Renee Black

Paralegal/Litigation/Legal Assistant

Columbus, OH 43204

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Experienced mid-level paralegal with over 8 years experience in business, criminal, family and personal Injury law. Collaborated with a minimum of 3 attorney's up to 20 on various projects and assignments. Orchestrated implementing various processes in order to streamline case loads and payment system. Increased accounts receivables by 30% by introducing credit card processing and online payment options. Eager to work with a company, firm or organization who offers growth, stability, a cohesive culture and who is looking for a professional, positive, self-starter that needs little to no supervision. I'm open to a hybrid, onsite or remote position in a supportive role. Willing to relocate to: Tempe, AZ - Phoenix, AZ - Chandler, AZ Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Paralegal

My AZ Lawyers - Mesa, AZ

August 2023 to December 2023

• Drafted criminal pleadings;

• Met with clients;

• Acted as a liaison between attorney and clients through various means of communication including email, phone calls and in person;

• E-filed pleadings;

• Calendared important court dates;

• Maintained 50 + caseloads;

• Created processes to allow department to run smoothly;

• Trial Prep; and

• Performed other tasks as needed.

Paralegal

Wolinetz, Hogarth & Brown - Columbus, OH

December 2022 to May 2023

• Drafted initial dissolution/divorce pleadings, discovery, and subpoenas.

• Organized and manage heavy caseload.

• Prepared document exhibits, binders for discovery and trial.

• Managed all facets of case via Caret Legal (Zola Suites).

• E-file court pleadings and supporting documents.

• Communicated with clients and opposing counsel regarding case status, deadlines, and other case related matters.

• Met or exceeded firm deadlines.

• Provided administrative support.

• Performed other tasks as requested.

Litigation Paralegal

Crabbe, Brown & James, LLC - Columbus, OH

January 2022 to August 2022

• Project management: including but not limited to overseeing cases from inception to conclusion.

• Used problem solving with little to no supervision.

• Managed and communicated sensitive information.

• Conducted legal research using Lexis-Nexis, Pacer, and Westlaw.

• Vetted prospective clients.

• Prepared trial exhibits and trial notebooks.

• Drafted personal injury medical summaries and reviews on behalf of Insurance defense.

• E-filed pleadings and documents.

• Met or exceeded attorney deadlines.

• Oversaw legal support staff.

• Performed other tasks as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice/Criminology

The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio, US

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Columbus State Community College - Columbus, Ohio, US Skills

• Legal Research

• Legal Drafting

• Adobe Acrobat

• Proofreading

• English

• Research

• Calendar Management

• Office Management

• Negotiation

• Intake Experience

• Typing

• Microsoft Outlook

• Personal Training

• Management

Languages

• Spanish - Beginner

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Personal Trainer

CPR Certification

December 2022 to December 2023

AED Certification

December 2022 to December 2023

First Aid Certification

December 2022 to December 2023

Paralegal Certificate

December 2004 to Present

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