Shelly Schenkel
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Technologically-savvy Paralegal offering proficiency in [Software], spreadsheet development and legal research. Well-versed in legal terminology and legal document preparation. Bringing [Number] years of legal expertise and commitment to supporting legal teams of up to [Number]. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to [Type] law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
May & Johnson, PC
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for [Number]-attorney office.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
- Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
- Directed and coordinated service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions for several legal professionals.
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
Paralegal
Johnson, Janklow, Abdallah & Reiter, LLP
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for [Number]-attorney office.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
US Probation Officer
US District Court - US Probation
Sioux Falls, SD
05.1998 - 10.2018
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies, and procedures.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of probationers.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
- Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations.
- Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes.
- Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases.
- Performed thorough legal research to strengthen case arguments.
- Suggested bail recommendations to court to aid with case outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Administrative Studies
University of South Dakota1
Vermillion, SD07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.1991
Skills
- Summary Writing
- Evidence Gathering
- Legal Correspondence
- Filing System Organization
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Case File Preparation
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Litigation Support
- Client Support
- Motion Preparation
- Exhibit Preparation
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Criminal Law
- Federal Guidelines
- Review of Pleadings
- Legal Document Reviewing
- Assisting Lawyers
- Court Filings Management
- LexisNexis
Timeline
Paralegal
May & Johnson, PC
08.2021 - Current
Paralegal
Johnson, Janklow, Abdallah & Reiter, LLP
10.2018 - 08.2021
US Probation Officer
US District Court - US Probation
05.1998 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Administrative Studies
University of South Dakota1
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of South Dakota
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