Experience

Elkins Kalt Weintraub Reuben Gartside LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Jaffe Family Law Group

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Paralegal

  • Aug 2019 - Oct 2022



Jaffe and Clemens LLP

• Beverly Hills, California

• Paralegal

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2019



Shaffer & Associates APC

• San Diego, California

• Paralegal/Law Clerk

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

  Family Law Firm (This firm was formerly known as Kraffert & Shaffer LLP) -Researched case law and examined discovery filings, including financial statements and tax returns in order to expertly assist the attorneys with case progress and resolution. -Meticulously drafted complaints, responses, motions, briefs, discovery and other pleadings on behalf of clients and attorneys that were presented to the Court. -Executed the management of projects in an organized, professional and timely manner. -Authored professional correspondence to clients, courts and opposing council, which ensured communication and competence. -Expertly assisted attorneys and helped methodically organize documents and information in preparation for successful court hearings, trials and mediations. -Skillfully conducted client intake assessments resulting in consistent new client contacts. -Motivated, mentored and trained colleagues and office staff for the purpose of enhancing the team’s productivity, effectiveness and confidence. -Developed and implemented inter-office procedures to standardize and enhance office efficiency and productivity, as well as ensure deadlines are timely met. -Provided outstanding customer service by communicating legal concepts to clients using layman’s terms to facilitate client understanding and satisfaction. -Rapidly learned various computer programs necessary to effectively assist attorneys and clients. -Office liaison to third party technology provider, as well as aided with in-office technology support. Show less



Shauna Jill Designs

• Sacramento and San Diego, California

• Owner/Designer

  • 2005 - 2011

  -Designed and hand crafted costume jewelry. -Marketed designs via personal networking, organizing parties, attending holiday boutiques and trade shows, and creating a website. -Developed relationships with various retail establishments to carry my designs in their stores. -Maintained meticulous inventory for both raw materials and completed designs utilizing QuickBooks. -Successfully negotiated the purchase of raw materials to ensure the maximum profit for each completed piece of jewelry. Show less



McCullough & Associates, APC

• La Jolla, California

• Paralegal

  • Nov 2007 - Jan 2009

  Business Litigation Firm -Assisted with maintenance of client files. -Regularly transcribed correspondence and pleadings for attorneys. -Prepared and served construction liens. -Organized, prepared and served extensive discovery responses. Business Litigation Firm -Assisted with maintenance of client files. -Regularly transcribed correspondence and pleadings for attorneys. -Prepared and served construction liens. -Organized, prepared and served extensive discovery responses.



Shaffer & Associates APC

• San Diego, California

• Paralegal/Law Clerk

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2007

  Family Law Firm (This firm was formerly known as Kraffert & Shaffer LLP) -Researched case law and examined discovery filings, including financial statements and tax returns in order to expertly assist the attorneys with case progress and resolution. -Meticulously drafted complaints, responses, motions, briefs, discovery and other pleadings on behalf of clients and attorneys that were presented to the Court. -Executed the management of projects in an organized, professional and timely manner. -Authored professional correspondence to clients, courts and opposing council, which ensured communication and competence. -Expertly assisted attorneys and helped methodically organize documents and information in preparation for successful court hearings, trials and mediations. -Skillfully conducted client intake assessments resulting in consistent new client contacts. -Motivated, mentored and trained colleagues and office staff for the purpose of enhancing the team’s productivity, effectiveness and confidence. -Developed and implemented inter-office procedures to standardize and enhance office efficiency and productivity, as well as ensure deadlines are timely met. -Provided outstanding customer service by communicating legal concepts to clients using layman’s terms to facilitate client understanding and satisfaction. -Rapidly learned various computer programs necessary to effectively assist attorneys and clients. -Office liaison to third party technology provider, as well as aided with in-office technology support. Show less



Robert Half Legal

• San Diego, California

• Paralegal

  • May 2005 - Dec 2005

  I was assigned to Gordon Rees LLP through Robert Half Legal. -Organized extremely large number of documents for a particular case by entering date for these documents into a large database. I was assigned to Gordon Rees LLP through Robert Half Legal. -Organized extremely large number of documents for a particular case by entering date for these documents into a large database.



Law Offices of Denise L. Dirks

• Roseville, California

• Law Clerk

  • 2003 - 2005

  Family Law Firm -Researched case law and examined discovery filings, including financial statements and tax returns in order to expertly assist the attorneys with case progress and resolution. -Meticulously drafted complaints, responses, motions, briefs, discovery and other pleadings on behalf of clients and attorneys that were presented to the Court. -Authored professional correspondence to clients, courts and opposing council, which ensured communication and competence. -Provided outstanding customer service by communicating legal concepts to clients using layman’s terms to facilitate client understanding and satisfaction. Show less