Highly detail-oriented and efficient Paralegal with proven capacity for excelling in a challenging litigation / corporate paralegal role with a successful law firm. Deadline-driven in conducting legal research for cases of all sizes and generating / revising documentation to support a wide range of case proceedings. Type 85 WPM with complete accuracy.
06/2018 - present, Corporate Paralegal, Law Firm Limited, London, UK
- Support partners in maintaining / scheduling daily calendar.
- Employ legal software such as ProLaw for record keeping and billing of client hours.
- Work closely with other paralegals to ensure efficient handling of workload backlog in order to meet critical deadlines.
- Interface with court runners to ensure consistent, timely delivery of court filings.
02/2014 - 06/2018, Litigation Assistant, JMW Solicitors LLP, London, UK
- Provided litigation support for white-collar criminal defence cases.
- Performed deposition scheduling, client billing, e-filing and docketing functions.
- Conducted extensive research, tailoring legal research strategies to align with individual case needs.
- Facilitated pre-trial witness interviews and client intake interviews and drafted interview summaries / reports.
05/2012 - 01/2014, Legal Secretary , ITN Solicitors, London, UK
- Delivered executive assistance and paraprofessional legal support to practice of four attorneys.
- Conducted extensive case research in LexisNexis and drafted / filed documents, maintaining compliance with all regulations.
- Created PowerPoint presentations for law partners to be used for internal training.
- Supported partners with various administrative functions, including scheduling of work and personal events and management of travel arrangements.
02/2010 - 02/2012, Paralegal Studies Diploma, Law Training Centre, Ashford, UK
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