Paralegal & Executive Assistant Professional

Christina Funkhouser

Jacksonville, FL 904-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-funkhouser-08454048/

Professional Summary

Paralegal and Executive Assistant with 8+ years of experience supporting attorneys, partners, and crossfunctional teams across legal, corporate, and real estate environments. Experienced in case management, discovery preparation, court filings, legal document drafting, and client communication. Recognized for improving workflow efficiency, maintaining strict confidentiality, and ensuring deadline compliance in fastpaced environments. Licensed real estate professional with additional training in AI productivity tools through the University of North Florida.

Core Skills

Case Management & Litigation Support

Discovery Preparation & Court Filings

Legal Research (Westlaw, LexisNexis)

Contract Drafting & Document Review

Executive Administrative Support

Calendar & Deadline Management

Client & Attorney Communication

Document Management Systems

Real Estate Transactions & Coordination

CRM Platforms (KVCore, Form Simplicity)

Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat

AI Productivity Tools

Professional Experience

Paralegal & Executive Assistant Braxton Law/A&R Tech (Remote)

August 2021 – November 2025

Managed highvolume case calendars and filing schedules, maintaining full compliance with court deadlines.

Drafted and reviewed legal documents including pleadings, contracts, NDAs, and discovery materials.

Prepared discovery packages and organized case files to improve litigation readiness.

Implemented standardized document management procedures that improved team efficiency and accuracy.

Maintained centralized digital case repositories to improve accessibility and document retrieval.

Conducted legal research to support case strategy, motions, and client advisories.

Served as liaison between attorneys and clients while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Provided executive administrative support including calendar coordination, communications, and project tracking.

Licensed Real Estate Agent Weichert Realtors Coastal City – Atlantic Beach, FL

December 2017 – January 2026

Managed client relationships, negotiated contracts, and supported transaction coordination through closing.

Conducted market research and developed marketing strategies to increase property visibility.

Coordinated documentation, timelines, and communications between buyers, sellers, and legal teams.

Delivered highlevel client service with strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance.

Education & Certifications

AI for Work and Life Certificate – University of North Florida (2025)

Advanced Paralegal Certificate – Florida Gulf Coast University (2023)

Paralegal Studies Certificate – Florida Gulf Coast University (2022)

B.S. Business Administration – Virginia Commonwealth University (2001)

Licenses

Florida Real Estate License (Active since 2017)

Valid Driver’s License

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