Stefanie Nelson
Nevada,IA
Summary
Polished Paralegal well-versed in drafting briefs, legal memorandums, motions and correspondence. Collaborative team player comfortable working independently and accepting high degree of unsupervised responsibility. Recognized for quickly mastering new challenges and working well under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Jankins Law
Des Moines, Iowa
11.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Filed various proceeding on EDMS and CMECF
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals. - Prepared cases using BestCase.
Paralegal
Law Office of Gregory Wilder
Provo, Utah
10.2020 - 10.2021
- 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.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs.
- Aided settlement negotiations with effective summary reports.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Office Manager/Senior Accountant
Farm Bureau- Tom Swanson Agency
Provo, Utah
06.2016 - 10.2020
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes. - Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized insurance consultations and recommendations.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by keeping abreast of changes in laws related to auto insurance claims management.
Education
Accounting & Tax Prep - Accounting
Stevens Henagar College
Orem, UT01-2012
High School Diploma -
Spanish Fork High School
Spanish Fork, UT05-2000
Skills
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Notary Public
- Document and Exhibit Preparation
- Calendar Management and appointment scheduling
- File Organization and Records Management
- Effective Multitasking
- Attention to Detail and Critical Thinking
- Correspondence and Legal Forms
- Deadline Monitoring and Work Prioritization
- Court Document Filing
- Work well under pressure/stress/high work loads
SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS
Quickbooks, Patriot, Outlook, MS Office, Google, Teams, Adobe, Zoom, EDMS, CM/ECF, Pacer, BestCase, Timematters
Certification
- Iowa Notary Public
- Federal IRS PTIN
Timeline
Paralegal
Jankins Law
11.2021 - Current
Paralegal
Law Office of Gregory Wilder
10.2020 - 10.2021
Office Manager/Senior Accountant
Farm Bureau- Tom Swanson Agency
06.2016 - 10.2020
Accounting & Tax Prep - Accounting
Stevens Henagar College
High School Diploma -
Spanish Fork High School
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