Amber Cripe
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Professional
Driven peralegal with 10+ years of experience in personal injury law and legal administrative support. Proficient in drafting legal documents, managing case files, and maintaining client communications. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex schedules and ensure compliance with legal standards. Holds a Paralegal Certificate and skilled in legal research, document review, and case management software. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency in a dynamic legal environment.
Skills
● MS Office proficient
● Strong presentation skills
● Exceptional communication skills
● Wealth Docx proficient
● Clio billing software
● Keeping inventory and maintaining office supplies
● Highly organized
● Appointment setting
● Maintaining my supervising attorney's case list
● Word processing
● Drafting legal documents
Experience
January 2018 - present
Paralegal
The Law Office of David H Williams, Little Rock, AR Aiding an attorney in all aspects of legal research, legal writings, client interactions, schedule management, intake calls, point of first interaction with clients, and seeing client cases all the way through from beginning to end. Opening new case files, Document creation, Document filing with the courts, e-filing with the courts, case flow management, final cost matrix, sending out final payout on settlements
December 2016 - January 2018
Flight Coordinator/Manager
Pegasus Aviation Partners, LLC Little Rock, AR
Maintaining all flight records, pilot records, maintenance records, insurance records, dry lease records, and financial records on the 2004 Cirrus SR-22 G2 aircraft. Sought out, interviewed, and ran personal and flight history background checks on pilots with the correct certification and qualifications needed to fly this specific aircraft. Coordinate instructors and pilots if a pilot is missing a certification or needs to obtain updated certification. Coordinate all flights with client, pilot, and the aircraft's housing facility. Arrange all ground travel for the client once they reach their destination, along with hotel accommodations if needed. Coordinate with the housing facility staff on all pre-flight, monthly, and annual maintenance along with any as-needed maintenance. Accounts receivable and accounts payable, supplying the partners with monthly financial reports. Created and maintained the informational and scheduling website for dry leasing the aircraft. Coordinate and maintain all dry leases between Pegasus Aviation and the lessor. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and foreign regulations. Ensure that all company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations are adhered to.
Director of First Impressions/Case Manager
September 2016 - January 2018
ILP+ McChain Miller Nissman - Little Rock, AR
Compose and revise legal documents, including letters, estate graphics, real estate deeds, and all probate filings. Assist in the preparation of engagement letters. Create ancillary documents for Revocable Living Trust and Irrevocable Trust using Wealth Docx. File LLCs with the Arkansas Secretary of State, draft operating agreements, and file applications for EINS with the IRS. Mailed and arranged for the delivery of legal correspondence to clients and court officials. Organizing and maintaining law libraries, documents, and case files. Process and distribute invoices to bill clients using Clio. Proof documents and submit to attorneys for review. Open new client files and new matters in CMS. Act as liaison between clients, vendors, and attorneys. Assist in maintaining department attorney personnel files with the utmost confidentiality. Coordinate and schedule meetings and telephone conferences. Organized client calendars, prepared mailings, and handled high call volumes. Maintain the master calendar for client appointments and attorney travel. Arrange and book travel plans, while staying within travel and expense budgets for scheduling attorneys' travel arrangements. Maintained office supplies by checking stocks and placing orders. Answered all incoming calls, directing clients to the appropriate point of contact. Maintaining our firm's server backup system. Conducting all Client Protection Program yearly estate reviews, after meeting with the supervising attorney, and making any revisions to the client's estate plan if there are any to be made.
FOH Manager
May 2013 to May 2016
The Fold – Little Rock, AR
Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties. Continually monitored the restaurant and took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met. Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions. Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs daily. Performed checkouts of servers and bartenders to ensure that all tickets were accounted for. Regularly updated computer systems with new pricing and daily food specials. Carefully prepared weekly payroll to keep up with projected revenue for the week. Counseled and disciplined staff when necessary. Medical Billing and Coding
February 2006 to March 2009
Dermatology Group of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR
Coded and filed all insurance claims for 6 doctors and support staff. Cooperated with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues. Medical Billing and Coding
November 2004 to January 2006
Suphan Family Medical Clinic - Maumelle, AR
Coded and filed all insurance claims. Cooperated with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues. Scheduling, maintaining patient files, and general office duties.
Server/Bartender
November 2003 to May 2013
the Afterthought – Little Rock, AR
Collected, monitored and evaluated customer requirements to achieve desired delivery time and order fill rates. Resolved customer questions, issues and complaints. Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies, 2015 Pulaski Technical College - North Little Rock, AR, United States Relevant Coursework: Legal Terminology, Micro Applications, Legal Research and Writing I & II, Torts, Legal Ethics, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Computer Support, Real Estate Law, Wills, Trust, and Probate, Family Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Bankruptcy Law