Michele Olivier
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Polished Paralegal well-versed in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions and correspondence. Collaborative team player comfortable working independently and accepting high degree of unsupervised responsibility. Recognized for quickly mastering new challenges and working well under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY- ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION
Raleigh, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Work with other attorneys, NC Alcohol Law Enforcement officers, NC Beer and Wine Board members and department heads, and other legal members
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal articles.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- 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.
- Use Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Info Share Select Adobe PDF Editor to help attorneys organize and manage their documents.
Paralegal
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Raleigh, NC
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Work with other attorneys, NC Department of Health and Human Services surveyors, caseworkers, and other paralegals
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- In charge of putting together and sending out monthly case report files for attorneys and DHHS surveyors.
- Prepare traveling expense reports and car rental forms for attorneys traveling out of state or other counties
- Use Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Info Share Select and Fox PDF Editor to help attorneys organize and manage their documents.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations.
Legal Administrative Assistant
CRANFILL SUMNER LLP
Raleigh, NC
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted attorneys with research projects and document preparation for court filings.
- Maintained client databases and filing systems, including hard copy and electronic files.
- Coordinated daily operations of the law office including mail distribution, supplies inventory management, photocopying and scanning services.
- Processed incoming mail and correspondence on behalf of attorneys in a timely manner.
- Organized exhibits for use during court proceedings or depositions.
- Inventoried and managed office supplies to keep team efficient and on-task.
- Help print/ file important documents that need to be delivered to the Wake County Courthouse
- Sort and mail civil complaints/ summons to other attorneys, council members and deliver mail to post office
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Use NetDocuments, PDF Sam, PDF-X Change, 3E Workspace and Microsoft Office to help attorneys/ paralegals manage their documents
Education
Paralegal - Paralegal
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2019
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05.2013
Skills
- Client Relations
- Proficient in MS Office
- Administrative Support
- Case Management
- Legal Analysis and Writing
- Time Management
- Lexis Nexis
- Westlaw
- Legal Terminology
- Legal research skills
Honors Certifications
- Summa Cum Laude recognition, 2019
- Dean’s List: 2017, 2018, 2019
- Member of the Fine Arts Club: 2011
- Notary Public for Wake County
Accomplishments
· Dean’s List: 2017, 2018, 2019
· Summa Cum Laude Recognition- June 2019
Certification
- Notary Public for Wake County- March 2028
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY- ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION
09.2023 - Current
Paralegal
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
09.2022 - 08.2023
Legal Administrative Assistant
CRANFILL SUMNER LLP
08.2021 - 08.2022
Paralegal - Paralegal
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Southwestern Illinois College
- Notary Public for Wake County- March 2028
Similar Profiles
LISA M. WILSONLISA M. WILSON
Administrative Specialist I at North Carolina Department of Public SafetyAdministrative Specialist I at North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Cynthia ErricksonCynthia Errickson
Dare County Community of Juvenile Services at North Carolina Department Of Public SafetyDare County Community of Juvenile Services at North Carolina Department Of Public Safety
Jason ShermanJason Sherman
Probation & Parole Officer at NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYProbation & Parole Officer at NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY