Mikayla Brown
Troy,VA
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
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Challa Law Offices
Glen Allen, Virginia
03.2025 - Current
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for various case types.
- Managed case files and organized records to facilitate efficient retrieval.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support litigation strategies.
- Prepared immigration forms and applications to support clients in obtaining visa status.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Communicated with clients to gather necessary documentation for applications.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting legal documents and correspondence for cases.
- Managed case timelines to ensure timely submission of immigration petitions.
- Communicated with clients via phone, email, or mail to provide updates on case progress.
- Updated officials at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with the latest case information.
- Researched current developments in Immigration Law and kept abreast of changes in policy or procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and policies by attending workshops, seminars and other educational offerings.
Assistant Paralegal
The Berney Law Firm
Atlanta, GA
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Drafted legal documents and ensured timely filing of pleadings to support case progression.
- Conducted intake procedures for new clients, collecting essential information to facilitate effective representation.
- Maintained communication with clients, addressing inquiries and concerns to enhance client satisfaction.
- Oversee payment processing and ensure proper billing procedures are followed.
- Manage time efficiently to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Store Manager
Smoothie King
Marietta, GA
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Trained and supervised staff to enhance customer service experience.
- Managed daily store operations to optimize workflow and service delivery.
- Handled inventory management and order placement to maintain stock levels.
- Ensured store cleanliness and compliance with health and safety standards.
Products Liability Clerk
Greenberg Traurig
Atlanta, GA
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported attorneys in products liability cases through in-depth legal research.
- Managed and organized case files and legal documents to ensure easy access and accuracy.
- Prepared materials for trials, hearings, and depositions.
- Facilitated communication with other departments to streamline case progression.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA 06.2022 - 02.2026
Skills
- Legal research
- Client communication
- Case management
- Time management
- Legal research expertise
- Notary public certification
- Legal analysis
- Legal software proficiency
- Court filing procedures
- Deposition scheduling
- Legal case files
- Attorney support
- Interviewing witnesses
- Public records research expertise
- Contract review
- Document filing
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Client intake procedures
- Civil litigation
- Subpoena coordination
- Document drafting proficiency
- Litigation support
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
Challa Law Offices
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Paralegal
The Berney Law Firm
03.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Kennesaw State University
06.2022 - 02.2026
Store Manager
Smoothie King
03.2022 - 10.2022
Products Liability Clerk
Greenberg Traurig
05.2021 - 01.2022