Sandi Tompkins
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Personable and organized, with strong ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Possesses foundational understanding of legal research and document preparation, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal databases. Dedicated to contributing to team's success through reliable and accurate support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
O'Dell, O'Neal, Hungerford & Blanchard
09.2023 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits;
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain the smooth flow of firm operations;
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence;
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, and collecting documentation and information for discovery requests;
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates;
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy;
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule;
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases;
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings; and
- Utilized e-filing platforms to efficiently file court documents.
Client Specialist
Nelson Elder Care Law
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Responsible for supporting one attorney and one paralegal in creating, editing, and processing documents for client legal document signings;
- Specialized in trusts, wills, and probate;
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents;
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail; and
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legal documents for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Client Advocate
The Hope Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Counseled and assisted clients through unplanned or challenging pregnancies; supporting the families and children through age 2; and
- Provided support through company and outside resources and educational classes in a pro-life non-profit organization.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12.2021
Skills
- Document drafting
- Notary public
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- Proofreading
- Trial preparation assistance
- Document filing
- Exceptional writer
- Civil and Family law
- Deposition scheduling
- Effective multitasking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Paralegal
O'Dell, O'Neal, Hungerford & Blanchard
09.2023 - Current
Client Specialist
Nelson Elder Care Law
07.2020 - 04.2021
Client Advocate
The Hope Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Paralegal Certificate -
Kennesaw State University
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