Paula Balch Tensen

• Managed daily farm stand operations.
• Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and cost control for farm stand expenditures.
• Established strong relationships with local markets to promote farm products effectively.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors and customers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
• Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
• Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Managed daily operations, ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Established partnerships with local vendors to diversify product offerings.

• Managed tenant relations, ensuring timely communication and issue resolution.
• Oversaw property maintenance, coordinating repairs and improvements to enhance living conditions.
• Implemented screening processes for prospective tenants, ensuring reliable and responsible occupancy.
• Developed lease agreements, outlining terms and conditions to protect property interests.

• Conducted investigations to gather evidence and support criminal and civil cases.
• Reviewed documents such as police reports, witness statements, medical records, and case pleadings.
• Conducted scene investigations through taking photographs, measurements, and making other observations relevant to the facts of the case.
• Tracked down witnesses.
• Conducted witness interviews.
• Prepared and obtained sworn witness statements in the field.
• Served Subpoenas.
• Aided in trial prep with exhibit preparation, preparing witnesses for trial, and conducting juror surveys.

• Managed case files and organized legal documents for efficient retrieval and review.
• Drafted correspondence and pleadings to support attorneys in case preparation.
• Maintained calendars and scheduled appointments.
• Reviewed and summarized legal documents and medical records, identifying key information.
• Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics.
• Tracked Court deadlines.
• Proofread documents for accuracy before submission.
• Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews.
• Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, organization of evidence materials and coordinating trial logistics.
• Negotiated settlements with insurance companies.
• Facilitated client meetings and consultations, ensuring all necessary documentation was prepared and available for attorney review.
• Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
• Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
• Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
• Managed case files and documentation, maintaining organized records in accordance with firm protocols.
• Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and creating trial binders for efficient presentations.
• Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
• Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
• Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.

* Employment dates are approximate.

• Performed all duties as outlined above.

* Employment dates are approximate.

• Managed office operations, ensuring compliance with legal standards and organizational policies to comply with the Public Defender's state-wide policies and procedures.
• Oversaw scheduling of court appearances and meetings.
• Supervised administrative staff.
• Interviewed and assisted in the hiring decision of office staff.
• Performed the customary support staff duties to the attorneys through stenographic and audio transcription of correspondence and pleadings.

* Employment dates are approximate.