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As Practice Group Coordinator, I collaborated closely with the Practice Group Director to drive group initiatives and streamline daily operations, ensuring that attorneys had the necessary resources to meet client and business needs. My responsibilities included tracking and organizing evaluations for associates and counsel for both mid-year and year-end reviews, preparing weekly practice group-specific hours reports, and maintaining a quarterly budget tracker for specific client matters.I created and edited presentation decks for various meetings and coordinated Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accreditation for in-house presentations. In partnership with our events team and other departments, I managed logistics for meetings and special events, including practice group retreats, symposiums, and seminars. Additionally, I worked with client development and marketing teams to share firm and practice group news by drafting copy for social media posts to enhance our online presence.

As a full-time Legal Assistant to five partners and four associates in the Intellectual Property, Employee Benefits, and Financial Services divisions, I acted as a liaison between my principals and multiple departments within the firm. I coordinated and managed a wide range of tasks, from general support to event planning.My daily responsibilities included procuring and organizing information for client presentations and meetings, assisting with conferences and events, budget tracking and estimations, conducting research, managing expense reimbursements, calendar management, processing payments and invoices, client billing, entering and tracking billable time, providing litigation and trial support, documenting office processes, resolving IT issues, and maintaining bar memberships.In October 2021, I began working with the social media and marketing team, drafting copy and posting content on the firm's social media accounts, as well as creating content for employee LinkedIn accounts to promote brand consistency and awareness.I was selected as one of 80 participants firm-wide for the second annual Innovation Certificate Program, which focuses on the design and innovation process to spark creative thinking. Additionally, I was declared the winner of the third annual Spark Tank, a contest where employees submit ideas for firm-wide implementation.I also served as a member of a small focus group of legal team assistants, dedicated to seeking solutions to office issues and enhancing the workplace for support staff.

As a Contract Paralegal at one of the largest workers' compensation defense firms in Georgia, I supported two partners and several associates, billing an average of 150 hours per month. My key responsibilities included reviewing medical records and preparing detailed medical summaries, drafting non-party requests for documents, and completing responses to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions. I also prepared deposition notices, managed multiple attorney calendars, and scheduled meetings, depositions, doctor's appointments, and conferences as needed.Additionally, I prepared hearing documents and exhibits, hearing summons, scheduled settlement mediations, and drafted various documents for claim investigation, progress, and resolution. I regularly communicated with clients to gather necessary information for claim investigations and to provide status updates.

As a Paralegal at one of the largest workers' compensation defense firms in Georgia, I supported two partners and several associates, billing an average of 150 hours per month. My key responsibilities included reviewing medical records and preparing detailed medical summaries, drafting non-party requests for documents, and completing responses to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admissions. I also prepared deposition notices, managed multiple attorney calendars, and scheduled meetings, depositions, doctor's appointments, and conferences as needed.Additionally, I prepared hearing documents and exhibits, hearing summons, scheduled settlement mediations, and drafted various documents for claim investigation, progress, and resolution. I regularly communicated with clients to gather necessary information for claim investigations and to provide status updates.

As a Paralegal at The Keener Law Firm, I managed workers' compensation and personal injury cases from start to finish. My primary responsibilities included opening case files, providing clients with updates, coordinating with courts regarding hearings, drafting legal and non-legal documents, preparing demands, and negotiating settlements.

Freelance work and personal art projects. I worked in a variety of mediums including, but not limited to, digital, paper, resin/plastics, and clay. I also worked with an event organizer to create the website, promotional flyers, and t-shirt design for a yearly charity event with an average of 150+ participants for 4 of the 5 years of the charity's run.

As the Senior Paralegal at Gardner & Associates, I managed workers' compensation and personal injury cases from start to finish. My core responsibilities included opening and organizing case files, communicating with clients to provide updates, coordinating with courts regarding hearings, drafting legal and non-legal documents, preparing demands, and negotiating settlements. Over the course of approximately one year, I successfully settled numerous cases, generating nearly $1 million in revenue for the firm. In addition to my primary duties, I also performed light IT support, assisted with marketing and branding initiatives, and trained and mentored colleagues.

As a Senior Paralegal at Clark & Washington, one of the largest consumer bankruptcy law firms in the Southeast at the time, I was responsible for meeting with multiple clients daily to discuss various stages of the bankruptcy process, drafting legal and non-legal documents, and addressing client questions and concerns. My tenure at Clark & Washington honed my ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional demeanor and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.I was consistently recognized as a top case writer and maintained a flawless record with no client complaints.

Served as the bookkeeper for three small businesses operating from a single location. Responsibilities included entering vendor invoices and accounts receivable into QuickBooks, coordinating with accountants on monthly reconciliation statements, and handling various ad hoc tasks as needed.