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Nia O'Bannon

North Augusta,SC

Summary

Highly organized Paralegal executes case flow management through advanced technical skills. Successful at sorting and categorizing high volumes of legal documents and data. Prioritizes tasks and remains productive while balancing multiple projects and stakeholders.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Frails and Wilson, LLC
Augusta, Georgia
01.2023 - Current
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation
  • File pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings
  • Draft correspondence to clients and other attorneys
  • Create spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines
  • Maintain client files according to established protocols
  • Collaborate with attorneys in all stages of litigation process
  • Draft discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents
  • Maintain constant communication with insurance adjusters, attorneys, and medical providers
  • Practice clear and concise understanding of medical terminology, common injuries, and basic human anatomy
  • Responsible for abiding by all HIPAA laws to certify privacy of all client
  • Organize evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings
  • Communicate with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling
  • Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels
  • Maintain calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases
  • Provide administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments
  • Enter client's data into Practice Panther to manage records and customer relationships
  • Use LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations

Sales Lead

Express Factory Outlet
Augusta & Greensboro, Georgia & North Carolina
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Assisted in training new sales associates on store policies, procedures, and standards of operations.
  • Performed opening and closing duties including counting cash drawers and preparing bank deposits.
  • Maintained a neat, organized, and clean work area throughout the shift.
  • Tracked inventory levels for restocking merchandise when necessary.
  • Enforced loss prevention policies to minimize theft or fraud incidents within the store.
  • Resolved customer issues in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
12-2022

High School Diploma -

North Augusta High School
North Augusta
06-2019

University of Tennessee Summer Bridge Program -

Skills

  • Records Management
  • Legal Jargon Knowledge
  • Litigation Support
  • Expertise In Legal Proceedings
  • Court Filings
  • Administrative Assistance
  • Deposition Briefings
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Deadline Monitoring
  • Client Billing

Timeline

Paralegal

Frails and Wilson, LLC
01.2023 - Current

Sales Lead

Express Factory Outlet
09.2021 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

North Carolina A & T State University

High School Diploma -

North Augusta High School

University of Tennessee Summer Bridge Program -

Nia O'Bannon