Legal Assistant Project Management/Paralegal

Gina Slagle

Wilmer, TX ***** 972-***-**** **********-****@*******.***

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skills

Attorney Support

File and Records Management

Document Preparation

Civil Litigation

Project Management

Legal Research Skills

Criminal Law

Team-Oriented

Experience

PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT 08/1994 - 05/1998

Huff & Associates - Dallas, TX

Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review. Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing. Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines. Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases. Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information. Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents. Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial. LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL 05/1988 - 07/1994

Withrow & Huff - Dallas, TX

Provided administrative support to attorneys and other legal staff, including scheduling appointments, organizing meetings and preparing documents.

Answered incoming calls, responded to client inquiries, and directed callers to the appropriate personnel. Maintained filing system for court documents, pleadings, briefs and correspondence in both paper and electronic formats. Sorted mail daily; opened envelopes; distributed mail; prepared outgoing mail for postage or delivery service. Printed copies of legal forms and documents upon request. Managed calendars of multiple attorneys simultaneously while maintaining confidentiality of all matters. Typed letters, memos and emails accurately according to instructions provided by attorney staff members. Greeted clients professionally during office visits; kept confidential information secure at all times. Education and Training

Texas A&M University School of Law - Fort Worth, TX Completed 1st Year 1995

Dallas Baptist University - Dallas, TX BBA

05/1992

Executive Secretarial School - Dallas, TX Paralegal Studies 04/1991

Career Break

Over the last several years, I took a career break and acted as the primary caretaker of my children. In addition to caring for my three children, I homeschooled them, taught aquatic survival skills to infants and young children, and worked as a full time barn manager at my family's boarding facility and equestrian center. I am grateful for opportunity to care for my children, however, I am very excited for what the next season of my life holds.

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