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SIOBHAN JOHNSON

Buffalo

Summary

Professional with strong background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, 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

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Barth Condren LLP
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • 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.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.

Legal Assistant

Kenny Shelton Liptak Nowak
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
  • Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
  • Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
  • Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
  • Draft and file legal documents and correspondence
  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Maintain contact lists
  • Monitor deadlines and calendars

Legal Document Analyst

M&T Bank
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Act as a liaison between the branch and the legal department.
  • Understand the differences between different state laws and how to apply these laws to our customers.
  • Perform research on a variety of legal documents presented at account opening or as part of a maintenance transaction to existing accounts for retail and private banking customers within established service level agreements.
  • Work closely with other internal departments/areas across M&T Bank Corporation and its subsidiaries. These include, but not limited to, Counsel’s Office, Banking Services, Branches, Private Banking, Centralized Branch Operations, and Consumer Operations & Risk Support.

Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla
05.2018 - 08.2021
  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  • Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
  • Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

State University of New York College
05.2017

Skills

  • Highly organized
  • Retail management
  • Quick learner
  • Professional demeanor
  • Flexible schedule
  • Strong communication skills
  • Computer proficient

Timeline

Paralegal

Barth Condren LLP
12.2024 - 05.2025

Legal Assistant

Kenny Shelton Liptak Nowak
05.2022 - 12.2024

Legal Document Analyst

M&T Bank
08.2021 - 05.2022

Paralegal

Goldberg Segalla
05.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

State University of New York College