Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Law Firm of Robinson & Allen
10.2020 - 07.2023
Worked with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Paralegal
Law Firm of Petersen & Johnson
05.2019 - 10.2020
Communicating with clients and insurance adjusters throughout the negotiation stage of the claim.
Assisting with the Preparation of demands.
Case file Management of 100 plus claims, from initial demand to the disbursement of settlement funds.
Verifying information with medical providers and lien holders.
Explaining the claims process to clients and conveying their concerns to the attorney.
Records Maintenance Clerk
Hydro Geologic
01.2019 - 05.2019
Assist with Records maintenance contracts for the U.S
Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies
Duties Included classifying, organizing and bates labeling documents for archival purposes.
Coordinated effectively with team members to complete large-scale record management projects within deadlines.
Court Researcher
Universal Background Screening
08.2017 - 11.2018
Contact courts and Departments of Corrections via phone or email and search online court databases to verify applicant’s criminal records.
Commercial Personal Property Appraiser
Weld County Assessor’s Office
02.2015 - 07.2017
Assist taxpayers either over the phone, in person or via email, value property per Colorado statutes.
Determine life and depreciation values for business personal property.
Audit businesses to ensure proper reporting.
Input data from declarations forms and ensure that all information is accurate.
Education
Master of Public Policy -
University of Erfurt
2025
Paralegal Certificate -
Arapahoe Community College
2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
2012
Skills
Familiar Software and Training:
Extensive use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat