Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
References
Timeline
Generic

Priscilla Payne

Duluth,GA

Summary

Trusted Paralegal offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes and disseminates significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Exercises independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Eraclides, Gelman, Hall, Indek, Goodman & Waters
Lawrenceville, GA
10.2022 - Current
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Used state and federal electronic filing systems.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
  • Reviewed and analyzed medical records and compiled evidence to support claims for Workers' Compensation benefits.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys including scheduling appointments, preparing correspondence, filing documents and maintaining client contact lists.
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.

Office Manager / Managing Paralegal

Michael D Barber & Associates
Duluth, GA
05.2019 - 07.2022
  • Supports company operations by maintaining office systems and supervising staff
  • Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information
  • Drafted 15+ types of legal documents and client communication forms, including contracts, affidavits, case pleadings, and support documents
  • Manage attorney calendar and monitor court appearances
  • Maintain consistent telephone and email communication with all clients
  • Conduct intake interviews and collaborate with attorneys
  • Compose and revise legal documents for attorneys, including letters, dispositions, motions to compel and court filings
  • Update clients as to the status of their case file
  • Ensure legal documents are processed and handled in a timely and efficient manner in order to comply with appropriate regulations and deadlines
  • Recording day to day financial transactions, verifying that transactions are recorded in the correct month book, performs all client invoicing, and other accounts receivable tasks
  • Enhance client relationships in person and by phone with sensitivity and confidentiality
  • Maintain office records, order supplies, and process mail
  • Perform clerical, substantive legal work in assisting an attorney.

Eligibility Service Clerk

Riverside County DPSS
Desert Hot Springs, CS
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Performed general clerical work and specific operations of the self-sufficiency office
  • Interviewed customer face-to-face and over the phone
  • Prepared correspondence and reports for supervisor approval
  • Kept accurate CIV records for CalWorks and CalFresh
  • Handled confidential information for customers and office
  • Worked cooperatively with both the public and departmental staff in the different programs with the office
  • Updated records, reports, reviews and verified information for accuracy
  • Accessed MEDS to determine customer's eligibility to benefits
  • Developed a system for establishing priorities, daily task, and meeting time-sensitive deadlines.

Account Development Manager

Brumark Flooring Company
Atlanta, GA
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Provided information to customers such as price quotes, product, and product use
  • Recommended products to customers, based on customer's needs and interests
  • Identified prospective customers by using business directories and following leads
  • Negotiated details of contracts and payment with customers
  • Calculated the amount of product clients needed for their personalized orders
  • Maintained document of daily paperwork, inventory, and reordering merchandise as needed
  • Managed over 100 clients in the Northeast region of the United States.

Account Auditor

CTS Systems
Alpharetta, GA
03.2011 - 04.2015
  • Checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry of mathematical accuracy and proper codes
  • Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information
  • Complied with federal, state and company policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Compiled statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, profits and loss
  • Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures
  • Assisted with reduction of loss of inventory, time, and assets
  • Classified, recorded, and summarized numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records using journals, ledgers, or computers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palm Springs High School
05.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Office Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Quickbooks

References

Available on request

Timeline

Paralegal

Eraclides, Gelman, Hall, Indek, Goodman & Waters
10.2022 - Current

Office Manager / Managing Paralegal

Michael D Barber & Associates
05.2019 - 07.2022

Eligibility Service Clerk

Riverside County DPSS
10.2017 - 08.2018

Account Development Manager

Brumark Flooring Company
10.2015 - 10.2016

Account Auditor

CTS Systems
03.2011 - 04.2015

High School Diploma -

Palm Springs High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Priscilla Payne