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Maura Ann Nelson

Maura Ann Nelson

Nashville,TN

Summary

Highly experienced legal professional with 25+ years of expertise seeking a position to apply acquired skills. Committed to achieving work-life balance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Thompson Burton, PLLC
Franklin, TN
07.2022 - Current
  • Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
  • Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
  • Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
  • Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
  • Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
  • Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
  • Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory, and case law and federal and state regulations.
  • Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
  • Maintained professional knowledge by attending legal workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
  • Assisted in settlement negotiations and mediation preparations.
  • Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
  • Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
  • Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
  • Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case preparation and litigation processes.
  • Drafted legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda.
  • Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
  • Ensured compliance with legal, court, and regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
  • Prepared and organized materials for trial, including exhibits, witness lists, and evidence.
  • Analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases.
  • Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits, taking notes, and ensuring all necessary materials were available.
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
  • Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
  • Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
  • Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
  • Booked travel arrangements for firm attorneys and support staff.
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.

Legal Assistant

Bradley Arant Boult & Cummings LLP
Nashville, Tennessee
10.2015 - 02.2022
  • Responsible for the editing and filing of legal documents with Courts both state and federal, communicating with attorneys, co-workers and clients, calendaring of critical dates, arranging travel for attorneys, answering of telephones, copying, faxing, scanning and maintaining files and other secretarial duties as needed, assigned or requested
  • Reported to 6 attorneys who had cases in multiple states, researched local rules for said states to ensure filings were complete and accurate pursuant to local rules, trial prep for said attorneys and applied critical thinking to allow for proactive steps in cases.

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
05-2024

Masters' - Special Education

Wilmington University
Delaware

Early Childhood Development Education

University of Delaware

Nursing

Delaware Technical and Community College
Dover, Delaware

Randolph High School
New Jersey

Skills

  • Understands confidentiality
  • Attorney Support
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Document filing
  • Calendar oversight
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation Support
  • Database Research
  • Legal research skills
  • Records Management
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Calendar Management
  • Document Preparation
  • Document drafting
  • File Organization
  • Subpoena coordination
  • Civil Litigation
  • Legal Research
  • Administrative Support
  • File and Records Management
  • Motion drafting
  • File pleadings
  • Proofreading
  • Notary Public

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paralegal

Thompson Burton, PLLC
07.2022 - Current

Legal Assistant

Bradley Arant Boult & Cummings LLP
10.2015 - 02.2022

Paralegal Certificate

Auburn University-Montgomery

Masters' - Special Education

Wilmington University

Early Childhood Development Education

University of Delaware

Nursing

Delaware Technical and Community College

Randolph High School

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