Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Monica Lockwood

Orlando,FL

Summary

Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • 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.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.

Paralegal

Dearas & Serrano, P.A.
01.2017 - 09.2023
  • 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.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.

Paralegal

Taylor & Carls, P.A.
08.2004 - 12.2016

Prepared and sent out to me in letters to homeowners regarding violations from the HOA

Prepare liens on homeowners who were behind on their HOA fees or condominium fees.

Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.

Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.

Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.

Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Education

Associate of Arts - Legal Studies

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
07.2002

High School Diploma -

University High School
Orlando, FL
05.2000

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Subpoena Service
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Case File Preparation
  • Litigation Support
  • Trial Proceedings
  • Client Support
  • Motion Preparation
  • Case Summaries
  • Review of Pleadings
  • Administrative Support
  • Team Oriented
  • Meeting Preparation
  • Exhibit Preparation
  • Motions Drafting
  • Bankruptcy Law

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Senior Paralegal after 4 years of employment.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • Florida or certified paralegal
  • Florida notary

Timeline

Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
09.2023 - 10.2023

Paralegal

Dearas & Serrano, P.A.
01.2017 - 09.2023

Paralegal

Taylor & Carls, P.A.
08.2004 - 12.2016

Associate of Arts - Legal Studies

Valencia College

High School Diploma -

University High School
Monica Lockwood