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Suzanne Damjanovich

Billings,Montana

Summary

Dynamic paralegal with extensive experience at D'Alton Law Firm, specializing in trial preparation and document drafting. Proven leadership and critical thinking skills contribute to effective case management and strong client relations. Proficient in legal research and skilled in navigating court rules, ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Virtual Paralegal

L. Sanford Selvey, II, Selvey Law Firm
01.2014 - Current
  • Drafted legal documents, including motions, briefs, and pleadings, ensuring accuracy for court submissions.
  • Conducted legal research to support case preparation, enhancing quality of client consultations.
  • Managed deadlines for filings, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and guidelines.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.

Office Manager/Paralegal

D’Alton Law Firm, P.C.
01.2008 - Current
  • Highly knowledgeable Paralegal with extensive experience in civil litigation, personal injury, and criminal law.
  • Ensured compliance with court rules, managed docketing and calendaring systems, and maintained accurate billing while demonstrating strong writing and research skills to meet deadlines independently.
  • Drafted pleadings, including complaints, answers, motions, and correspondence.
  • Facilitated client communications and streamlined document workflows to enhance support for legal processes.
  • Acted as an authorized CJA panel paralegal, providing legal assistance to clients.
  • Coordinated trial processes, including jury selection, voir dire, jury instructions, and presentation of electronic exhibits, to ensure smooth courtroom operations.
  • Produced high-quality video recordings for depositions, ensuring clear documentation for legal proceedings.
  • Processed daily timesheets and managed account billing to ensure accurate financial records.

Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Brown Law Firm, P.C.
Billings, USA
01.1998 - 01.2010

Paralegal/Billing Clerk

Pagliero & Associates
Sacramento, USA
01.1997 - 01.1998

Office Manager/Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Timothy J. Lopez & Associates
Fair Oaks, USA
01.1995 - 01.1997

Education

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

University of Mary
Bismarck, ND

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Trial preparation
  • Document drafting
  • Discovery management
  • Court rules knowledge
  • Exhibit preparation
  • Document filing
  • Calendar management
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Critical thinking
  • Leadership and adaptability
  • Legal assistants association

Accomplishments

The John Adams Award for extraordinary service to the Montana Criminal Justice Act Panel

Certification

Montana Association of Legal Assistants-Paralegals

Timeline

Virtual Paralegal

L. Sanford Selvey, II, Selvey Law Firm
01.2014 - Current

Office Manager/Paralegal

D’Alton Law Firm, P.C.
01.2008 - Current

Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Brown Law Firm, P.C.
01.1998 - 01.2010

Paralegal/Billing Clerk

Pagliero & Associates
01.1997 - 01.1998

Office Manager/Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Timothy J. Lopez & Associates
01.1995 - 01.1997

Montana State University

University of Mary
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