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Mary-Grace Stafford

Statesboro,Georgia

Summary

Highly skilled and knowledgeable Paralegal with extensive experience in family law, including divorces, child custody and support, contempt, and the like. Comprehensive legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced law environment with an extensive case load. Ability to manage complex case files, draft legal documents, and conduct legal research. Proficient in legal software and e-filing systems.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Stafford Law Group, LLC.
05.2021 - Current
  • Provide assistance to attorney in preparation of hearings and mediations.
  • Draft legal documents including complaints, petitions, motions, orders, discovery responses and requests, and correspondences.
  • Review and analyze discovery documents provided by clients to prepare formal discovery responses to opposing counsel.
  • File legal documents with the Court through Peachcourt.
  • Maintain client case files.
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
  • Manage case calendars and ensure all deadlines are met.

Judicial Intern

Honorable Ronald K. Thompson
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Company Overview: Superior Court, Bulloch and Effingham County
  • Reviewed pleadings, including motions and accompanying briefs in support thereof, in both criminal and civil matters.
  • Drafted Orders and legal memorandums for Judge, applying relevant legal research and analysis to a wide range of substantive and procedural issues.
  • Attended and observed court proceedings, including motion hearings, jury and bench trials, arraignments and the like.
  • Conducted legal research to support the Judge’s rulings and opinions with applicable case law and relevant statutes.

Legislative Page for Lehman Franklin

State Capital
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Aided in communication relations between reception and Representatives.
  • Exchanged communications between the Clerk's office and the Representatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: Law & Politics; History

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
12.2025

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft software, Softpro, Clio, MyCase, LexisNexis, Westlaw
  • Legal research
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Document drafting
  • Notary public
  • Document preparation
  • Legal writing

Awards

  • President's List - 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Dean's List - 2020, 2021

Timeline

Judicial Intern

Honorable Ronald K. Thompson
01.2025 - 06.2025

Legislative Page for Lehman Franklin

State Capital
03.2023 - 03.2023

Paralegal

Stafford Law Group, LLC.
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science: Law & Politics; History

Georgia Southern University

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