Sarah Martin
Aldie,VA
Summary
Ambitious Paralegal offering in-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles. Excels at prioritizing competing tasks and ascertaining future needs. Expertly assists lawyers and attorneys in executing legal transactions and drafting and processing legal documents. Polished Paralegal well-versed in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions, and correspondence. Collaborative team player comfortable working independently and accepting high degree of unsupervised responsibility. Recognized for quickly mastering new challenges and working well under pressure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Compton & Duling LC
Woodbridge, Virginia
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained a database of all pleadings filed by opposing counsel in multiple jurisdictions across the country.
- Monitored changes in laws that may affect litigation strategies or outcomes.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Prepared trial notebooks for court proceedings.
- Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Managed discovery process, including drafting discovery documents and coordinating document production.
- Prepared compliance and regulatory forms for legal cases and suits.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
Office Manager/Criminal Paralegal/Civil Litigation Paralegal
Mark Thomas Crossland PC
Aldie, VA
12.2010 - 07.2021
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
- Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
- Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by resolving client and case issues effectively.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
- Automated office operations for managing client correspondence, payment scheduling, record tracking and data communications.
- Wrote professional business correspondence to maintain strong line of communications.
- Assisted attorneys by researching and consolidating information from legal resources.
- Wrote wills, separation degree and power of attorney documents for family law needs.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Entered client data into PCLaw to manage records and customer relationships
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations.
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Researched documents and publications to establish case-altering details and evidence.
- Submitted electronic filings and organized court materials, schedules and actions.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
- Prepared and organized evidence and exhibits to be utilized in court hearings and trials.
Paralegal
Macdowell & Associates
Fairfax, VA
06.2010 - 12.2010
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Entered client data into legal database to manage records and customer relationships
- Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
Paralegal Assistant
Law Office of John Hart
Harrisonburg, VA
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Submitted electronic filings and organized court materials, schedules and actions.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted various court documents, invoices and enclosures at attorneys' request.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Entered client data into legal database to manage records and customer relationships
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
Court Clerk Assistant
Rockingham County Courthouse
Harrisonburg, VA
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Prepared and issued summons, complaints, warrants and other documents necessary for daily courtroom operations.
- Supported daily courtroom document preparation, filing of referral forms and court notices, check-in and check-out and bailiff duties.
- Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2010
Skills
- Complex Problem Solving
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Goal Setting
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Invoicing and Billing
- File and Data Retrieval Systems
- Banking Operations
Timeline
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Compton & Duling LC
06.2022 - Current
Office Manager/Criminal Paralegal/Civil Litigation Paralegal
Mark Thomas Crossland PC
12.2010 - 07.2021
Paralegal
Macdowell & Associates
06.2010 - 12.2010
Paralegal Assistant
Law Office of John Hart
08.2008 - 01.2009
Court Clerk Assistant
Rockingham County Courthouse
09.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
James Madison University
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