Jolene Bailey Bailey
Portland
Summary
Offering attention to detail and strong organizational skill set, eager to develop in legal environment. Brings foundational understanding of legal procedures and document management. Ready to use and develop research and administrative skills in any desired role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Legal Chambers, Attorney-at-Law
07.2023 - Current
- Saved firm resources by conducting cost-effective legal research using both traditional library resources and online databases such as LexisNexis or Westlaw.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Enhanced accuracy of case analysis with diligent fact-checking and legal research.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
Legal Clerk
Legal Chambers, Attorneys-at-Law
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Maximized office efficiency through proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients by promptly addressing inquiries and maintaining a friendly demeanor.
- Adhered to strict ethical guidelines while performing legal clerk duties, demonstrating integrity and commitment to the profession.
- Enhanced communication between legal team members by establishing a centralized email distribution list for case updates.
- Conducted thorough legal research, providing valuable insights to support attorney decision making.
- Supported attorneys during trial by organizing exhibits, taking notes on witness testimony and tracking juror reactions.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective collaboration with coworkers and displaying professionalism at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Law (llb) - Law
The University of The West Indies
Kingston 11-2021
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Case summaries
- Case file management
- Correspondence and legal forms
- Legal correspondence
- Client support
- Property law knowledge
- Financial and estate planning
Timeline
Paralegal
Legal Chambers, Attorney-at-Law
07.2023 - Current
Legal Clerk
Legal Chambers, Attorneys-at-Law
08.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Law (llb) - Law
The University of The West Indies
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