Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Giribaldi & Manaras, P.C.
08.2010 - Current
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.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Legal Assistant
The McGarrigle Law Firm
09.2014 - 05.2022
Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets.
Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.
Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.