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Stephanie Morgan

Jonesborough,TN

Summary

Highly trusted and motivated Legal Assistant with 20+ years of experience. Adept at working without supervision, can quickly and independently master new skills and possesses exceptional interpersonal and multitasking skills. Works extremely well under pressure and adapts swiftly to new situations and challenges. Successful at managing priorities with a positive attitude and with the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal, In-House Corporate

ASCEND WELLNESS HOLDINGS
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted the General Counsel in structuring a formal legal department for this start-up
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive organization system for more than 30 entities in 6+ states, streamlining corporate entity documents, including formation, maintenance, and dissolution of entities
  • Composed, reviewed, and revised legal documents including NDA's, separation agreements, contracts, leases, and employment agreements
  • Created board books, helped orchestrate meetings and create agendas, tracked minutes, resolutions, opinion letters, voting among board members and reported corporate information to the CSE as needed
  • Acted as liaison with internal departments and external clients and vendors
  • Managed calendars and schedules for 3 in-house attorneys as well as other internal departments.

Legal Assistant, In-House Corporate

NIKON INC.
12.2014 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with 3 in-house attorneys and 7 executive team members on cases providing research and briefing drafts
  • Oversaw the management of 5+ properties in 3+ states
  • Served as liaison between legal department and all other internal departments, as well as external clients and vendors
  • Streamlined the organization's filing system allowing for consistent and timely communications and filings
  • Managed attorney calendars including scheduling and travel for meetings, hearings, trials, and conferences
  • Transcribed attorneys' dictation from recordings and drafted correspondence
  • Assisted with accounting duties.

Executive Legal Assistant, Corporate Securities & Litigation

GUSRAE KAPLAN NUSBAUM PLLC
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Collaborated with 4 in-house attorneys on corporate securities and litigation cases providing research and briefing drafts
  • Produced, redacted, and filed high-priority documents related to warrants, contracts, securities, mergers & acquisitions, and hedge funds
  • Prepared short clear answers to summons and complaints, and interrogatories
  • Managed conference, meeting, and travel schedules
  • Answered and directed calls and emails
  • Provided personal assistant support for all partners as needed.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.

Legal Secretary, Matrimonial

CLAIR, GREIFER LLP
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Supported 2 matrimonial partners and 2 associates
  • Communicated with high-profile clientele in a concise and discreet manner
  • Gathered and processed client documents to ensure accurate accounting
  • Prepared legal documents including debt and asset lists, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, and responsive pleadings
  • Maintained attorney calendars and case files
  • Prepared trial notebooks and aided in trial preparation
  • Reviewed discovery packages including disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories, and production requests.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.

Education

High School Diploma -

Half Hollow Hills High School East
Dix Hills, NY

Skills

  • Organization
  • Efficiency
  • Multitasking
  • Proofreading
  • Document Preparation
  • Document Review
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Calendar Scheduling
  • Records Management
  • Legal Research
  • Attorney Support
  • Office Administration
  • Project Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Corporate Law
  • Case Management
  • Project Planning
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Decision-Making
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Spreadsheets
  • Excel
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Suite
  • Adobe Acrobat Suite
  • File Sharing
  • SharePoint
  • OneDrive
  • Dropbox
  • Firmex
  • Email
  • Outlook
  • Gmail
  • Mail Merging
  • Filters
  • Folders
  • Diligent
  • CSE Filings
  • PowerDMS
  • Worldox
  • Messaging
  • Slack
  • Google Hangouts
  • Skype
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Social Media Platforms

References

available upon request

Timeline

Paralegal, In-House Corporate

ASCEND WELLNESS HOLDINGS
07.2022 - 03.2023

Legal Assistant, In-House Corporate

NIKON INC.
12.2014 - 03.2021

Executive Legal Assistant, Corporate Securities & Litigation

GUSRAE KAPLAN NUSBAUM PLLC
01.2011 - 12.2014

Legal Secretary, Matrimonial

CLAIR, GREIFER LLP
01.2008 - 01.2011

High School Diploma -

Half Hollow Hills High School East

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