Brian Jones
Detroit,MI
Summary
Accomplished Litigation Paralegal with a proven track record enhancing case efficiency through expert document management and legal research. Skilled in drafting pleadings and leveraging technology like LexisNexis and Microsoft 365 Suite. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes, significantly improving case handling and client satisfaction with meticulous attention to detail and organizational prowess. Background includes pulling records, drafting motions and managing litigation calendars. Excellent communication and planning skills with a hardworking and dedicated nature.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Hatchett|DeWalt|Hatchett
02.2019 - 06.2024
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Increased case efficiency by streamlining document management and organization processes.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Supported attorneys during trial proceedings, ensuring the availability of key exhibits and witnesses when needed.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Real Estate Paralegal
Detroit Land Bank Authority
12.2019 - 03.2023
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing real estate transactions and ensuring timely completion.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the transaction process, earning repeat business from satisfied clients.
- Organized contracts and closing documents for rentals and purchases.
- Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex legal documents by providing clear explanations and answering questions promptly.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Litigation Paralegal
Lyngklip & Associates Consumer Law Center
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
- Drafted federal civil complaints, motions, briefs, subpoenas, FOIA requests and deposition summaries
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes
- Reviewed discovery requests and drafted responses to discovery requests
Litigation Paralegal
Lamb Legal And Consulting Services,
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports
- Drafted legal memorandums, motions, briefs, affidavits, FOIA requests, contracts, and power-of-attorney
- Identified critical information within extensive documentation through meticulous attention to detail during document review process
Litigation Paralegal
Hatchett|DeWalt|Hatchett
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Drafted complaints, motions, briefs, subpoenas, legal memos and discovery request
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and briefs in compliance with court rules, leading to successful outcomes in numerous cases
- Contributed to the development of firm-wide best practices for paralegal work through active participation in team meetings and training sessions
- Enhanced attorney preparation for trial by conducting thorough legal research and drafting memoranda
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI08.2021
Skills
- Drafting Pleadings
- Court filings
- Document Preparation
- Legal Research
- LexisNexis
- Microsoft 365 Suite: Word; Excel; Outlook; Teams; PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Clio
- MyCase
- SalesForce
Timeline
Real Estate Paralegal
Detroit Land Bank Authority
12.2019 - 03.2023
Litigation Paralegal
Hatchett|DeWalt|Hatchett
02.2019 - 06.2024
Litigation Paralegal
Lyngklip & Associates Consumer Law Center
04.2018 - 02.2019
Litigation Paralegal
Lamb Legal And Consulting Services,
11.2017 - 04.2018
Litigation Paralegal
Hatchett|DeWalt|Hatchett
08.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Eastern Michigan University
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