Teresa Sinclair
Arvada,CO
Summary
Accomplished Paralegal with a proven track record at Buechler Law Office, adept in legal research and maintaining meticulous records. Spearheaded a successful business, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a detail-oriented approach. Fluent in legal and medical terminology, showcasing a unique blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal - Contract Work
Law Office
05.2024 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
Paralegal
Law Office
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Draft and file legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Directed and coordinated law office activities, including service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions.
Paralegal
Buechler Law Office
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Draft and file legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Coordinate trial exhibits by organizing materials and writing documentation.
- Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.
- Directed and coordinated law office activities, including service of subpoenas and scheduling of depositions.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Legal Assistant
Rubenfeld Law Office
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Filed all pleadings with the court clerk.
- Drafted and served subpoenas.
- Performed all billing for attorney using PC Law.
- Managed accounts and records of clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
- Worked with clients on discovery, including interrogatories.
Law student
Nasvhille School of Law
08.2008 - 05.2011
Took a full course load for 3 years. Classes included Legal Writing, Torts, Contracts, Civil Procedure, Remedies, Bankruptcy, TN Law of Evidence, Property, and Business Administration. Transcript available upon request.
Owner, sole proprietor
Weeruns Children's Consignment and Boutique
07.1996 - 09.2010
- Started a business that grew to have over 700 participants and bi-annual gross sales of over $200,000
- Organized every aspect of the sales including advertising (billboards, tv, and print), participant information, bar coding of items, venue acquisition, and purchasing of boutique items from americasmart in Atlanta, Georgia.
Education
Attended 3 years - Law
Nashville School of Law
Nashville, TNBachelor of Science - Nursing
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Brentwood Academy
Brentwood, TNSkills
- Fluent in legal terminology
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Official Notary of the Public, Colorado
- Official Signing Notary, Colorado
- Legal research
- Writing and editing
- Time management
- Calm under pressure
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Courteous demeanor
- Fluent in medical terminology
- CPR certified
- Detail oriented
- Organized
- Quick learner
- Dependable
- Treat others with respect
- Professional
- Excellent proofreader
Volunteer Experience
- CPAAA-Citizens Police Academy Alumni - Board member
- CoRPS-Commodore Recruitment Program
The office of Undergraduate Admissions depends on Vanderbilt alumni to help identify and recruit talented high school students from around the globe and share information about Vanderbilt. I interview students in the Denver and Boulder area who have applied to Vanderbilt University.
- Home Owners Association Board Member - Treasurer
- County, District, and State Delegate to Assembly - Colorado, 2018
- Jon Roberts for Colorado House District 2
Served as the event manager for candidate for House District 2, Jon Roberts. Organized, coordinated, and assisted in hosting all events for Mr. Robert's campaign in November 2014.
- Fannie Battle Day Home for Children
Fannie Battle is a non-profit organization that offers at-risk youth, ages 6 weeks to 12 years, high-quality early childhood education. Fees are set on a sliding scale according to income. 90% of the children are from poverty level or low-income families. Actively involved in this organization for 15 years until moving to Colorado. Served on the Board of Directors and chaired the major fundraiser.
- The Oak Hill School, St. Paul Academy, Brentwood Academy
Volunteered in many capacities at my children's schools.
Timeline
Paralegal - Contract Work
Law Office
05.2024 - 10.2024
Paralegal
Law Office
07.2023 - 12.2023
Paralegal
Buechler Law Office
06.2019 - 06.2021
Legal Assistant
Rubenfeld Law Office
10.2011 - 10.2013
Law student
Nasvhille School of Law
08.2008 - 05.2011
Owner, sole proprietor
Weeruns Children's Consignment and Boutique
07.1996 - 09.2010
Attended 3 years - Law
Nashville School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Vanderbilt University
High School Diploma -
Brentwood Academy
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