Steven Curry
Alabaster
Summary
Legal professional with a Juris Doctor and extensive experience in litigation and legal research. Expertise in managing complex cases from intake to resolution, facilitating settlement negotiations, and training new hires. Committed to leveraging communication skills and knowledge in a teaching role focused on criminal law.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation and Personal Injury Paralegal
The Stewart Firm, LLC
Birmingham
12.2019 - 05.2025
- Drafted complaints, discovery responses, and appellate briefs, showcasing expertise in legal writing.
- Facilitated settlement negotiations and provided clients with clear understanding of legal processes to empower informed decision-making.
- Compiled trial notebooks and prepared exhibits to support attorneys throughout litigation phases.
- Managed client cases from intake to resolution, conducting client interviews and preparing legal documents to ensure thorough representation.
Personal Injury Paralegal
Dan Crane Law
Birmingham
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Trained new hires on legal procedures and document management, enhancing team's operational efficiency.
- Collected and organized evidence, preparing comprehensive demands for attorney review to support case strategy.
- Communicated timely case status updates to attorneys and clients, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment.
- Assessed claims through client engagement and clarified legal procedures for understanding.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Birmingham School of Law
Birmingham, Alabama08-2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana05-1994
Skills
- Case management and litigation support
- Legal writing
- Client communication and negotiation
- Document organization
- Trial preparation
- Legal research
- Client advocacy
- Training development
- Public speaking and team training
Professional Interests
- Teaching Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
- Legal Education and Mentorship
- Curriculum Development in Legal Studies
Legal Experience
- Personal Injury and Litigation Paralegal, The Stewart Firm, LLC, Birmingham, Alabama, 12/01/19, 05/01/25, Managed cases from client intake through resolution, including conducting interviews and preparing legal documents., Drafted complaints, discovery responses, and appellate briefs, demonstrating expertise in legal writing and procedure., Compiled trial notebooks and prepared exhibits for trial, supporting attorneys in all phases of litigation., Aided in settlement negotiations and client education regarding legal processes.
- Personal Injury Paralegal, Dan Crane Law, Birmingham, Alabama, 08/01/16, 12/01/19, Led the paralegal team, training new hires in legal procedures and document management., Collected and organized evidence, prepared demands, and communicated case status to attorneys and clients., Engaged with clients to assess claims and explain legal procedures, ensuring client understanding and comfort.
Teaching And Mentoring Experience
- Mentored and trained new paralegals in legal procedures, document preparation, and case management.
- Tutored and guided clients through legal processes, ensuring understanding of legal rights and procedures.
- Strong interest in mentoring young people and tutoring, with a focus on legal education.
Timeline
Litigation and Personal Injury Paralegal
The Stewart Firm, LLC
12.2019 - 05.2025
Personal Injury Paralegal
Dan Crane Law
08.2016 - 12.2019
Juris Doctor -
Birmingham School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern University