Paige Shelton

Bethany,OK

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience, excelling in case management and legal documentation. Proven ability to enhance client relations and streamline processes, ensuring efficient case preparation. Recognized for critical thinking and attention to detail, contributing to successful outcomes in complex legal matters. Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Legal Assistant

Michael S. Vernon, PLLC

01.2025 - 06.2025

Prepared all legal pleadings and documentation, including but not limited to probate and summary administration probate cases, real estate, deeds, revocable living trusts, estate plans, answered phones, filed pleadings at courthouses, set initial hearings via court clerk or bailiff, e-filed and maintained e-file log, deposited monies, met with clients, sat in on majority of hearings, and assisted Bankruptcy creditor attorney with file and document preparation, emails, and docketing.

Bailiff

Oklahoma County Courthouse - Special Judge April D. Collins

01.2021 - 01.2022

Maintained and worked up dockets including forcible entry and detainers, small claims, judgment and garnishment motions, worked cost docket and set up defendant payment plans, compiled jury instructions for trials, performed jury management, prepared judgment and sentencing paperwork, answered office telephones, worked alongside and with judge and court clerk.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Marketing

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, OK

06.2010

Skills

Critical thinking
Professional ethics
Document filing
Client relations
Interviewing clients
Case management

Case preparation
Jury management
Time management
Legal research
Legal documentation
Attention to detail

References

April, Collins, Special Judge, April.collins@oscn.net, 405-713-1181, Oklahoma County Courthouse
Aimee, Drake, Court Clerk for Special Judge April D. Collins, Aimee.drake@oscn.net, 405-713-1181, Oklahoma County Courthouse
Heather, Buchberger, Bankruptcy Attorney, Heather@buchbergerlaw.com, 405-990-0993, Buchberger Law, formerly Mike Loyd & Associates
Travis, Vernier, Attorney, owner & partner, Travis@Bennettvernier.com, 405-346-9800, Bennett Vernier, PLLC

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