Meghan Guilliams
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Diligent Family Law Paralegal with in-depth understanding of family court proceedings, procedures and standards. Calmly works with all parties during stressful situations. Offering three years of related experience. Insightful Family Law Paralegal Caring and compassionate with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Huffman & Nixon P.C.
05.2021 - Current
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Drafted, edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, 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.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Scheduled meetings, hearing, mediations and settlement conferences.
- Gathered, organized and maintained case files.
- Oversaw trial pleadings, notices, motions and discovery.
Fine Dining Server and Catering
Billy's
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Lead Server on large parties and reservations
- Engaged customers in friendly conversation to build connections and increase satisfaction
- Consistently exceeded sales goals by effectively upselling.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
Assistant Front of House Manager
Three Li'l Pigs Barbecue
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards, and meet customer expectations.
- Controlled cash and credit receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Handled complaints, settled disputes, and resolved grievances to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with team members, management, and customers
- Prepared deposits and completed payroll worksheets weekly.
- Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
- Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
Office and Payroll Manager
Community Sanitation
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Issued weekly employee paychecks as well as their associated statements of earnings and deductions
- Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized
- Created and implemented a method to liquidate and collect past dues payments prior to sell of the business
- Used effective mail and direct correspondence with customers to collect past dues payments
- Collected over 85% of past due balances.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
Education
Legal Office Assistant -
Word and Outlook 2016 & 2019 -
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VAAssociate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05.2021
The Institute of Paralegal Education
Commonwealth of Virginia
Skills
- Legal Jargon Knowledge
- Litigation Support
- Attorney Support
- Document Filing
- Exhibit Preparation
- File and Records Management
- Office Administration
- Legal Research
Timeline
Paralegal
Huffman & Nixon P.C.
05.2021 - Current
Fine Dining Server and Catering
Billy's
09.2019 - 05.2023
Office and Payroll Manager
Community Sanitation
10.2016 - 07.2018
Assistant Front of House Manager
Three Li'l Pigs Barbecue
08.2014 - 09.2019
Legal Office Assistant -
Word and Outlook 2016 & 2019 -
Virginia Western Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Virginia Western Community College
The Institute of Paralegal Education
Commonwealth of Virginia