Janiya Pipkin
Hope Mills
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Paralegal
Simmons And Hill Legal Group, PLLC
05.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing empathetic support during difficult situations.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability by taking on diverse legal responsibilities spanning various practice areas and industries.
- Managed high-stakes caseloads while consistently meeting tight deadlines under pressure-filled environments.
- Improved client communications by maintaining accurate records and providing timely updates on case progress.
- Ensured accuracy of court filings by diligently proofreading and editing all legal documents before submission.
- Reduced attorney workload through meticulous organization of essential documents and legal research.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Scheduled meetings, hearing, mediations, and settlement conferences.
- Assisted attorneys in resolving challenging custody disputes amicably through effective negotiation tactics.
- Assisted in successful mediation sessions by facilitating communication between disputing parties and their respective counsels.
- Prepared case summaries for attorney review, ensuring thorough understanding of case facts and legal issues.
- Enhanced case outcomes by conducting thorough legal research and analysis on criminal matters.
Paralegal
The Rogers Law Firm
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Processed incoming mail, determined next steps required and completed calendaring in docket system.
- Filed court documents electronically or in person as required by local rules.
- Prepared meeting documents, maintained attorney's calendar and completed various administrative tasks.
- Drafted and edited various legal documents, such as contracts and motions.
- Reviewed discovery materials to identify relevant information for cases.
- Monitored settled cases and confirmed receipt of required documents and closed files.
- Communicated with clients to gather and/or review necessary information and provide updates on case progress.
Assistant
Charisma Beauty Institute
10.2019 - 10.2024
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Internship Student
Cumberland County Public Defenders Office
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of cases to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice, Legal Studies
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC05.2023
Cosmetology License -
Charisma Beauty Institute
Fayetteville, NC09.2019
Criminal Justice Certificate - Private Investigation/ Loss Prevention
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC06.2019
High School Diploma -
South View High School
06.2019
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Friendly, Courteous, and Service Oriented
- Positive and Self Motivated
- Social Media Management
- Poised Under Pressure
- Call Control
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Data Entry
- Online Databases
- File and Records Management
- Legal Case Files
- Legal Research
Accomplishments
- Currently Miss Grand North Carolina USA 2025.
- Placed first runner up for Miss Black North Carolina USA 2025.
- A Top 10 Finalist in the Miss North Carolina USA 2024 Pageant under the direction of the Miss USA Organization.
- A Top 15 Finalist in the Miss North Carolina 2023 Pageant under the direction of the Miss America Organization.
- A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Timeline
Lead Paralegal
Simmons And Hill Legal Group, PLLC
05.2024 - Current
Paralegal
The Rogers Law Firm
12.2023 - 05.2024
Internship Student
Cumberland County Public Defenders Office
08.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant
Charisma Beauty Institute
10.2019 - 10.2024
Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice, Legal Studies
Methodist University
Cosmetology License -
Charisma Beauty Institute
Criminal Justice Certificate - Private Investigation/ Loss Prevention
Fayetteville Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
South View High School
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