Rashida N. Johnson

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Henrico, Virginia 23234

804-***-****

LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL

Accomplished Professional with proven success in various legal and administrative environments, who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated capabilities in:

Westlaw and Lexis Nexis Microsoft Office Electronic Case Filing (Federal Court)

File/Case Management Client Conflict Resolution Notary Public (since 2002)

Case and Document Tracking Pre-trial/Post trial document creation (Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation

Client Relations Contract Writing

EDUCATION

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY August 2014 to May 2016

Bachelor of Science Degree:

Major: Criminal Justice/Criminal Psychology

Degree Obtained

BRYANT & STRATTON CAREER COLLEGE Apr. 2002 to Aug. 2004

Associate of Applied Sciences

Major: Paralegal Studies

Degree Obtained

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UPSIDE TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, LLC June 2014 – Present

Office Manager/Marketing Director/Program Director

Supervise the operations of a team of ten (10) Qualified Mental Health Professionals

Prepare weekly billing and bi-weekly payroll

Coordinate “all staff” meetings

Maintain communication with counselors and clients to assure outstanding service

Coordinate community events and foster relationships with other community organizations

Prepare, design, and order marketing materials

Schedule meetings to meet with potential community partners

Maintain Human Resource files and information

Create company policies and procedures

Law Offices of Jason Anthony, PC October 2011 to Present

Freelance Paralegal:

Conduct client intake; retainer

Prepare initial discovery documents

Maintain contact with client and family regarding status of case

Docket call appearances

Filing of court documents

Maintain attorney calendar

Review, summarize and report information from discovery response

Maintain contact with all court and law enforcement personnel

JOHNSON’S COMMUNITY BONDING December 2009 to July 2011

Collections Paralegal:

Assisted in the collection of over $5,000 in money owed to the company

Prepare Warrant in Debts

Prepare Garnishments

Appear in court as an Agent to represent the company against defendants

Manage client files and payments

Maintain client relations regarding bond intake, payment, and release of offender

BOONE BEALE, P.C. July 2008 to Nov. 2009

Paralegal: Criminal Defense

Meet with clients (both incarcerated and not incarcerated) to update case information

Attend docket call and assist with court proceedings

Prepare correspondence to clients

Assist in preparation of cases and trial strategies

Draft motions, briefs, court forms and legal documents

Obtain, analyze and summarize data pertaining to cases

Electronic case filing (State & Federal)

FRAMME LAW FIRM, P.C. July 2005 to August 2007

Paralegal: Civil Litigation, Criminal law, Traffic Offenses, Family Law, Estate Planning

Draft pleadings & correspondence

Electronic File Management

Maintain attorney calendar

Coordinate attorney/client appointments

Coordinate payment of retainers

Meet with clients and conduct initial client intake

Legal research

LAW OFFICES OF HUNTON, VIVERETTE & YEAKER Feb. 2002 to Oct. 2004

Legal Assistant: Real Estate Law, Criminal Law, Family Law (GAL), and Civil Litigation

Prepare documents for submission to the courts

Maintain client and case files

Represent the firm during docket call

Assist in case investigation

Prepare general and special correspondence for collection matters, real estate closings, family law issues and any and all other matters as directed by the attorneys.

UNITED STATES ARMY – JAG Nov. 1997 to May 2000

Legal Specialist

Preparation of legal military documents,

Legal Research

Case management

Coordination of training and special company events

Prepared family law documents for military personnel

Assisted JAG Officers in the preparation of/during court martial proceedings.

References to be furnished upon request

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