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Peyton Hill

Summary

Results-driven, detail-oriented professional skilled in litigation processes looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
02.2023 - Current
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Monitored changes in litigation trends and regulations, keeping the legal team informed of potential impacts on cases.
  • Enhanced attorney preparation for trial by conducting thorough legal research and drafting memoranda.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for 300+ civil litigation cases.
  • Drafted polished motions and briefs from start to finish for litigation processes and court proceedings.
  • Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.
  • Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing and analyzing records from various sources.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with federal, state, and appellate court rules.

Defense Paralegal

Koehn Law Firm, PLLC
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Enhanced defense strategies by conducting thorough research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
  • Assisted in the development of trial strategy through meticulous analysis of case facts and applicable law.
  • Reviewed medical chronologies and medical expense recaps.
  • Reduced outside counsel costs by performing extensive internal legal research to assist attorneys in forming defenses.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Supported attorneys in achieving successful outcomes at summary judgment hearings through careful drafting of briefs, motions, supporting documents.

Lead Client Advocate

The Cline Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships
  • Fostered an environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among team members, leading to improved overall performance.
  • Assessed ongoing client needs by conducting regular check-ins and evaluations, allowing for proactive adjustments in service delivery methods when needed.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, skillfully balancing priorities to meet individual needs and expectations.

Education

Clinical Psychology

Belhaven University
Jackson, MS

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Holmes Community College
Ridgeland
12.2021

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Fact Investigation/Data Verification
  • Conflict Resolution/Problem-solving aptitude
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Legal Compliance Monitoring/SOP Development
  • Project Management and Coordination
  • Corrective Actions
  • Records Review
  • Federal and state regulations
  • Ethics management
  • Litigation Support

Timeline

Litigation Paralegal

Morgan & Morgan Law Firm
02.2023 - Current

Defense Paralegal

Koehn Law Firm, PLLC
12.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Client Advocate

The Cline Center
08.2021 - 12.2021

Clinical Psychology

Belhaven University

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies

Holmes Community College

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