Sharon S Harbison
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Legal professional with proven track record in providing comprehensive support to attorneys. Expertise in document management and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Bowling Green Independent School District, TCC
05.2014 - Current
- Supported teachers in delivering individualized instruction to enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated small group activities to reinforce key concepts and improve student comprehension.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers for targeted interventions.
Paralegal
Cole & Moore
02.2012 - 08.2013
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence, maintaining accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Coordinated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring clarity of information and timely responses to inquiries.
- Reviewed discovery materials, summarizing key points to facilitate strategic decision-making during litigation processes.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines.
- Optimized legal proceedings with precise preparation of trial notebooks and evidence.
- Managed case files, organizing documentation for easy retrieval and efficient workflow within the legal team.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by compiling evidence and creating exhibits that enhanced presentation effectiveness.
Deputy Clerk
Warren Circuit Court
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Processed court documents and filings, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information to parties of record; filing; answering phone.
Receptionist/Billing Clerk
John H. McCracken
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Temporary position to include streamlining front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Processed customer invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely billing cycles.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle & VanZant
05.2003 - 10.2008
Legal Assistant
Bishop, McCracken & Potter
05.1997 - 04.2003
Legal Assistant
Woodward, Hobson & Fulton
07.1994 - 04.1997
Legal Assistant
Cole, Broderick, Minton, Moore and Thornton
06.1991 - 09.1994
Legal Assistant
English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley
06.1989 - 08.1991
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky05-2005
Associate of Arts - Legal Secretary Administration
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-1981
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Bowling Green Independent School District, TCC
05.2014 - Current
Paralegal
Cole & Moore
02.2012 - 08.2013
Deputy Clerk
Warren Circuit Court
09.2011 - 02.2012
Receptionist/Billing Clerk
John H. McCracken
09.2011 - 01.2012
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle & VanZant
05.2003 - 10.2008
Legal Assistant
Bishop, McCracken & Potter
05.1997 - 04.2003
Legal Assistant
Woodward, Hobson & Fulton
07.1994 - 04.1997
Legal Assistant
Cole, Broderick, Minton, Moore and Thornton
06.1991 - 09.1994
Legal Assistant
English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley
06.1989 - 08.1991
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Western Kentucky University
Associate of Arts - Legal Secretary Administration
Western Kentucky University
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