Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Litigation Paralegal
Meade Law Group
04.2023 - 01.2025
Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
Uploaded data into MyCase for review and pre-processing.
Maintained pre-litigation database and document organization for Personal Injury cases.
Completed electronic court filings at state levels.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Change Is Possible
11.2021 - 02.2023
Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
Senior Legal Assistant
Richard J. Phillips Law
04.2021 - 02.2022
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
Managed accounts and client records , observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Legal Assistant
Jessica Newhart, Attorney at Law
08.2020 - 12.2020
Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Legal Assistant Intern
Francisco & Harr Attorneys at Law
10.2020 - 12.2020
Reviewed legal information and documentation with Attorney to identify errors and proper corrections.
Observed proper procedures while Interviewing and communicating with clients via phone or email.
Learned best practices to provide pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Trained how to interview clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Sociology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
05-2019
High School Diploma -
David Crockett High
Jonesborough, TN
05-2014
Skills
Microsoft office
Legal document review
Fact compilation
Document preparation
Case summaries
Documenting
Document organization
Legal documentation
Client communication
Witness interviews
Case support skills
Calendar management
Proofreading
Case analysis
Court filings
Legal research
Timeline
Pre-Litigation Paralegal
Meade Law Group
04.2023 - 01.2025
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
Change Is Possible
11.2021 - 02.2023
Senior Legal Assistant
Richard J. Phillips Law
04.2021 - 02.2022
Legal Assistant Intern
Francisco & Harr Attorneys at Law
10.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Assistant
Jessica Newhart, Attorney at Law
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Sociology