Paul Mitchell
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at Casten & Pearce, APLC, excelling in legal research and document drafting. Proven ability to enhance case efficiency and streamline communication, significantly reducing attorney workload. Skilled in case management and client relations, ensuring compliance with court procedures and deadlines for optimal outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys
Paralegal
Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway
Paralegal
Casten & Pearce, APLC
10.2022 - Current
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted, reviewed, and edited legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Organized and maintained case files using document management systems.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, including witness interviews and evidence organization.
- Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel to ensure timely information flow.
- Managed deadlines for filing motions and briefs in compliance with court rules.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- 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.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- 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.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports outlining key points from discovery materials for use during mediation sessions or pretrial settlement talks.
- Optimized legal proceedings with precise preparation of trial notebooks and evidence.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
Education
Paralegal Studies
LSU Shreveport
Shreveport, LA11.1989
General Education
Soutgwood High School
Shreveport, LA05.1981
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Document drafting
Certification
Paralegal Studies
Timeline
Paralegal
Casten & Pearce, APLC
10.2022 - Current
Paralegal
Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys
Paralegal
Cook, Yancey, King & Galloway
Paralegal Studies
LSU Shreveport
General Education
Soutgwood High School
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