Nicole Simons
Webb Sanders & Williams PLLC
Tupelo,MS
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Legal and Administrative Professional experienced in litigation support, probate and estate matters, and case management. Delivered effective client communication and document preparation through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Focused on managing complex matters and maintaining confidentiality while meeting critical deadlines.
Work History
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
12 Years 2 Months- Completed complaint responses, affirmative defenses, amended pleadings, and case status updates. Supported case readiness through accurate pleading drafts and timely status reports. Assisted litigation workflow with prepared filings and current case updates.
- Compiled deposition summaries, developed chronological case records, and maintained fact timelines for accurate evidentiary alignment.
- Reviewed and analyzed discovery productions; managed indexing by tagging index items and coding evidence for structured documentation.
- Drafted settlement agreements, mediation statements, and demand packages to support effective client case resolution.
- Prepared and organized court exhibits, filing evidence, binder trial notebooks, and hearing materials for probate, civil, and insurance-related matters.
- Reviewed bank records, medical records, police reports, insurance files, property records, and contract documents to identify discrepancies and prepare concise attorney review summaries.
- Drafted petitions for accountings, inventories, notices to heirs, and sale approvals for conservatorships and estates to ensure probate regulation compliance.
- Coordinated communications with courts, agencies, clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses to facilitate case progression.
- Helps organize inspections, expert consultations, property valuations, autopsy and medical record requests, and other case-specific investigative tasks.
- Managed case calendars, litigation deadlines, service of process, and e-filings to maintain timely compliance with court rules and procedural requirements.
- Conducted legal research on litigation strategy, probate statutes, estate issues, and contract interpretation; drafted research memos and case summaries to support case strategy.
- Managed litigation case files to ensure accurate organization of pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.
- Drafted legal documents, including motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests, ensuring precision and consistency.
Legal Secretary/Receptionist
12 Years 2 Months- Supported attorneys with preparation, proofreading, filing, and organization of pleadings, motions, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- Managed attorney calendars, hearings, depositions, meetings, and critical deadlines for a four-attorney practice.
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other professional contacts, handling high-volume telephone and email communication.
- Conducted legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw and prepared case law and statutory information for attorney review.
- Maintained electronic and paper case files, client records, and confidential information using Worldox and Microsoft Office.
- Prepared and electronically filed court documents while ensuring compliance with filing requirements and deadlines.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, exhibits, court materials, and case organization.
- Supported billing, invoicing, data entry, correspondence, and daily administrative operations.
Customer Service Representative
1 Year 2 Months- Anticipated customer needs and delivered high-quality service, enhancing customer satisfaction while upholding brand standards and values
- Happily guided customers through the process of successfully finding their ideal styles
- Guided customers in finding ideal styles, improving their shopping experience and fostering brand loyalty
- Actively stayed informed about the latest sales offerings and loyalty programs
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of sales offerings and loyalty programs to effectively assist customers and promote engagement
Administrative Coordinator
1 Year- Delivered prompt client/customer support with professionalism and patience, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Provided prompt client/customer support with a professional, friendly, and patient attitude
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, bids, travel, and appointments to ensure seamless operations
- Organized and managed sensitive data input in over 10 Excel spreadsheets, retrieving and delivering quarterly
- Coordinated pick up and delivery of express mail services, unpacked inventory, and stocked supplies
- Enhanced workspace efficiency by proactively anticipating management needs and optimizing organizational processes
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Business Administration
Skills
Administrative Operations | Case & Project Management | Client Relations
Document & Records Management | Calendar & Deadline Management | Litigation Support
Legal Research | Contract & Document Review | Confidential Information Management
Professional Correspondence | Microsoft Office | Data & File Management
Court & Regulatory Filings | Insurance Defense Support | Problem Solving
Certification
Certified Notary Public, July 2025 to July 2029
Timeline
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Webb Sanders & Williams PLLC
08.2014 - CurrentRead More
Legal Secretary/Receptionist
Webb Sanders & Williams PLLC
08.2014 - CurrentRead More
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05.2013 - 07.2014Read More
Administrative Coordinator
Mast Construction Company, Inc.
05.2012 - 05.2013Read More
Itawamba Community College
Associate of Applied Business from Business Administration
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