Mandy C. Atkins
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
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Highly qualified and efficient paralegal/legal professional with ten (10+)
years' experience. Consistently proven ability to provide support in all
aspects of litigation. Demonstrated accomplishments and experience in:
. Foreclosure Litigation . Criminal Defense .
Civil Litigation
. Case Management . Trial Folder Preparation .
Scheduling
. Training Paralegals . Drafting Documents .
Domestic Relations
Professional Experience
John D. Clunk Co., L.P.A., Stow, Ohio January 2007 to November
2013
Paralegal
. Senior paralegal in busy litigation practice with heavy case load
. Assist with all aspects of litigation lifecycle from inception to
appeal
. Draft legal documents including pleadings, affidavits, motions,
memoranda of law, briefs and discovery
. Assist with trial preparation: manage trial exhibits, prepare trial
folder and communicate with fact witnesses
. Train paralegals on case management
. Serve as liaison between clients, opposing counsel, vendors and
witnesses
. Strong technology skills including proficiency in Lexis/Nexis and
Microsoft Office
David V. Gedrock, Esq., Medina, Ohio July 2002 to
December 2006
Legal Secretary
. Provided all support for sole practitioner including criminal defense,
domestic and juvenile cases, bankruptcy and appellate practices
. Appointment scheduling, deposition coordination, organization and
indexing of case files
. Drafted correspondence and other legal documents
. Assist at trial; surveyed jury panels to obtain insight into decisions
contributing to verdict
Bowers & Corrigan, Esq., Medina, Ohio 2001 to
June 2002
Legal Secretary,
. Handled a high volume of practice data entry responsibilities
. Significant volume of incoming calls requiring strong interpersonal
and communication skills
. Receptionist responsibilities as needs required
Education
Cuyahoga Community College--Parma, Ohio 2002
. Paralegal Studies
Buckeye High School and Medina County Career Center-Medina, Ohio
. Graduated 2002
*References upon Request*