STEPHANIE MIZE
Adairsville
Summary
Paralegal with 20+ years of experience in California Lemon Law, Insurance Defense Litigation, and Criminal Law. Expertise in legal documentation and litigation support has significantly enhanced attorney productivity. Leadership in mentoring paralegals and optimizing workflows has led to improved case management efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Litigation Paralegal (Remote)
Baker Donelson
06.2023 - Current
- Specialized in California Lemon Law cases, ensuring optimal client representation.
- Tracked billable hours, achieving an average of 200 hours monthly.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings to support civil litigation efforts.
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines through effective calendar management and communication.
- Reduced document preparation time by maintaining templates and standard forms.
- Liaised with California law firm to complete various tasks efficiently.
- Actively participated in team meetings to enhance collaboration and strategic planning.
Civil Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)
Fain, Major & Brennan
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Ensured compliance with court deadlines through effective calendar management and attorney coordination.
- Reduced document preparation time by maintaining templates and standard forms.
- Assisted in securing favorable settlements by gathering crucial evidence through subpoenas and depositions.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to enhance attorney efficiency.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels promptly.
- Reviewed and organized witness reports to support comprehensive case preparation.
- Created medical chronologies by reviewing medical records meticulously.
- Tracked billable hours accurately, consistently achieving 160 billable hours monthly.
Paralegal/Consultant
Lisa Wells Criminal Defense Attorney
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Streamlined paralegal workflow, enhancing overall team efficiency through standardized processes.
- Fostered collaboration between attorneys and paralegals via open communication and regular reviews.
- Mentored junior paralegals, developing skills through hands-on training and constructive feedback.
- Coached employees to improve performance and professional development.
- Resolved issues by employing active listening and open-ended questioning techniques.
- Trained paralegals on new software to ensure effective utilization and proficiency.
Paralegal Specialist
Frye Law Group
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed court calendars and deadlines to ensure seamless firm operations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel on case updates.
- Edited and proofread legal documents for accuracy verification.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and coordinating witness testimonies.
- Interviewed clients to gather pertinent case information.
- Collaborated with attorneys to devise case strategies.
- Produced legal documents including briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
- Maintained high standards of confidentiality and professionalism, enhancing firm's reputation.
Paralegal/Office Manager
Holloway Law Group
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings to support case strategies.
- Assisted counsel in preparing responses and gathering documentation for discovery requests.
- Summarized depositions and legal documents to present relevant information for cases.
- Coordinated with paralegals and legal staff to ensure timely task completion.
- Organized trial exhibits and contacted witnesses for hearings to facilitate attorney readiness.
- Communicated case updates and pertinent information to clients through various channels.
- Managed client appointment scheduling and discussed case progress regularly.
- Streamlined office operations by establishing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
Pre-Trial Release Officer
Cobb County Magistrate Court
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Reduced recidivism rates through diligent supervision of probationers' activities.
- Conducted thorough pre-sentence investigations and crafted detailed reports for courts.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by monitoring probationers' adherence to release conditions.
- Supervised offenders to mitigate community risk and promote rehabilitation.
- Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse populations.
- Referred offenders to essential community resources for support and assistance.
- Performed comprehensive legal research to enhance case arguments.
- Wrote progress reports and provided testimony under oath at court hearings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA07.2007
Skills
- California lemon law expertise
- Insurance defense litigation
- Criminal law knowledge
- Records management
- Billing and invoicing
- Attorney support
- Case management
- Litigation and discovery
- Court filing procedures
- Legal research and editing
- Client communication skills
- Document drafting and review
- Medical records analysis
- Electronic filing systems
- Calendar management
Timeline
Civil Litigation Paralegal (Remote)
Baker Donelson
06.2023 - Current
Civil Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid)
Fain, Major & Brennan
10.2022 - 04.2023
Paralegal/Consultant
Lisa Wells Criminal Defense Attorney
06.2022 - 08.2022
Paralegal Specialist
Frye Law Group
05.2021 - 05.2022
Paralegal/Office Manager
Holloway Law Group
05.2017 - 05.2021
Pre-Trial Release Officer
Cobb County Magistrate Court
01.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Kennesaw State University
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