Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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TERESA L. Williamson

Arden

Summary

To acquire a paralegal position in a law firm or legal department.

Experienced with legal research, case management, and document drafting. Utilizes strong analytical skills to ensure thorough preparation and organization. Knowledge of legal procedures and compliance, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all tasks.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

North Carolina Certified Paralegal

Tuorto Family Law
01.2015 - Current
  • Perform legal duties in a law firm which specializes in family law. Assist in drafting motions, complaints, court orders, separation agreements, addendums, child support worksheets, subpoenas, and affidavits. Manage and drive the family law cases. Handle the Discovery process: collected client data, answer Interrogatories, and draft questions for opposing counsel. Assist the attorney in researching and preparing for trial. Serve as a Notary Public and prepare and submit documents to the Family Court.

Legal Assistant

The Van Winkle Law Firm
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Performed legal and administrative duties in a multi-disciplined law firm such as drafted articles of incorporation, operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, and stock certificates to form companies and corporations. Assisted in preparing contracts of various kinds, such as purchase, management, grant, and confidentiality agreements. Drafted and submitted merger documents and deeds and served as a Notary Public.

Paralegal

Stockton & Stockton, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Performed legal and administrative duties in a multi-disciplined law firm such as drafting pleadings and coordinating and scheduling depositions and mediations. Assisted the attorney in researching and preparing for trial, attended the trial as necessary. Served as a Notary Public and prepared and submitted documents. Interviewed and trained the legal secretary and mentored her professional growth. Acted as a “trusted advisor” to managing partner and served as an intermediary between the attorney and client.

Executive Assistant, Promoted to Project Administrator

Maintech Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Coordinated conferences and other business meetings. Provided administrative support to the director including scheduling appointments, tracking meeting minutes, and creating presentations and reports in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Once promoted to Project Administrator, planned and oversaw the office relocation across town (including equipment set-up and related logistics). Managed HR duties including payroll, benefits, and was liaison with the corporate office for a staff of 70 professionals.

Help Desk Analyst, Promoted to PC Support Technician

Ajilon Consulting
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Interfaced with 50 to 75 international and local clients daily to administer computer phone support. Used knowledge of Windows, MS Office Suite, and computer hardware to develop and implement problem solutions. Once promoted to PC Support Technician, provided computer troubleshooting and repair for local client base.

Education

North Carolina Certified Paralegal -

North Carolina Bar
08-2024

Paralegal Certificate - undefined

Emory University
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology

Coastal Carolina University
01.1996

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Legal research
  • Discovery management
  • Legal writing
  • Document drafting
  • Office administration
  • Clio
  • QuickBooks

Affiliations

North Carolina Bar Association

North Carolina Paralegal Association


Certification

North Carolina Certified Paralegal

Emory Paralegal Certificate

Timeline

North Carolina Certified Paralegal

Tuorto Family Law
01.2015 - Current

Legal Assistant

The Van Winkle Law Firm
01.2011 - 01.2015

Paralegal

Stockton & Stockton, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2011

Executive Assistant, Promoted to Project Administrator

Maintech Corporation
01.2005 - 01.2008

Help Desk Analyst, Promoted to PC Support Technician

Ajilon Consulting
01.2001 - 01.2005

Paralegal Certificate - undefined

Emory University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology

Coastal Carolina University

North Carolina Certified Paralegal -

North Carolina Bar

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Seventeen (17) years’ experience as a paralegal, with competency in legal and administrative duties.
  • Highly organized with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Goal-oriented, multi-tasker, capable of working effectively under tight deadlines and within a budget.
  • Typing skills of 50 wpm, proficiency in Windows OS, Microsoft Office suite, Clio, and QuickBooks.

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