Litigation Paralegal
Resume:
MATTIESE SMITH
OBJECTIVE: To secure a full-time position in a law firm that can fully utilize a legal professional with outstanding writing and organizational skills.
EDUCATION: Everest University Tampa, Florida Jan -2007
Associates of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies Feb -2009
Paralegal Certification Exam –date scheduled July 24 -25 2009
HONORS: NATIONAL DEANS LIST 4.0 GPA
ACADEMIC COURSES: Civil Procedures, Family Law, Torts, Critical Thinking, Legal Research Writing, Real Estate Law, Contract Law and Wills Trust and Probate, and Law Office Management
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Approximately (15) years experience in administration, with (6) years of legal exposure, and the ability to work independently in all aspects of Litigation, including Family, Civil, and Insurance Defense
• Outstanding communication (written and spoken) skills, exceptionally diligent and able to effectively multi-task several complex assignments under the pressure of meeting tight deadlines
• Proficient in developing excellent relationships with co-workers and clients
• Able to work independently with a team, great attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking skills, computer skills and knowledge of many software including Word, Power point, Outlook, WordPerfect, PACER/ECF, Time matters, PC Law, and Time Slips
EXPERIENCE:
Dutton Law Group P. A. (Temporary position) 01/09 – Present
PIP Insurance Defense Tampa, Florida
(Legal Assistant)
• Prepare pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Track and record all billable hours for each file
• Organize and maintain/ update files
• Prepare general correspondence, type and proofread documents
• Schedule appointments, court appearances, and depositions.
• Type memos and correspondence
• Verify Responses to Discovery
• Prepare Ex-Parte Orders/motions
Haas Dutton Lewis P.A 08/06 – 01/09
Insurance Defense Law Firm Tampa, Florida
(Litigation Secretary)
• Prepared legal documents, such as pleadings, orders and correspondences.
• Scheduled appointment, court appearances, and depositions
• Organized and maintained files
• Maintained a calendar tickler system
• Filed and served all legal documents
• Transcribed pleadings/correspondences
• Performed office procedures in the everyday running of a legal office
• Prepared and interpreted legal documents
• Maintained complex dockets and files, both manually and electronically
• Maintained the pleadings filed with the courts of various counties such as Hillsborough, Pinellas, Sarasota, Palm Beach, Orange, Volusia, Miami-Dade, and Broward
Judge Perry Little - Civil Law
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit 04/03 – 12/04
(Judicial Assistant) Civil Law Tampa, Florida
• Maintained high volume of people contact
• Provided administrative support which included; managing diaries, organizing meetings, arranging case management conferences, Jury trials, and non-Jury trials
• Organized and maintained files for various motions to be heard
• Provided timely and accurate processing of all work requests
• Scheduled all hearings, and all legal matters regarding the Judge
Jeanne L. Coleman
Attorney At Law 11/00 – 04/03
(Legal Secretary – Family Law) Tampa, Florida
• Maintained the pleadings filed with the courts of Hillsborough County
• Maintained complex dockets and files
• Performed office procedures in the day-to-day operations of the legal office
• Maintained a calendar tickler system
• Maintained all functions of the attorney’s calendar
• Responsible for managing all aspects of the office
Equifax Card Solution
(Supervisor) 05/94 – 05/99
Supervised staff of 40 associates St. Petersburg, Florida
• Reviewed, verified and processed payroll documents, tracked hours of personnel
(full-time and part-time employees)
• Trained employees to develop problem solving skills, and coordinated and executed critical problems with urgent deadlines
• Trained associates how to work under pressure, conducted annual evaluations, as well as assisted with incoming inquires
• Heavy ACD call center environment
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