Litigation Paralegal
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Aimee S. Pratt
Tavares, FL 32778
adb725@r.postjobfree.com
Objectives
Organized and resourceful Paralegal with extensive experience in trial preparation and civil litigation. Prepared to bring twelve years of experience to a challenging new role. Background includes civil litigation and family law. Excellent communication and detail oriented with a hardworking and dedicated nature.
Education
A.S. Legal Studies May 2008
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
Skills
Works well with attorneys and values forming strong professional relationships with partners, associates, and other paralegals.
Expertise with basic legal proceedings complemented by excellent communication and time management.
Talented at gathering evidence in preparation for trials and hearings.
Digital redacting.
Proficient in Client Profiles, Microsoft Office, Salesforce/Litify and Westlaw. Experience
Litigation Paralegal January 2013 to present
Morgan & Morgan, PA
Orlando, FL
Investigate facts and laws to determine causes of action to prepare initial pleadings and discovery.
Answer client calls and respond to inquiries, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
Manage electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
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Draft motions and proposed orders.
Organize evidence, subpoenas and non-party production to support cases and prepare for mediation and trial.
Coordinate depositions, mediations and hearings.
Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience.
Draft responses to discovery including expert and trial discovery.
Manage trial calendar.
Paralegal December 2011 – December 2012
Law Office of Lauren Ilvento
Winter Park, FL
Organize and manage family law case files.
Draft correspondence.
Calendar deadlines.
Coordinate mediations.
Attend trials to assist attorney with exhibits.
Paralegal April 2010 – November 2011
Gobel Flakes, LLC
Orlando, FL
Investigate facts to answer complaints and determine affirmative defenses.
Respond to discovery and prepare privilege logs.
Management of subpoenas and non-party production.
Coordinate and schedule depositions and compulsory medical examinations. Paralegal July 2008 – April 2010
Benson & Elkins-MacDonald
The Elkins Law Firm
Winter Park, FL
Draft initial pleadings for family law cases.
Compile and maintain mandatory disclosure and discovery documents.
Schedule mediations and hearings.
References upon request
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