Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant (Remote)
Shea Law
03.2022 - 09.2025
Discovery Paralegal for all cases in the firm.
Conducted comprehensive client discovery to identify needs across all cases.
Performed legal research to support case strategy and documentation.
Drafted pleadings, motions, orders, and final divorce decrees, including findings of fact and parenting plans.
Prepared attorneys for court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
Served as primary contact for clients.
Managed attorney calendar to ensure efficient scheduling of appointments and deadlines.
Paralegal
Defoe Pickett Law
09.2016 - 03.2021
Drafted pleadings, motions, orders, and findings of facts for divorce proceedings.
Prepared attorneys for court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
Served as first point of contact for clients.
Managed attorney’s calendar to ensure timely scheduling of appointments.
Conducted thorough client discovery to support case development.
Performed legal research to inform case strategies and arguments.
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Terry Snow Law
04.2014 - 08.2017
Managed the firm’s trust and checking and savings accounts.
Paid all bills associated with the firm, and deposited client monies into trust accounts.
Payroll
Answered phones and responded to emails.
Set up new client files.
Scheduling.
Filing.
Process serving.
Third Key Manager/Fill in Manager/Sales Associate
Just Sports
11.2012 - 08.2017
Retail sales
Money/cash handling
Balanced registers at the end of the day
Inventory/tagging
Floor organization
On occasion filled in for lead managers (up to 6 weeks at a time)
Safety Flagger
Safe Set
06.2014 - 08.2014
Performed traffic control for Batelle to assist in managing the protection for worker safety and health by managing the flow of traffic around the work site.
P.T. Aide
Columbia Physical Therapy
01.2011 - 08.2013
Coordinated scheduling and verified client health insurance with insurance companies.
Prepared patients for therapy sessions by setting them up on IFC machines.
Assisted patients in executing personalized workout plans to achieve fitness goals.
Documented therapist notes and distributed detailed patient reports efficiently.
Front Desk/Receptionist/Advertisement
Tri-City Herald
11.2007 - 01.2011
Assisted customers at front desk with inquiries regarding newspaper services and payments.
Processed requests for service terminations and obituary placements efficiently.
Sold special occasion sections of newspaper to enhance customer engagement.
Managed simple advertising requests, including garage sales and lost pet announcements.
Balanced cash registers daily to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Conducted cold calling to promote subscription services and boost sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety