PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
- Legal assistant with 6 years of experience and Wyoming Professional Paralegal certification
- An expert legal assistant specializing in Family Law
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of litigation software
- Spearheaded office expenses reduction by implementing expenses tracking system, leading to a 13% decrease
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Aaron, Aron, & Arron LLP, Casper, WY / 2016–present
- Report directly to six lawyers with a myriad of responsibilities ranging from discovery, to trial and appeal
- Liaise between attorneys, court officers, Department of Family Services officials, and clients
- Execute legal research, investigations, records review, document management, and trial preparation
- Organize attorneys’ calendars, leading to a 10% decrease in missed appointments
- Handle emotionally distraught clients
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Johns, Jones, and Johnson PC, Gillette, WY / 2013–2016
- Perfected and circulated documentation including affidavits, pleadings, subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, and briefs for review by attorneys
- Scheduled client appointments and consultations, leading to a 23% decrease in client wait times
- Kept case files up to date
- Supported attorneys in filing appeal briefs before Wyoming district and Supreme courts
- Gathered and analyzed state and federal statutes and precedents
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Paralegal
Central Wyoming College, Jackson, WY
2016
EDUCATION
AAS Paralegal Studies
Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY
2012–2013
BA English
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
2008–2012
SKILLS
- Research
- TrialWorks
- Organization
- LexisNexis
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- People Skills