Tiara Middleton
Paralegal
Summary
Highly motivated Paralegal successful at prioritizing diverse range of tasks and balancing demands of attorneys with strong skills in writing, proofreading, organizing and project managing a high case load. Willing to learn and ready to take on a challenge.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Santos Law Group, PC
Allentown, PA
01.2020 - Current
- Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs to support Immigration litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents for all attorneys and paralegals for accuracy
- Supervised appointment and hearing scheduling for head attorney and made adjustments.
- Researched Immigration laws and relative case law and delivered analysis and assessments to head attorney.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with Immigration court on schedule to maximize case success.
- Prepared trial binders by organizing materials, writing documentation and creating exhibits.
Paralegal Intern
PPL Corporation
Allentown, PA
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted legal research for Paralegals and attorneys and communicated findings verbally and in writing
- Proofread contracts for accuracy
- Summarized depositions, motions, pleadings, and other related documents
Summer Legal Intern
Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys
Wyomissing, PA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Reviewed and closed client files
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 08.2013 - 12.2017
Paralegal Certification (ABA Approved) -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA 08.2018 - 12.2019
Skills
Exceptional writer and proofreader
Document filing
Document preparation
Legal Research- Westlaw and LexisNexis
Case management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Teams
Community Involvement
- Volunteer, American Red Cross
- Volunteer, Youth Basketball Coach
Timeline
Paralegal
Santos Law Group, PC
01.2020 - Current
Paralegal Intern
PPL Corporation
05.2019 - 12.2020
Paralegal Certification (ABA Approved) -
Lehigh Carbon Community College
08.2018 - 12.2019
Summer Legal Intern
Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Temple University
08.2013 - 12.2017