Family Law Administrative Support
Resume:
Tania Woodard, MLS
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Professional Goals: To contribute to the legal team by utilizing my experience, legal studies education, knowledge of military life, skills, talents, compassion to help people, and respect of cultural diversity in a thriving forward-thinking workplace.
Education:
PennWest University Montclair State University California, Pennsylvania Montclair, New Jersey
Master of Science in Legal Studies ABA approved program
Bachelor of Arts – Paralegal Studies
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia
ABA approved program
Bachelor of Arts – Paralegal Studies
Experience:
New Jersey Association on Correction
Legal Advocate – 2/2025 to present
Responsibilities
• Interview domestic violence survivors to assist with the court process.
• Attend court hearings with clients.
• Facilitate access to various social services.
• Assist with the preparation of legal documents.
• Provide emotional support to victims.
KG Law Group
Family Law Paralegal – 8/2024 – 12/2024
Responsibilities
• Prepared exhibits for divorce matters.
• Prepared summaries for family law attorney.
• Requested electronic discovery for municipal court matters.
• Managed cases in the MyCase case management program.
• Managed Calendars.
• Facilitated communication with potential clients.
• Provided Administrative Support
Legal Case Pro
Freelance Virtual Paralegal - 3/2024 – 6/2024
Responsibilities
•Drafted motions and documents regarding Family Law matters for attorneys practicing in California, Florida, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina and Virginia:
•Completed Request for Production of Documents.
•Wrote Interrogatories and Responses.
•eFiled in various States and Counties.
•Created Separation Agreements.
•Drafted Custody Complaints.
•Completed Final Divorce Decrees.
•Filed Petitions to Establish Paternity.
•Facilitated Guardianship.
•Conducted legal research.
•Facilitated communication with potential clients.
•Provided Administrative Support.
Lawfecta
Freelance Virtual Paralegal - 6/2021 – 4/2025
Responsibilities
•Drafted various documents regarding divorce matters for attorneys practicing in California, Georgia and Maryland.
•Conducted legal research.
State of New Jersey
Division of Child Protection and Permanency
Department of Children and Families
Paralegal Technician II and Paralegal Technician I - 2/2006 – 10/2022
Responsibilities
•Wrote Complaints for Custody, Care and Supervision, and Guardianship.
•Prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial for Deputy Attorney Generals.
•Managed and reviewed extensive case files.
•Prepared cases for in-camera review for judges.
•Conducted legal research.
•Managed searches and investigations nationally and internationally to establish due diligence.
•Maintained the electronic discovery system for the Division of Child Protection and Permanency.
•Initiated inquiries with various tribes regarding Native American heritage.
•Filed and distributed eDiscovery.
•Served as the Social Security liaison.
•Obtained vital statistics documents nationally and internationally.
•Maintained databases for trial and litigation purposes.
•Attended Court hearings.
•Authenticated records and reports and prepared Certification of Documents.
•Facilitated process service nationally.
•Prepared Affidavits of Service and Affidavits of Inquiry.
•Requested and reviewed police reports, indictments, and medical reports.
•Drafted summons and subpoenas.
•Provided training for new employees.
•Coordinated with the court to obtain Judgments of Conviction.
Skills:
Strong oral and written communicator
Proficient in Legal Drafting
Skilled Proofreader and Editor
Excellent organizational skills
Empathy for those who face legal challenges
Computer Skills:
Clio Software
Legal Research
Westlaw
LexisNexis
MyCase
eDiscovery
Google Suite
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