Shamekah Hayes
Chalmette,LA
Summary
Experienced Paralegal and Litigation Professional with extensive experience facilitating complex discovery processes and document production in highly regulated, deadline-driven environments. Proven ability to manage requests for information (RFIs), coordinate attorney review and approvals, support formal filings, and ensure accurate document classification and archiving. Adept at proactive communication with stakeholders, internal customers, and management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Assistant
Virtual Assistant
06.2024 - Current
- Provide administrative and document management support in a remote environment.
- Coordinate scheduling, correspondence, and electronic file organization.
- Respond promptly and accurately to client inquiries and document requests.
Paralegal
The Law Office of John S. Williams
11.2020 - 05.2024
- Facilitated the discovery process for complex civil litigation matters, managing high-volume requests for information and interrogatories.
- Gathered, reviewed, and organized documents in response to RFIs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Performed quality checks and obtained attorney approval prior to submission of discovery responses and filings.
- Coordinated and participated in review conferences and case strategy meetings with attorneys and clients.
- Supported electronic and hard-copy production of discovery responses and legal filings.
- Ensured proper document classification, indexing, and archiving within case management systems.
- Prepared and assembled mediation binders, witness books, exhibit lists, and filing materials.
- Proactively communicated with attorneys, clients, medical providers, and external stakeholders.
Paralegal
Hailey McNamara LLP
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Assisted with preparation and production of discovery responses and regulatory-style document requests.
- Drafted responses to interrogatories and correspondence.
- Coordinated conference calls, meetings, and maintained master calendars.
- Summarized records and transcripts to support attorney review and filings.
- Maintained organized document repositories and ensured timely responses.
Legal Assistant
Chehardy, Sherman & Williams
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Filed pleadings and discovery in State and Federal Courts.
- Supported discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.
- Prepared witness lists, exhibit books, and production materials.
- Conducted public records requests and managed responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University of New Orleans
07.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Paralegal
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA05-2015
Skills
- Regulatory & Litigation Discovery
- Requests for Information (RFI)
- Document Production & Quality Control
- Attorney Review & Approvals
- Stakeholder Communication
- Document Management Systems
- Electronic & Hard Copy Filings
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Regulatory filings and jurisdictional documentation support
Timeline
Virtual Assistant
Virtual Assistant
06.2024 - Current
Paralegal
The Law Office of John S. Williams
11.2020 - 05.2024
Paralegal
Hailey McNamara LLP
05.2018 - 11.2020
Legal Assistant
Chehardy, Sherman & Williams
01.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University of New Orleans
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Paralegal
Nunez Community College