SHANNON BUECHLER
Mount Airy,MD
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
The Collaborative Law Group
01.2023 - Current
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits, including but not limited to Entries of Appearance, Motions for Continuance/Postponement, Motions to Strike Appearance, Complaints for Absolute Divorce, Answers to Complaint for Absolute Divorce, and Affidavits of Process of Service.
- File pleadings and serve letters and discovery through MDEC.
- Draft Marital Settlement Agreements
- Draft letters to Opposing counsel/Opposing parties, State's Attorneys, Clients, and other involved parties as needed on a case by case basis.
- Edited and proofread legal documents.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Communicated with clients, Opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Ensured compliance with the Court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Managed complex cases efficiently using Clio Manage to track information related to multiple parties over the course of the cases.
- Draft Discovery requests to Opposing parties, as well as discovery responses from Clients to Opposing parties.
- Review and organize Discovery responses received from client and opposing party in electronic and physical file.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and trial binders.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or interns as needed.
- Managed scheduling of client meetings, court calendars, and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Conduct research, as necessary, via LexisNexis, Maryland Land Records, Maryland Judiciary Search, SDAT Real Property Search, Tracers and Accurint, for relevant case data.
Legal Assistant
The Collaborative Law Group
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Conduct initial client intake process, including initial contact with prospective client via phone or email to collect contact information and details of the case.
- Send intake paperwork via Clio Grow and Lawmatics and review documentation received from prospective clients.
- Conduct additional necessary research, such as SDAT searches, Maryland Judiciary Search, and estate searches to prepare file for attorney’s initial consultation with the prospective client.
- Schedule initial consultations with prospective clients via Zoom or telephone conference.
- Draft Retainer Agreements
- Draft letters and emails to clients, opposing parties, opposing counsel, and other persons involved in current cases as needed.
- Communicate with the Court, clients, State’s Attorney’s Office, Register of Wills, and Opposing counsel
- Schedule meetings with clients, Opposing counsel, and maintain calendar of all upcoming Court appearances.
- Construct and maintain physical files for each client.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
Owner
DotDotSmile Shannon Buechler
02.2017 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Ensured that invoices are sent in a timely manner.
- Packaging items to be shipped to the recipients and filling out the appropriate customs forms as necessary
- Following up with the clients to ensure that the recipients are satisfied with the selections
- Utilized Excel to manage monthly average inventory of two thousand items, keeping track of a myriad of 26 clothing styles across 13 sizes
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Education
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maryland: Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD12.2008
Graduate -
Stephen Decatur High School
Berlin, Maryland06.2003
Skills
- Proficient in the use of Clio Grow and Clio Manage software
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite applications and the internet
- Court Document Filing
- Quickly adapt to new concepts and responsibilities
- Self-motivated; detail-oriented; willing to work in a team or independently
- Excellent customer service skills
- Records Management
- Document Filing
- Legal Research
- Research and Data Collection
- Case Management
- Critical Thinking
Primary Phone
410-430-9795
Special Projects Research
- Graduate Special Project, Johns Hopkins University Museum Studies Onsite Seminar, Summer 2010, Creation of Podcast for Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens in Washington, D.C.
- Undergraduate Research Project, UMBC Department of History, Fall 2006, “Nunna dual Tsuny:” Cherokee Women’s role in cultural adaptation and persistence past the Trial of Tears, 18381889
Secondary Phone
301-703-5959
References
- Heather Haggstrom, former Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Maryland Historical Society, hhaggstrom1@yahoo.com, 443-293-6749
- Anne Eastman, former volunteer, Museum of Eastern Shore Life (MESL), Dustyanne831@hotmail.com, 410-443-4471
Timeline
Paralegal
The Collaborative Law Group
01.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
The Collaborative Law Group
06.2022 - 01.2023
Owner
DotDotSmile Shannon Buechler
02.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maryland: Baltimore County
Graduate -
Stephen Decatur High School
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