Miranda Bowe
Wenonah,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Litigation Paralegal skilled in trial preparation and civil litigation support for cases. Organizes and coordinates materials, maintains communication, and prepares files. many years of experience in criminal and civil litigation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Clearfield & Kofsky
Philadelphia, PA
10.2017 - Current
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town conferences or depositions.
- Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School
Haddon Heights, NJ06-2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Document Management
- Document Preparation
- Legal Research
- Calendar Management
- Proofreading
- Client Communication
- Legal Documentation
- Case Summaries
- Motions drafting
- Litigation Support
- Legal Terminology
- Legal writing
- Document Editing
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Clearfield & Kofsky
10.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Haddon Heights High School