Brittany Johnson
**** ****** **** **** *******, GA 30331
Cell: 404-***-****
*************@*****.***
Career-Level Paralegal
Profile
Paralegal offering versatile office management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds expectations. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Key Skills
Office Skills:
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Draft Correspondence
Calendar Management
Travel Coordination
Account Payables
Computer Skills:
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Outlook
LexisNexis
Westlaw
Internet skills
Amicus
QuickBooks
Paralegal and Administrative Experience
EPPS, LLC- Atlanta, GA Contract Paralegal, August 2013- 2016
Receptionist duties
Draft correspondence
Draft memos for attorneys
Scheduled Depositions and mediation
Draft pleadings (i.e. Summons and complaints, response to motion and/or motions, discovery, and appellant briefs)
Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
Maintain contact lists
Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
Provide assistance with case settlements
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
Gateway Center Atlanta, GA
Case Manager, 2010 to 2013
Communicated effectively with multiple departments to plan meetings regarding consumers and prepare welcome packages. Established strong relationships to gain support and effectively achieve results.
Helped coordinate dozens of recruitment events (average of 12 large gatherings per year) that contributed to consistently high enrollment levels.
Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered
Handle case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure
Help clients achieve wellness and autonomy
Facilitate multiple care aspects (case coordination, information sharing, etc)
Help patients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options
Develop effective working relations and cooperate with medical team throughout the entire case management process
Arrange abeyances with social services, health and governmental agencies
Take the extra mile and interact with patients to keep track of their progress and to ensure satisfaction
Record cases information, complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports
Promote quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes
Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues
Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations
Academic Affairs at Shaw University Administrative Assistant, 2008 to 2010
Took minutes during board meetings for the Vice President.
Made sure VP received the minute within a timely manner.
Designed brochures for academic program to pass out during job and academic fairs on campus.
Developed a new file management system that is still in place and archived files to accumulate space for new records.
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
• Maintain contact lists
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Book travel arrangements
• Provide general support to visitors
Althea De-Barr Johnson, P.C.
Administrative Assistant, 2003 to 2008
•Answer and direct phone calls
•Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
•Maintain contact lists
•Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
•Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
•Develop and maintain a filing system
•Order office supplies
•Book travel arrangements
•Submit and reconcile expense reports
•Provide general support to visitors
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science
Shaw University Raleigh, NC
2010 Graduate