Experience

Smith Gambrell Russell

• United States
• Law Practice
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Litigation Paralegal

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Jacksonville, Florida, United States



Jackson Lewis P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Paralegal

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

• Legal Secretary

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021



Stein Mart

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asset Protection Specialist

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2020

  Jacksonville, Florida Area - Assist and coordinate between 282 stores and alarm company with any burglar/fire alarm issues, i.e. service calls, vendor meets, conversions, etc. - Responsible for processing all employee background checks/investigations company-wide. - Manage all access badges/parking badges for all Stein Mart employees within the corporate office and distribution centers. - Maintain/update/analyze all regional and district property-loss statistics for Asset Protection personnel through the… Show more - Assist and coordinate between 282 stores and alarm company with any burglar/fire alarm issues, i.e. service calls, vendor meets, conversions, etc. - Responsible for processing all employee background checks/investigations company-wide. - Manage all access badges/parking badges for all Stein Mart employees within the corporate office and distribution centers. - Maintain/update/analyze all regional and district property-loss statistics for Asset Protection personnel through the effective use of Excel. - Managed and oversaw several software upgrades/new installations. - Coordinate Annual Asset Protection Conference for 70+ attendees, including presentations, travel times, hotel accommodations, food, etc. - Coordinate and process all JSO Officer of the Month Awards. - Prepare/edit PowerPoint presentations as needed. - Process and input all Civil Recovery/Restitution payments for company. - Review and process all Asset Protection Department Invoices for payment. - Any other duties as needed/asked. Show less



THE JOHNSON LAW FIRM, P.A.

• United States
• Law Practice

• Bankruptcy Paralegal

  • Jun 2010 - Apr 2018

  Jacksonville, Florida Area - Scheduled meetings, appearances, hearings, travel, as well as any other requirements. - Responsible for running asset/background checks on all Trustee case files. - Analyzed and summarized factual information, obtained documents through subpoenas, calendared confirmation hearing dates, and calendared 341 dates. - Interviewed clients, arranged for attorneys to interview clients, handled arrangements for clients to appear in court, pulled money status from the trustee website… Show more - Scheduled meetings, appearances, hearings, travel, as well as any other requirements. - Responsible for running asset/background checks on all Trustee case files. - Analyzed and summarized factual information, obtained documents through subpoenas, calendared confirmation hearing dates, and calendared 341 dates. - Interviewed clients, arranged for attorneys to interview clients, handled arrangements for clients to appear in court, pulled money status from the trustee website, attended court sessions, and recruited new clients. - Responded to inquiries and requests for case-related information from judges, court administration, and attorneys. - Created a "bankruptcy checklist" for the attorney that ensured everything was completed and collected for each and every case. - Communicated with clients, the Court and attorneys, informed clients of their Chapter 13 monthly payment to the trustee. - Performed and analyzed UCC lien and judgment searches. Supported senior partner with legal research using Lexis databases. - Discovery and document production in large scale adversary proceedings for trial preparation. - Drafted and revised notices, motions, memorandums and related correspondence on behalf of senior partner. - Prepared for and electronically file pleadings with federal bankruptcy courts and state district. - Organized, managed, and was in direct contact with 75-100 clients. - Managed 100 plus case load pipeline and prioritized cases and tasks by urgency and time. - Managed client issues, maintained complex dockets and files, calendars, emails and mail for the law firm. - Maintained client and attorney relationships by effectively and professionally communicating. - Prioritized and organized daily activities to ensure all deadlines are met. - Escalated files working as a liaison between clients and attorneys. - Managed and maintained office supplies and inventory. Show less



Hiday & Ricke, PA

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • May 2008 - Jun 2010

  Jacksonville, Florida Area - Effectively scheduled meetings, appearances, hearings, travel, as well as any other requirements as requested. - Maintained calendar for six attorneys throughout the State of Florida. - Responsible for preparing and managing all bankruptcy and post-judgment correspondence. - Prepared and filed legal documents, including motions, orders, depositions, replevins and other required documents as necessary. - Effectively handled client communications for the receptionist when… Show more - Effectively scheduled meetings, appearances, hearings, travel, as well as any other requirements as requested. - Maintained calendar for six attorneys throughout the State of Florida. - Responsible for preparing and managing all bankruptcy and post-judgment correspondence. - Prepared and filed legal documents, including motions, orders, depositions, replevins and other required documents as necessary. - Effectively handled client communications for the receptionist when necessary. - Fielded all incoming calls through a multi-line phone system in a professional and friendly manner. Show less



Target

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Member

  • 2001 - 2008

  Jacksonville, Florida Area - Efficiently maintained sales-floor, keeping areas organized, neat, and clean. - Provided excellent customer service to all guests. - Covered receptionist and handled all calls into the store, utilizing a multi-line phone system. - In absence of team-lead, managed all other sales-floor employees in my department, assigning tasks and making sure they were done in a timely and effective manner.