Detail-Oriented Litigation Paralegal with 8+ Years Experience

Joy Wells, Paralegal

Century, *****, FL, 850-***-****, ***********@******.***

SUMMARY Detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with over 8 years of comprehensive experience in civil litigation and legal support. Skilled in e-filing, legal research, and meticulous case management, with a proven track record of enhancing litigation strategies and optimizing workflow for several law firms. Successfully organized and managed numerous trial binders and documents, ensuring compliance with court regulations. Committed to delivering exceptional support to legal teams, aspiring to leverage legal expertise to contribute effectively to any law firm.

WORK EXPERIENCE

10/2022 – Present Litigation Paralegal, Morgan & Morgan Pensacola E-filed all court documents in state and federal court, ensuring compliance with established protocols.

Facilitated communications with clients, court officials, counsel, and other stakeholders.

Conducted thorough legal research and factual investigations to support case strategies.

Prepared discovery documents, including interrogatories and corresponding responses.

Drafted and served summons, adhering to legal requirements. Compiled trial binders and exhibits to aid the trial preparation process. Drafted pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and filed them with the court.

Performed administrative tasks, including calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistical arrangements. Maintained comprehensive pleadings and discovery indexes for efficient case management.

Organized exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for attorney review.

Aided attorneys with interrogatories and various discovery requests to streamline the discovery process.

Gathered relevant information from diverse sources to support client cases.

Liaised between trial teams and internal/external third parties to ensure seamless communication.

02/2018 – 10/2022 Litigation Paralegal, Lloyd Gray Whitehead & Monroe Pensacola Investigated multiple facets of civil litigation, focusing on evidence gathering, client counseling, and jury selection methods. Managed the scheduling of up to five attorneys' appointments, adapting to preferences of various circuit judges for Zoom and in-person hearings using Outlook Calendar.

Collaborated with the intake department to upload initial files and establish an organized system for efficient access.

Cultivated relationships with in-house counsel, opposing counsel, clients, and insurance carriers, facilitating effective communication and cooperation. Processed expense reports, mileage requests, and bar compliance while maintaining adherence to Florida and Alabama Bar regulations.

Drafted routine correspondence, motions, pleadings, and discovery; performed background and social media searches on witnesses and parties; executed electronic filing in state and federal courts. Maintained accurate time entries for multiple attorneys and generated weekly reports on all billable hours.

01/2015 – 02/2018 Litigation Paralegal, Litvak Beasley Wilson & Ball, LLP Pensacola Conducted extensive research for staff attorneys using electronic discovery tools to strengthen case arguments.

Supported staff with clerical duties, including maintaining mail, distributing office materials, and responding effectively to individual requests. Gathered data from client media sources to bolster litigation efforts. Acted as a liaison for attorneys to internet-based tech support teams, enhancing operational efficiency.

Managed exhibits, evidence, and data for in-person legal proceedings, including electronic discovery and binder preparations, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy.

Utilized Excel spreadsheets to track data, analyze potential damages, and communicate with clients and other involved parties regarding case progress.

Drafted initial pleadings for insurance defense, first-party cases, and probate, adhering to jurisdictional standards.

EDUCATION

2000 – 2008 University of West Florida

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice

Pensacola

SKILLS E-filing Legal Research

Discovery Drafting Pleadings

Motion Practice Appellate Documents

Case File Management Excel Spreadsheets

Electronic Discovery Communication

Organization Administrative Support

Client Counseling Scheduling

Civil Defense Prioritization

Work Under Pressure Florida Rules of Procedure

Correspondence Multi-tasking

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