PAULETTE WILLIAMS- SHELBY
*** ********** *****, *********, ***** 76017
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To secure a Paralegal/ Legal Assistant position where I can utilize my education and legal skills to provide exceptional service to my employer and clients.
SKILLS:
*Microsoft Office *Litigation (personal injury and family law)
*ProDoc *Criminal/family/business law/rules of court
*Westlaw *Customer service
*WPM 55 *Professional communication skills
*Proofreading *Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
*Legal document preparation *Leadership and ability to work with others
*E-filing
EDUCATION:
Arlington Career Institute, Grand Prairie, Texas (Paralegal) 2021– 2022
Timber Creek Academy (Diploma) 2012 – 2012
C.R. England Truck Driving School (Commercial Driver’s License) 2011-2012
Certified Leasing Agent 2023
EXPERIENCE:
Law Office of Nekia Bryant, Grand Prairie, Texas September 2022 – February 2023
Paralegal
*Created files for new/ previous clients
*Prepare Case information for Attorney appearances in court.
Answering phones/scheduling consultations
*Interview clients for intake of potential new clients
*Invoice clients
*Mail out and pickup all incoming and outgoing mail for the office
*Research case laws needed for various case information
*Monitor all emails daily and respond promptly.
* Attend training for discovery
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas, Texas February 2013 – March 2021
Bus Operator
*Operates Dart Owned vehicles on dedicated routes
*Operates two-way radio system by DART rules and regulations
*Assist patrons and the general public as needed.
*Processed card transactions
*Provided excellent customer service
* Collect records/ bus fare under DART rules and regulations.
City of Dallas December 1997- September 2010
Administrative Specialist II
*Perform a variety of advanced administrative functions including accounting, procurement, contract development, and budgeting accounts, accounts payable/ receivable.
*Develop administrative technical policies and procedures for various programs.
*Conduct research on technical or policy issues, compose, design, or edit department publications such as brochures, forms manuals, and reports.