Paralegal

• Sep 2021 - Present

Paralegal in Family Law

• Jan 2016 - Jun 2021

Contract Family Law Paralegal (part time, case by case basis)

• Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

• Organized and maintained client documents and files. • Consistently communicated with clients on the phone, through email and in person. • Prepared summons and petitions, motion pleadings, pre-hearing statements, proposed division of assets, judgment and decree and orders. • Prepared correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, mediators and the Court. • Organized documents for hearings and mediations. • Organized and maintained client documents and files. • Consistently communicated with clients on the phone, through email and in person. • Prepared summons and petitions, motion pleadings, pre-hearing statements, proposed division of assets, judgment and decree and orders. • Prepared correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, mediators and the Court. • Organized documents for hearings and mediations.

Paralegal - Employment Law

• Apr 2014 - Dec 2015

• Supported a team of five employment law attorneys with their dockets and clients. • Organized and managed client documents and files. • Reviewed various state, federal laws and ECF filings to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. • Managed court and discovery deadlines for caseload. • Supported a team of five employment law attorneys with their dockets and clients. • Organized and managed client documents and files. • Reviewed various state, federal laws and ECF filings to ensure compliance with all applicable rules. • Managed court and discovery deadlines for caseload.

Paralegal - Family Law

• Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

• Supported three family law attorneys with their dockets and clients. • Managed daily client communications including providing case updates and answering questions. • Organized and managed client documents and files. • Generated witness lists, created exhibits, organized notebooks and assisted with trial preparation. • Drafted required court documents including summons and petitions, motion pleadings, parenting and financial disclosure statements, proposed division of assets’ and judgment and decrees. Show less

Paralegal - Family, Probate & Litigation Law

• Oct 2008 - Jan 2013

• Supported four attorneys with their dockets and clients. • Managed daily client communications including providing case updates and answering questions. • Generated witness lists, created exhibits, organized notebooks and assisted with trial preparation. • Drafted required court documents including summons and petitions, motion pleadings, prehearing statements, proposed division of assets’ and judgment and decrees. • Prepared demands for notice, petitions to allow final accountings, written statements of claims, health care directives and wills. Show less

Paralegal - Family & Personal Injury Law

• Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

• Supported two attorneys with their dockets and clients. • Worked with clients to prepare detailed answers and responses. • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and the court regarding case status and deadlines. • Organized, indexed and maintained client files. • Supported two attorneys with their dockets and clients. • Worked with clients to prepare detailed answers and responses. • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and the court regarding case status and deadlines. • Organized, indexed and maintained client files.

Paralegal in Family Law

• May 2004 - Jan 2008

*Supported busy office of five attorneys as needed. *Supported family law attorney with high profile trial for dissolution case involving family owned business, numerous real estate holdings and substantial spousal support. *Organized and maintained client documents and files. *Prepared Summons and Petitions, Motion Pleadings, Prehearing Statements, Proposed Divisions of Assets, Judgment and Decrees, and Orders for Temporary Relief. *Generated witness lists, create exhibits, organize notebooks and assist with trial preparation. Show less

Paralegal - Family, Probate, Bankruptcy, Corporate & Real Estate Law

• Nov 2002 - May 2004

• Provided paralegal and administrative support to two attorneys in a full service law firm. • Planned, organized and implemented a move to new office location including budget development and approval, oversight of contractors, billing review and final payment for equipment and services. • Drafted summons and complaints, scheduling orders, joint informational statements, marital termination agreements, orders for temporary relief, discovery requests. • Assisted attorneys with preparing for hearings and real estate closings. Show less