Office Manager Legal Research

MeChelle Diefenbach

Loveland, OH *****

ad8nyo@r.postjobfree.com

+1-937-***-****

Paralegal (prelaw)Legal research: Find answers to legal questions that support a lawyer's argument or decision

Document preparation, Draft legal documents, such as contracts and confirmation letters, wills, trust estates, section 8 leasing, housing contracts, credit checks. Leasing specialist homes, automobile,etc. Manage and assist with case planning, development, and management Client interviews: Interview clients and witnesse, background checks. Administrative work related to trial preparations. Investigate and gather facts relevant to a case or matter. Document organization: Gather, organize, and maintain legal documents, files, or information data pertaining to.

The collections of different types of data pertaining to legal cases and compliance with, the use of technical information to make recommendations to a lawyer or property owner. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Paralegal/Office Manager

Samuel Abeggs-Harrisburg, IL

August 2013 to January 2015

• Conducted extensive legal research and analysis to support attorneys in case preparation

• Drafted and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, and agreements

• Managed a high-volume caseload of XX+ cases simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines

• Assisted with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and preparing trial binders

• Maintained accurate and organized electronic and physical case files for easy retrieval of information

• Collaborated with attorneys to prepare clients for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials

• Reviewed discovery materials such as interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and deposition transcripts

• Aided in the investigation process by conducting interviews with clients and potential witnesses

• Demonstrated proficiency in legal software applications for document management and case tracking purposes (e.g., Clio)

• Liaised between clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, expert witnesses to facilitate smooth communication flow throughout the litigation process

• Diligently tracked billable hours using timekeeping software to ensure accurate client billing statements were generated on time

• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information in accordance with ethical guidelines governing attorney-client privilege

• Closely monitored changes in laws/regulations relevant to assigned practice areas to stay updated on current legal developments

• Served as a point of contact for clients seeking updates on their cases or requesting general legal advice within paralegal scope

• Prepared correspondence such as letters or emails under attorney supervision

• Assembled evidence packets for use during settlement negotiations or trial presentations

• Familiarized self with local court rules/procedures ensuring compliance when filing documents or scheduling hearings

• Cultivated strong working relationships with court clerks/judicial assistants resulting in expedited processing times

• Aided attorneys during courtroom proceedings by managing exhibits/evidence presentation technology

(e.g., ELMO)

• Gathered pertinent medical records/bills from healthcare providers for personal injury cases

• Assisted in the preparation of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney

• Conducted legal due diligence for corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions

• Collaborated with attorneys to draft contracts, agreements, and other transactional documents

• Performed factual investigations to gather information relevant to ongoing litigation or potential claims

• Prepared deposition summaries and organized deposition exhibits for use during trial preparation

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail when proofreading legal documents for accuracy and consistency

• Aided in the negotiation process by conducting research on opposing parties' positions/strengths/ weaknesses

• Maintained a comprehensive database of case-related information using document management software (e.g., Relativity)

• Scheduled client meetings, depositions, hearings, and court appearances while coordinating multiple calendars simultaneously

• Provided administrative support such as answering phone calls, managing mail correspondence, and scheduling appointments for attorneys

• Closely collaborated with outside vendors/service providers (e.g., court reporters) to ensure smooth case proceedings

• Audited billing statements from external service providers ensuring accurate invoicing according to agreed-upon rates/terms

• Investigated potential conflicts of interest among clients before accepting new cases or matters

• Drafted settlement agreements under attorney supervision outlining terms negotiated between parties involved in disputes

• Assembled trial notebooks containing all necessary documentation/evidence required during courtroom proceedings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

Miller-Motte College - Wilmington, NC

September 2011 to December 2013

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies

Austin Peay State University, Willimington North Carolina vocational tech. - Clarksville, TN October 2010 to December 2013

Skills

• Paralegal experience (10+ years)

• Information management

• Legal research

• Legal case management

• Cost accounting

• Log books (10+ years)

• Double entry bookkeeping (3 years)

• Lending (10+ years)

• Real estate law, real estate sales, real estate filings (10+ years)

• Lexis-Nexis

• Cash handling (10+ years)

• Network administration, desktop admin, QuickBooks, sales taxes (10+ years)

• Adjustable Insurance Claims (10+ years)

• System administration

• Filing, typing, copy, sales, Ad sales (10+ years)

• B2B sales,

• Hotel management, (7 years)

• Apartment Management, Live on Site Manager, administrator of 200 people, housing rep, Docking station Replacement Center (10+ years)

• Communication skills

• Computer skills

• Microsoft Office (10+ years)

• Microsoft Excel (10+ years)

• Microsoft Word (10+ years)

• Organizational skills

• Management (10+ years)

• Microsoft Outlook

• LIHTC

• Property leasing

• Property management (10+ years)

• Yardi

• Fair Housing regulations

• Customer service

• Splunk

• Sales (10+ years)

• LAN

• Oracle

• Network Security

• Section 8 (10+ years)

• Load Balancing

• Accounts Receivable (10+ years)

• Active Directory

• Microsoft Windows Server

• Adobe Acrobat (10+ years)

• Microsoft Windows (10+ years)

• Legal Drafting (10+ years)

• Disaster Recovery

• Network Firewalls

• Operating Systems

• Linux

• Help Desk

• Cloud Computing

• Remote Access Software

• WAN

• VPN

• Shell Scripting

• DNS

• Microsoft SQL Server

• Microsoft Exchange

• Network Support

• Network Engineering

• VMWare

• Azure

• TCP/IP

• SQL

• DHCP

• Network Monitoring

Awards

Dean's List 2012/ 2013

December 2013

Dean's List MMTC Graduating honors 3.92

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

Paralegal degree

December 2013 to Present

PreLaw,

General Legal Studies

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