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Marie Gordy

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Gevurtz Menashe, PC
10.2017 - Current
  • Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations for three attorneys,
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Managed client records and files observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database, supporting our in-house client intake coordinator.
  • Accurately input client information to create new files and effectively prepare correspondence and pleadings to move client case forward.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters and pleadings for final review by attorneys.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Assisted counsel in providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Drafted motions and pleadings.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Filed pleadings with the Circuit court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Filed cases with the Federal Court on schedule to maximize case success.
  • Peer mentor new employees
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Legal Assistant

Hillsboro Law Group
07.2014 - 07.2016
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.

Legal Assistant

DeBast, McFarland & Richardson
09.1987 - 06.2014
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorney.
  • Drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for three busy attorneys.
  • Completed electronic filings and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Prepared for court hearings by preparing exhibits.
  • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
  • Filed pleadings with Circuit court on schedule to maximize case success.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hilhi
Hillsboro, OR

Skills

  • Assisting lawyers
  • Team Oriented
  • Administrative Support
  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • File Pleadings in Circuit and Federal Court
  • Drafting Correspondence and pleadings
  • Document Control Support
  • Notary Public

Timeline

Paralegal

Gevurtz Menashe, PC
10.2017 - Current

Legal Assistant

Hillsboro Law Group
07.2014 - 07.2016

Legal Assistant

DeBast, McFarland & Richardson
09.1987 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Hilhi

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