TANIA LAWRENCE
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
PARALEGAL/VICTIM
BUCHANAN COUNTY PA CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
03.1998 - Current
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Education
Associate of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO03.1998
High School Diploma -
BENTON HIGH SCHOOL
ST. JOSEPH, MO05.1993
Skills
- Trial Proceedings
- Subpoena Service
- Jury Selection
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Case Management
- Case File Preparation
- Online Databases
- Document Control Support
REFERENCES
AVALIABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
PARALEGAL/VICTIM
BUCHANAN COUNTY PA CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
03.1998 - Current
Associate of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Missouri Western State University
High School Diploma -
BENTON HIGH SCHOOL
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