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Lisa Rodopoulos

Prattville,AL

Summary

Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Melton, Espy & Williams, P.C.
09.2022 - Current
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • 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.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
  • Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Streamlined office communication and improved case management with meticulous record-keeping and scheduling.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.

Paralegal

Hill, Hill, Carter, Franco, Cole & Black
01.2005 - 08.2022
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • 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.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Contributed to successful case outcomes through diligent fact investigation and witness interviews.
  • Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.

Education

Legal Studies

Auburn University
Auburn University
08.2000

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Professional Document Preparation
  • Notary public
  • Document Organization
  • Calendar management
  • Administrative support
  • Research and data collection
  • Legal writing
  • Attorney support
  • Trial preparation assistance
  • File and records management
  • Litigation support
  • Court filing

Timeline

Paralegal

Melton, Espy & Williams, P.C.
09.2022 - Current

Paralegal

Hill, Hill, Carter, Franco, Cole & Black
01.2005 - 08.2022

Legal Studies

Auburn University
Lisa Rodopoulos