplies, reducing waste while maintaining adequate stock levels.
- Created and implemented secure filing systems for sensitive employee and client documents.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly responding to inquiries and resolving issues in a professional manner.
- Efficiently supervised filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Managed office activities by maintaining communication between clients, tracking records, and filing all documents.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Arlington Career Institute
Grand Prairie, TX10-2000
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Organization and time management
- Verbal communication
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
Timeline
Domestic Goddess
Stay At Home Mom
07.2002 - 2026
Paralegal
The Law Offices of Mary Jo Earle
10.2000 - 07.2002
Office Coordinator
Hi-Tek Engineering Company, Inc.
05.1996 - 12.1999
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Arlington Career Institute