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Katie M. Savage
Atlanta
Summary
Highly motivated, passionate professional equipped with a comprehensive fact-finding, judicious background. Significant exposure to the practice of law, with extensive experience in Elder Law, probate matters, litigation, fiduciary litigation, and financial services. Many years of world travel accentuate analytical, strategic, creative, polished qualifications, which will translate into a lucrative asset to any instrumental team.
Diligent Communications Manager with proven track record in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies. Successfully led team to enhance brand visibility and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated expertise in crisis communication and content creation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
BURKE MOORE LAW GROUP, LLP
03.2021 - Current
- Prepare pleadings in support of three partners and three associate attorneys in pre-judgment and post-judgment collection matters in jurisdictions around the country
- Effectively communicate with chambers, judicial assistants, clerks of court opposing counsel, out of state local counsel, legal assistants, collectors, and compliance daily
- Draft motions for default judgment packets and any other needed pleadings for several states including Georgia, California, Maryland, New York, Florida, Alabama, Virginia, Washington, New Jersey, Connecticut
- Manage documents for a high volume of matters in the firm's SOR
- Set hearings as needed for counsel as well as ensuring attorney calendars are up to date in Outlook
- Notarize affidavits for pleadings and settlement documents for attorneys and other departments, daily
- Monitor daily Excel reports and prepare documents as they appear for attorney approval at a self-directed pace
- Provide summaries as to hearing results and ensuring in-house counsel is aware of any court directives or specific instructions from judges
Senior Paralegal/Office Manager
DEBAUN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Executed daily paralegal/office management tasks in a boutique Elder Law Firm
- Communicated with opposing counsel, judges, and clerks
- Regularly monitored client accounts, entered billable time, maintained attorney calendar, while coordinating seamless daily office operations
- Precisely drafted documents including probate petitions, civil petitions, summons, subpoenas, discovery, motions, affidavits, judgments, orders, deeds, contracts, wills, trusts, guardianship, and conservatorship petitions and, Georgia powers of attorney
Legal Assistant
KENNETH S. NUGENT, P.C.
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Delivered quality support to assigned attorney and corresponded regularly with a high-volume client base in a professional, timely manner
- Reviewed, drafted, and presented demand letters to insurance companies from negotiations through settlement
Paralegal
JOHN FOY & ASSOCIATES
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with clients, reviewed medical records, analyzed pleadings, in support of six attorneys
Lead Flight Attendant
DELTA AIRLINES
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Presented adept leadership and customer service while, managing flight operations, colleagues and passengers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01.1997
Paralegal Certification -
Emory University
Atlanta, GA01.2011
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Strong Data Analysis with Excel
- Adept at Outlook Communication Strategies
- PDF Editing Proficiency
- Multidisciplinary Team Engagement
- Document Management Software Expertise
- Clear Legal Communication
- Interpreting Legal Text
- Content Evaluation
- Strategic Prioritization Ability
- Streamline Daily Processes
- Proactive Team Member
- Interdepartmental Legal Communication Skills
- Effective Project Management
- Effective Internal Communications
- Community management
- Brand Strategy Development
- Brand Narrative Creation
- Content Planning and Execution
- Business growth
- Strategic Communications
- Business Communication Writing
- Content Oversight
- Clear Written Communication
- Audience-Centric Communication Strategies
- Innovative Thought Leadership
- Tailored Messaging
- Strategic Solution Development
- Meticulous Attention
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Steadfast Reliability
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Dynamic Idea Generation
- Concise Written Communication
- Collaborative Relationship Development
- Task prioritization
- Effective Communication
- Self-Driven Initiative
- Critical Analysis
- Employee Engagement Messaging
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Visionary Planning
- Professional Writing Skills
- Analytical Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Qualified Paralegal Studies Certificate - American Bar Association Approved Programs.
- Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies or Related Field – Higher Education Institutions.
- Notary Public – State Government or designated state authority.
- The relevance of each credential can vary depending on the specific role within the paralegals and legal assistants' occupation and the employer's requirements or preferences. Some credentials might be more focused on a particular specialization within the field of law, such as immigration or corporate law, impacting their desirability to employers within those specializations.
Interests
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
BURKE MOORE LAW GROUP, LLP
03.2021 - Current
Senior Paralegal/Office Manager
DEBAUN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
01.2013 - 01.2019
Legal Assistant
KENNETH S. NUGENT, P.C.
01.2012 - 01.2013
Paralegal
JOHN FOY & ASSOCIATES
01.2011 - 01.2012
Lead Flight Attendant
DELTA AIRLINES
01.1998 - 01.2010
Paralegal Certification -
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
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