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Resume:
Tara Blevins
Stockbridge, GA 30281
**************@*****.***
Objective
To Utilize Office Skills and Paralegal Knowledge In A Professional Setting Work Experience
Civil Litigation Paralegal
05/2007-Present Gary Dodd, Attorney at Law, Asheville, NC
Workers’ Compensation, Social Security, Personal Injury
- Prepare Documents: Correspondence; electronic mail; Discovery: Answers, Questions, etc.; Forms for State/Federal Governments; Pleadings – Motions, Proposed Orders, Briefs – state court, federal court, etc.; Wills- Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.
- Legal Research: Shepardize, case law, etc.
- Client Relations: Interview clients; Regular communication with clients
- Filing: Open Files, Correctly correlate documents with proper file; Organize files for mediations, hearings, trials, etc.; Close Files-review file and remove duplicate materials, paper clips, binder clips, etc.; Visit Courthouse to file with Clerk of Court and retrieve documents from Courthouse mailbox
- Medical Records: Order records; Review, analyze, summarize, prioritize, organize records for file/attorney to be ready for discovery, hearings, court dates, etc.; Also requested medical bills and organized for use in cases
- Communication: Answer phones; route calls; prepare messages, etc.
- Office Management: Maintain and order office supplies; maintain and monitor proper usage of office equipment;
- Calendaring: Monitor all Court Calendars for important dates, deadlines, etc. Maintain a hard copy and electronic copy of office calendar for important dates, deadlines, etc.
- Billing: Maintaining, recording, and documenting, when necessary, attorney and paralegal time for invoicing and billing; Prepare Attorney Time Sheets, Paralegal Time Sheets; Prepare Invoices and Bills for Services Rendered
- Accounts Receivable: Received, organized, and maintained all office invoices for payment and disbursement by attorney
- Trust Account: Maintained detailed records for each trust client and prepared proper documentation for State Bar regarding Trust Account transactions
- Receptionist: Greet clients and visitors; take in daily mail, separate and prioritize for work and deadlines
- Schedule: Maintain attorney calendar; schedule depositions and other important legal engagements with constant contact with outside counsel, medical offices, witnesses, etc.
- Notary: Notarize all necessary documents; Maintain Notary status
- Computer: Utilize and be proficient Word, Word Perfect, Outlook, any other software system necessary
- Continuing Legal Education: Attend appropriate seminars yearly to maintain Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal status and file necessary paperwork with State Bar; Ensure attorney maintains proper CLE credits – schedule and arrange for attorney attendance – file proper paperwork with State Bar
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Civil Litigation Paralegal
12/2005 – 12/2006 Legal Resources, Asheville, NC
Paralegal/Legal Assistant duties on assignment basis.
- Assignments varied as each office would need specific work such as filing a position while employee on vacation or out of time. Some assignments were short and some were lengthy. Work consisted of Receptionist duties as well as Paralegal duties.
- Receptionist: Telephone duties; Filing duties;
- Paralegal: Dictation – typing from tapes – included preparing letters, pleadings, any other documents; Filing documents; Maintaining deadlines;
- Notary: Notarize all necessary documents; Maintain Notary status
- Computer: Utilize and be proficient Word, Word Perfect, Outlook, any other software system necessary
Civil Litigation Paralegal
1/2004 - 12/2005 Law Offices of David Gantt, Asheville, NC
Workers' Compensation
- Prepare Documents: Correspondence; electronic mail; Discovery: Answers, Questions, etc.; Forms for State/Federal Governments; Pleadings – Motions, Proposed Orders, Briefs – state court, federal court, etc.; Wills- Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.
- Legal Research: Shepardize, case law, etc.
- Client Relations: Interview clients; Regular communication with clients
- Medical Records: Order records; Review, analyze, summarize, prioritize, organize records for file/attorney to be ready for discovery, hearings, court dates, etc.; Also requested medical bills and organized for use in cases
- Filing: Open Files, Correctly correlate documents with proper file; Organize files for mediations, hearings, trials, etc.; Close Files-review file and remove duplicate materials, paper clips, binder clips, etc.; Visit Courthouse to file with Clerk of Court and retrieve documents from Courthouse mailbox
- Notary: Notarize all necessary documents; Maintain Notary status
- Computer: Utilize and be proficient in legal software such as Time Matters, Needles, Outlook, etc.
- Continuing Legal Education: Attend appropriate seminars yearly to maintain Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal status and file necessary paperwork with State Bar
Legal Case Manager (Litigation Paralegal)
11/2001 - 6/2003 Crumley & Associates, Asheboro, NC
Workers' Compensation
- Prepare Documents: Correspondence; electronic mail; Discovery: Answers, Questions, etc.; Forms for State/Federal Governments; Pleadings – Motions, Proposed Orders, Briefs – state court, federal court, etc.; Wills- Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.
- Legal Research: Shepardize, case law, etc.
- Client Relations: Interview clients; Regular communication with clients
- Medical Records: Order records; Review, analyze, summarize, prioritize, organize records for file/attorney to be ready for discovery, hearings, court dates, etc.; Also requested medical bills and organized for use in cases
- Computer: Utilize and be proficient in legal software such as Time Matters, Needles, Outlook, etc.
- Filing: Open Files, Correctly correlate documents with proper file; Organize files for mediations, hearings, trials, etc.; Close Files-review file and remove duplicate materials, paper clips, binder clips, etc.; Visit Courthouse to file with Clerk of Court and retrieve documents from Courthouse mailbox
- Continuing Legal Education: Attend appropriate seminars yearly to maintain Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal status and file necessary paperwork with State Bar
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Civil Litigation Paralegal
5/1999 - 6/2000 Wallace & Graham, Salisbury, NC
Workers' Compensation
- Prepare Documents: Correspondence; electronic mail; Discovery: Answers, Questions, etc.; Forms for State/Federal Governments; Pleadings – Motions, Proposed Orders, Briefs – state court, federal court, etc.; Wills- Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.
- Legal Research: Shepardize, case law, etc.
- Client Relations: Interview clients; Regular communication with clients
- Medical Records: Order records; Review, analyze, summarize, prioritize, organize records for file/attorney to be ready for discovery, hearings, court dates, etc.; Also requested medical bills and organized for use in cases
- Computer: Utilize and be proficient in legal software such as Time Matters, Needles, Outlook, etc.
- Filing: Open Files, Correctly correlate documents with proper file; Organize files for mediations, hearings, trials, etc.; Close Files-review file and remove duplicate materials, paper clips, binder clips, etc.; Visit Courthouse to file with Clerk of Court and retrieve documents from Courthouse mailbox
- Continuing Legal Education: Attend appropriate seminars yearly to maintain Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal status and file necessary paperwork with State Bar
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Law Office Administrator
9/1995 - 5/1999 TRS, Greensboro, NC
Insurance Defense
- Office Management: Maintain and order office supplies; maintain and monitor proper usage of office equipment;
- Billing: Maintaining, recording, and documenting and paralegal time for invoicing and billing; Prepare Attorney Time Sheets, Paralegal Time Sheets; Prepare Invoices and Bills for Services Rendered
- Trust Account: Maintained detailed records for each trust client and prepared proper documentation for State Bar regarding Trust Account transactions
- Receptionist: Greet clients and visitors; take in daily mail, separate and prioritize for work and deadlines
- Accounts Receivable/Payable/Payroll: Received, organized, and maintained all office invoices for payment and disbursement by attorney; Received, organized, and maintained records for all payments to law firm; maintained and recorded all payments to attorneys and staff for work, bonuses, etc.
- Computer: Utilize and be proficient Word, Word Perfect, Outlook, any other software system necessary
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Legal Secretary/Paralegal (Litigation)
8/1994 - 4/1995 Harvey Dennis Coleman & Associates, Virginia Beach, VA
Full Service Law Firm
- Prepare Documents: Correspondence; electronic mail; Discovery: Answers, Questions, etc.; Forms for State/Federal Governments; Pleadings – Motions, Proposed Orders, Briefs – state court, federal court, etc.; Wills- Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.
- Legal Research: Shepardize, case law, etc.
- Client Relations: Interview clients; Regular communication with clients
- Filing: Open Files, Correctly correlate documents with proper file; Organize files for mediations, hearings, trials, etc.; Close Files-review file and remove duplicate materials, paper clips, binder clips, etc.; Visit Courthouse to file with Clerk of Court and retrieve documents from Courthouse mailbox
- Medical Records: Order records; Review, analyze, summarize, prioritize, organize records for file/attorney to be ready for discovery, hearings, court dates, etc.; Also requested medical bills and organized for use in cases
- Communication: Answer phones; route calls; prepare messages, etc.
- Office Management: Maintain and order office supplies; maintain and monitor proper usage of office equipment;
- Calendaring: Monitor all Court Calendars for important dates, deadlines, etc. Maintain a hard copy and electronic copy of office calendar for important dates, deadlines, etc.
- Schedule: Maintain attorney calendar; schedule depositions and other important legal engagements with constant contact with outside counsel, medical offices, witnesses, etc.
- Notary: Notarize all necessary documents; Maintain Notary status
- Computer: Utilize and be proficient Word, Word Perfect, Outlook, any other software system necessary
Legal Secretary/Paralegal (Litigation)
8/1993 - 8/1994 Montieth & Harding, Virginia Beach, VA
Full Service Law Firm
- Prepare Documents: Correspondence; electronic mail; Discovery: Answers, Questions, etc.; Forms for State/Federal Governments; Pleadings – Motions, Proposed Orders, Briefs – state court, federal court, etc.; Wills- Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.
- Legal Research: Shepardize, case law, etc.
- Client Relations: Interview clients; Regular communication with clients
- Filing: Open Files, Correctly correlate documents with proper file; Organize files for mediations, hearings, trials, etc.; Close Files-review file and remove duplicate materials, paper clips, binder clips, etc.; Visit Courthouse to file with Clerk of Court and retrieve documents from Courthouse mailbox
- Medical Records: Order records; Review, analyze, summarize, prioritize, organize records for file/attorney to be ready for discovery, hearings, court dates, etc.; Also requested medical bills and organized for use in cases
- Communication: Answer phones; route calls; prepare messages, etc.
- Calendaring: Monitor all Court Calendars for important dates, deadlines, etc. Maintain a hard copy and electronic copy of office calendar for important dates, deadlines, etc.
- Billing: Maintaining, recording, and documenting, when necessary, attorney and paralegal time for invoicing and billing; Prepare Attorney Time Sheets, Paralegal Time Sheets; Prepare Invoices and Bills for Services Rendered
- Receptionist: Greet clients and visitors; take in daily mail, separate and prioritize for work and deadlines
- Schedule: Maintain attorney calendar; schedule depositions and other important legal engagements with constant contact with outside counsel, medical offices, witnesses, etc.
- Notary: Notarize all necessary documents; Maintain Notary status
- Computer: Utilize and be proficient Word, Word Perfect, Outlook, any other software system necessary
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Runner/Legal Secretary
1/1989 - 12/1991 Louis W. Kershner, Virginia Beach, VA
Full Service Law Firm
- Filing: Open Files, Correctly correlate documents with proper file; Organize files for mediations, hearings, trials, etc.; Close Files-review file and remove duplicate materials, paper clips, binder clips, etc.; Visit Courthouse to file with Clerk of Court and retrieve documents from Courthouse mailbox
- Receptionist: Greet clients and visitors; take in daily mail, separate and prioritize for work and deadlines
- Errands: Trips to any offices, courthouses, businesses, etc. to retrieve documents and/or file documents with the proper courthouse or authority. Education
1/1993 - 9/1993 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Paralegal Certificate
8/1986 - 5/1992 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
History Major with Literature Minor.
Skills
Typing and Keyboarding Legal/Office Software Notary Public Office Machinery Phone Systems Word Processing - Word, Wordperfect, etc. Data Entry Research
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