Kelsey DeLay
Adairsville,GA
Summary
Diligent Paralegal with solid background in family law. Adept at managing complex client cases and providing comprehensive support to attorneys. Demonstrates strong organizational and research skills, ensuring accurate and timely document preparation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor
Marietta, GA
12.2019 - Current
- Compile evidence and prepare trial exhibits tailored to the specific needs for each case.
- Compose and submit all pleadings, discovery responses and other legal documents, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trial by conducting witness interviews and gathering evidence
- Foster collaborative relationships with staff, court officials, and opposing counsel to enhance case management
- Maintain attorney personnel files and manage attorney’s calendar
- Coordinate with outside agencies and experts to gather critical information and support for case development
- Coordinate with other paralegals to share best practices and improve efficiency in case preparation
- Manage and organize client files and documents for easy access and retrieval
- Manage client relationships by offering timely updates and dedicated support throughout the duration of their cases.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Manage scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain a smooth flow of firm operations.
- Support for firm Partner with over 100 active cases.
Legal Assistant/Client Relations Specialist
Wrady Michel & King
Birmingham, AL
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Maintained all initial contact with clients
- Scheduled consultations and meetings
- Prepared initial recommendations for charges of discrimination filed with EEOC, guiding attorneys in case strategy
- Calendared deadlines imposed by scheduling orders
- Received employer position statement and prepared rebuttal for attorney review
- Held meetings with clients for discussions pertaining to their case
- Drafted demand letters, letters of representation, case updates, and settlement distribution letters to facilitate client communications
- Responsibility of preparing and submitting court documents
- Gathered and input responses to discovery requests, ensuring comprehensive case documentation for attorney review
- Supported colleagues by sharing resources and strategies to enhance team service delivery
- Prepared complex financial transactions, to provide wage damage estimates to Attorneys
- Maintained a case load of 250+/-
Skills
- Legal research
- Litigation support
- Trial preparation
- Document preparation
- E-filing
- Case management software
- Calendar management
- Proficient in MS office
- Detail-oriented
Certification
- Certified Paralegal, Center for Legal Studies - 2017
Timeline
Paralegal
Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor
12.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant/Client Relations Specialist
Wrady Michel & King
10.2017 - 11.2019