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Melina Vaughan

Plant City,FL

Summary

Experienced litigation paralegal seeking long term employment where my experience and knowledge of First Party Property Claims can be applied. Proficient in Client Profiles, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Litify. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Murray Law Group, LLC.
04.2023 - Current
  • Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
  • Enhanced attorney preparation for trial by conducting thorough legal research and drafting memoranda.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of cases through effective communication with opposing counsel and court personnel.
  • Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Assist in managing cases from inception to trial
  • Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing systems, to include filing written discovery, orders, and motions through e-Filing Portal
  • Preparation of legal documents, such as Complaints, Discovery, Discovery Responses, Pleadings, NPNP, and Subpoenas; preparation of correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and Judges
  • Preparation of files and documents for trials, depositions, and hearings
  • Communication with public adjusters to coordinate meetings, depositions, and trial appearance
  • Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.

First Party Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
04.2018 - 04.2023
  • Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
  • Enhanced attorney preparation for trial by conducting thorough legal research and drafting memoranda.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of cases through effective communication with opposing counsel and court personnel.
  • Maintained client satisfaction by providing regular updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Assist in managing cases from inception to trial
  • Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing systems, to include filing written discovery, orders, and motions through e-Filing Portal
  • Preparation of legal documents, such as Complaints, Discovery, Discovery Responses, Pleadings, NPNP, and Subpoenas; preparation of correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, and Judges
  • Preparation of files for trials, depositions, and hearings
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.


Legal Assistant

Law Office of Thamir A.R. Kaddouri, Jr. P.A.
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
  • Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
  • Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.

Conflicts Assistant

DLA Piper LLP
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Streamlined office operations for enhanced productivity with organized filing systems and task prioritization.
  • Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
  • Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
  • Improved firm-wide communication regarding potential conflicts through regular updates and presentations to senior management.
  • Streamlined conflict resolution processes by implementing effective risk management strategies.

Customer Service Representative/ Fraud Supervisor/ Fraud Recovery Coordinator/ Customer Service Supervisor

Capital One Financial
07.2013 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for reducing losses on credit card fraud cases - Reviewing accounts and transaction details - Review current fraud trends to identify and minimize risk

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of South Florida

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Ashford University
09.2019

Skills

  • Customer/Client Service and Confidentiality
  • Document Preparation and Management
  • Legal Document Preparation and Management
  • Court Room Preparation
  • Civil Law
  • Database Research
  • Attorney Support
  • Records Management
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Legal jargon knowledge
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Research and data collection
  • Proofreading
  • Case Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Notary Public
  • File and Records Management
  • Litigation Support
  • Document filing
  • Client Communication
  • Legal Research
  • Discovery Management
  • Court Filing

References

Available upon request

Certification

Florida Notary Public

Florida Registered Paralegal

Timeline

Paralegal

Murray Law Group, LLC.
04.2023 - Current

First Party Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
04.2018 - 04.2023

Legal Assistant

Law Office of Thamir A.R. Kaddouri, Jr. P.A.
09.2017 - 04.2018

Conflicts Assistant

DLA Piper LLP
05.2017 - 09.2017

Customer Service Representative/ Fraud Supervisor/ Fraud Recovery Coordinator/ Customer Service Supervisor

Capital One Financial
07.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of South Florida

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Ashford University

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