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Salma Brooks

Salma Brooks

Glen Allen,VA

Summary

Dedicated Paralegal with over a decade of experience in customer service, specializing in legal research, document preparation, and case management. I possess strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, allowing me to navigate complex legal issues and provide effective client support. My attention to detail ensures precision in every task, while my background in real estate has further enhanced my ability to understand and meet clients' needs. Committed to delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships, I am passionate about making a positive impact in the legal field.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Virginia Realtor

Exit Realty Team
Richmond, VA
05.2024 - Current
  • Guiding clients through the buying and selling process. Skilled in market analysis, strategic planning, and personalized service, I focus on clear communication and building meaningful relationships with everyone I come into contact with.

Litigation Paralegal

The Joel Bieber Firm
Richmond, VA
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Drafted pleadings, motions and other court documents for review by attorney.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, and drafting jury instructions.
  • Prepared deposition summaries and tracked deadlines for filing of briefs or other documents.
  • Performed factual investigations to obtain background information on parties involved in litigation proceedings.
  • Organized large volumes of data into databases for use in document reviews or case management systems.
  • Analyzed medical records to identify pertinent facts that could be used in a court proceeding.
  • Communicated regularly with opposing counsels regarding settlements or other matters.
  • Interviewed clients on interrogatories and recorded answers in writing, reviewing answers with attorneys and preparing answers in final form for submission.

Paralegal

New Day Legal PLLC
Henrico, VA
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Preparation of legal pleadings for Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy Cases.
  • Communicate directly with debtors, creditors, and counsel to resolve time-sensitive matters.
  • Escalated files working as a liaison between clients and attorneys.
  • Executed the intakes of new clients, prepared clients for court, pulled status dockets from ECF/Pacer software, and handled current client matters from start to finish.
  • Daily tasks include meeting with new and current clients, returning phone calls, preparing amendments, working with trustees on dockets and objections, and maintaining the plans for our clientele.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Litigation Specialization

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal General Practice Specialization

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Litigation Support
  • Motions drafting
  • Deposition Briefings
  • Legal Terminology
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms
  • Trial Preparation Assistance
  • Court Document Filing
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy knowledge
  • 341 date analysis
  • Time management skills
  • High sense of urgency
  • Client interview coordination
  • Court appearance arrangements
  • Scheduling/planning
  • Administrative support
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Records Management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attorney calendar management
  • Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

Participated as a mock juror at the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission's upcoming 'Shark A.T.A.C.: Advanced Trial Advocacy College' training program

Certification

NSLT Legal Technology Certificate

Affiliations

  • Virginia Notary Public
  • NALA- National Association of Legal Assistants
  • Richmond Paralegal Association
  • NAR- National Association of Realtors
  • RAR- Richmond Association of Realtors

Languages

Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Virginia Realtor

Exit Realty Team
05.2024 - Current

Litigation Paralegal

The Joel Bieber Firm
08.2021 - 07.2023

Paralegal

New Day Legal PLLC
01.2021 - 07.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Litigation Specialization

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal General Practice Specialization

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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