Penny Bennett
Ashley
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, complemented by exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new competencies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Schiff & Associates Co., LPA
Columbus
01.2025 - Current
- Organized depositions, maintained updated calendars with court case dockets, and collaborated with attorneys/legal assistants.
- Drafted legal documents including briefs, motions, and pleadings for court submission.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for efficient access and retrieval.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and necessary documentation requirements.
- Coordinated schedules for court appearances, meetings, and client consultations.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
Legal Assistant
Gallagher, Gams, Tallan, Barnes & Littrell, L.L.P
Columbus
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Coordinate communication with attorneys and legal assistants while managing discovery processes.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
Administrative Assistant
Delaware County Domestic Relations Court
Delaware
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Coordinate scheduling of hearings, liaise with attorneys and legal assistants to confirm correct filing of pleadings and subsequent documents, submit orders and judgment entries, direct parties and counsel into hearing rooms, and enhance overall docket efficiency.
- Managed daily office operations for Delaware County Domestic Relations Court.
- Maintained accurate records in case management systems.
- Facilitated communication between court staff and external stakeholders.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
Civil Protection Order Specialist
Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office
Delaware
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Facilitated filing of protection orders for crime victims to enhance legal support.
Delivered comprehensive administrative support for two victim advocates, including phone management and letter preparation.
Tracked and organized statistics for grant applications to secure necessary funding resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2013
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ11.2011
Rutherford B. Hayes High School - General Education Curriculum
Rutherford B. Hayes High School
Delaware, OH06.1999
Skills
- Client communication
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Legal transcription
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- File and records management
- Deposition scheduling
- Administrative support
- Notary public
- Litigation support
- Legal research
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Schiff & Associates Co., LPA
01.2025 - Current
Legal Assistant
Gallagher, Gams, Tallan, Barnes & Littrell, L.L.P
12.2023 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant
Delaware County Domestic Relations Court
06.2019 - 06.2023
Civil Protection Order Specialist
Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office
04.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Rutherford B. Hayes High School - General Education Curriculum
Rutherford B. Hayes High School
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