Office Assistant

Ashley N. Thomas

**** ******* ******* **. 678-***-****

Stockbridge, GA 30281 ***************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Paralegal with 18 months of hands on experience working in the Public Defender’s office and a Personal Injury

Law Firm. Currently performs a variety of legal assistant duties such as filing, pulling cases in Westlaw and Lexis,

scanning, preparing trial notebooks. Displayed great attention to detail preparing correspondence, including

demand letters and drafting Motions to Suppress. Developed communication skills during client intake and

interview sessions. Successfully managed multi-line phone systems and case database. Fast learner with the

ability to work well in a team environment, as well as independently. Extensive knowledge of legal terminology,

legal forms and documents, legal practices and procedures.

SKILLS / STRENGTHS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office. • Demonstrates active listening skills.

• Strong work ethic. • Great communication and team work.

• Ability to maintain confidential information. • Efficient multi tasker.

Meticulous attention to detail • Always willing to learn.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

T. Madden & Associates Jonesboro, GA April 2014 Present

Personal Injury

Paralegal Intern

• Developed excellent writing skills and experience in drafting a wide range of legal documents including

pleadings, discovery, motions, memorandum of law, briefs and correspondence.

• Created demand letters using Microsoft Office.

• Politely assisted clients in person and via telephone.

• Accurately entered client data into a company based software program.

• Clerical work; answering telephones, sending letters, scheduling, filing and retrieving paperwork.

Public Defenders Office Fayetteville, Ga January 2013 April 2014

Criminal Defense.

Paralegal Intern.

• Gathered and analyzed research data regarding statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.

• Drafted motions at attorneys’ request.

• Prepared trial notebooks for Attorneys.

• Conducted client interviews and all client intake services.

• Completed case research via Lexis Nexis and Westlaw databases.

• Met with clients and other legal professionals to discuss case details.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Clayton State University Morrow, GA

B.A.S., Administrative Management (Criminal Justice) 2016

Minor, Legal Studies

Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA

Associate Degree, Paralegal Studies, 2014

GPA 3.5

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