Shakeem Spain
Paralegal
Summary
Professional Paralegal with strong a background in legal support, equipped to handle variety of tasks in fast-paced environment. Expertise in legal research, document management, and case preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability, always focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines. Strong organizational skills and proactive approach to problem-solving make for reliable asset.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant
John Foy & Associates
01.2025 - Current
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as demands, pre-litigation notices, and discovery requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
- Expedited settlement agreements through skillful drafting of settlement proposals under the guidance of supervising attorneys.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research, providing valuable insights for case development and strategy formulation.
Team Leader Manager
Target
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and setting clear performance expectations.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental objectives with overall company vision.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Corina Consultants
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Legal Intern
City of Atlanta
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Shadowed experienced lawyers during client meetings, gaining valuable insight into attorney-client relationships and effective communication techniques.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of Massachusetts
South Dartmouth, MA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05-2023
Certification - Paralegal Studies
UMass Global
Irvine, CA 08.2024 - Current
Skills
- Notary public
- Workload management
- Scheduling/Planning
- Proofreading
- Microsoft Office 365
- File organization
- Calendar management
- Legal document preparation
- Legal research
- Interviewing clients
- Client communication
- Data entry
Accomplishments
- Near-completion of Paralegal Certification while working full time and studying for LSAT.
- Elected Chair of Membership & Communication, Team Boulder
- Certified Notary Public
- Outstanding Criminal Justice Scholar
- Developed a training guidebook while at Corina Consultants and City of Atlanta Courts.
- Digital Content Marketing Certificate
- Furthering my language skills in Japanese, French and Spanish.
Certification
- Paralegal Certification
- GCI Certification
- Content Marketing Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time off4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork from home optionQuote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Interests
Travel
Career advancement
Marketing
Legal advocacy
Software
Litify
LexisNexis
Timeline
Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant
John Foy & Associates
01.2025 - Current
Certification - Paralegal Studies
UMass Global
08.2024 - Current
Team Leader Manager
Target
01.2024 - 01.2025
Legal Administrative Assistant
Corina Consultants
09.2023 - 05.2024
Legal Intern
City of Atlanta
01.2023 - 05.2023
J.D. - Law
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Georgia State University
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