Monica Lockwood
Orlando,FL
Summary
Results-driven Senior Paralegal familiar with case management, document coordination and research requirements. Bringing 13years' experience in Civil Litigation, Family, Estate and Bankruptcy law. Top-notch skills in communication, organization, and prioritization of work. Versatile Senior Paralegal with background managing cases, coordinating documents and completing in-depth research to support work in areas of law. Strengths include verbal and written communication, multitasking and time management. Over 10 years of experience working in private, public and organizational environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
Morgan and Morgan
01.2023 - Current
- Used Excel to create useful spreadsheets for tracking information, managing cases, and creating deadline reminders
- Responded to Discovery Request, to include requests for production, requests for admissions, and interrogatories; prepare defense discovery responses from opposing counsel
- Prepared Complaints and handled claims from inception through trial and appeal
- Prepared Motions, and scheduled hearings on the Motions
- Prepared various types of motions, pleadings, exhibits, and correspondence
- Processing of pleadings, motions, and correspondence (e-service and physical and use of the Florida e-filing portal
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions, and testimony
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office
- Managed 10 staff members to drive optimal productivity, welfare, and well- being
- Detailed rules for trial procedure and requirements for class action suits.
Paralegal
DeArmas & Serrano
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Organized calendars, prepared mailings and handled high case volumes
- Entered client data into Perfect Practice to manage records and customer relationships
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions, and mediation
- Identified and solved complex problems to elevate my team
- Prepared Answers to petitions
- Reviewed PACER for activity on bankruptcy cases
- Reviewed Homeowner Association bylaws and sent out demand letters for past due fees owed by owners and/or violations of the rules..
Paralegal
Taylor And Carls, P.A.
07.2013 - 08.2018
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Education
High School Diploma -
University High School
Orlando06.2000
Skills
- Schedule management for
- Attorneys and staff
- Excel spreadsheets
- Summons and Subpoena
- Coordination/serving
- Excellent Document Drafting
- Skills
- Subpoena Coordination
- Court Hearings
- Confidentiality Understanding
- Team oversight and leadership
- Electronic Discovery
Affiliations
Member of the Orange County
Bar Association
Member of the Counsel of
Children and Families
Organization H.A.L.S.A. Vice
President/Secretary
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
Morgan and Morgan
01.2023 - Current
Paralegal
DeArmas & Serrano
09.2018 - 12.2022
Paralegal
Taylor And Carls, P.A.
07.2013 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
University High School
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