Accounting
Ojonek Menefee
Paralegal
Hinesville,GA
Summary
Efficient Paralegal Specialist skilled at supporting legal proceedings relating to all law areas, including criminal, family and contract law. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Desiring to bring 8 years of experience in legal support to a challenging new position with room for advancement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Paralegal NCO
United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
11.2015 - Current
- Prepared and filed non-judicial punishment and other legal documents for military justice system.
- Maintained law and administrative library, as well as department files and records.
- Assisted with separation board proceedings and duty determinations.
- Supported family law proceedings by managing documents such as wills, separation degrees and powers of attorney.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Examined and generated memos on statutory law, case law and federal and state regulations using online research databases, such as Westlaw and print sources.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Supervised team of 8 attorneys, paralegals and other legal personnel in conduct of corporate legal and administrative business.
- Helped attorneys prepare for hearings, depositions, mediations and trials.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 07.2021 - Current
Skills
Employee counseling
Technological integration
Materials Preparation
Lesson Planning
Public speaking
Dependable and Responsible
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Facilitating coordination
Software
Cloud-based data access and sharing
Document management
Microsoft
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Excelsior College
07.2021 - Current
Paralegal NCO
United States Army
11.2015 - Current