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
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