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Samantha Craig

Junction City,KS

Summary

Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to administrative law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Paralegal

Army
11.2022 - Current
  • Managed all incoming correspondence from judges, court administrative staff and opposing parties.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
  • Coordinated settlement talks between counsel, defendants and plaintiffs.
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Monitored changes in laws, regulations and other legal matters to keep firm compliant with requirements.

Battlaion Paralegal

Army
02.2019 - 10.2022
  • Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.

Server

John Knox Village Care Center
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social And Criminal Justice

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
10.2022

Skills

  • Criminal Law
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Case Summaries
  • Legal Document Reviewing
  • Material Preparation
  • Trial Proceedings
  • Proofreading
  • Administrative Support
  • Deposition and Trial Assistance
  • Drafting Correspondence
  • Schedule Management
  • Legal Correspondence Preparation
  • Motion Preparation
  • Court Transcription
  • Legal Research
  • Motions Drafting
  • Court Document Filing
  • Office Administration

Timeline

Senior Paralegal

Army
11.2022 - Current

Battlaion Paralegal

Army
02.2019 - 10.2022

Server

John Knox Village Care Center
03.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Social And Criminal Justice

Ashford University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

Ashford University
Samantha Craig