Nikki Warren
Hofland & Tomsheck
LASVEGAS
11
years of professional experience
Dynamic Office Manager and Senior Litigation Paralegal specializing in Family Law and Civil Litigation. Known for effective team leadership and meticulous attention to detail, contributing to improved workflow efficiency and successful case outcomes.
Work History
Office Manager /Senior Litigation Paralegal
7 Years 9 Months- Specializing in Family Law, Civil Litigation and Appeals with the Supreme Court of Nevada.
- Streamlined office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated schedules and meetings, optimizing time management for executives.
- Managed office inventory, ensuring adequate supplies while reducing costs.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and services.
- Led team meetings to align on goals and address operational challenges effectively.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for efficient retrieval and reporting.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and witness lists.
- Mentored junior paralegals, enhancing team productivity and knowledge sharing.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain a smooth flow of firm operations.
- Supervised paralegal team, ensuring adherence to legal procedures and compliance standards.
- Developed comprehensive case strategies with attorney input, contributing to higher success rates in court proceedings.
- Acted as a trusted liaison between attorneys, clients, and other legal professionals, maintaining strong working relationships that contributed to overall firm success.
- Coordinated with expert witnesses to gather crucial evidence for trials, strengthening the legal team''s arguments in court proceedings.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Paralegal
2 Years 4 Months- Collaborated with clients to gather information and provide updates on case status.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
Education
Paralegal Certificate
Skills
Legal research
Legal writing
Litigation support
Trial preparation assistance
Exhibit preparation
Court filing
Discovery management
Civil litigation
Case management
Client communication
Office administration
Administrative support
Calendar management
MS Office proficiency
Attention to detail
Notary public
Timeline
Office Manager /Senior Litigation Paralegal
Hofland & Tomsheck
11.2018 - CurrentRead More
Paralegal
Atkin, Winter & Sherrod
01.2016 - 05.2018Read More
Everest College
Paralegal Certificate
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