Detail-driven junior paralegal with 2+ years supporting litigation and corporate teams at a mid-size firm. Skilled in e-discovery review, Bluebook citation checking, deposition prep, and docket management across Ohio state and federal courts. NALA Certified Paralegal candidate known for clean, deadline-proof filings.
Employment History
Junior Paralegal
Harrow & Keene LLP · Columbus, OH
Jun, 2023 · Present
Manage docket calendar for 60+ active litigation matters in Clio, with zero missed filing deadlines in 2024–2025.
Run first-pass e-discovery review in Relativity on 40,000+ documents per matter, tagging privilege and responsiveness for associates.
Draft subpoenas, notices of deposition, and discovery responses; cite-check briefs to Bluebook 21st ed.
Assemble trial binders and exhibit lists for 4 bench trials and 2 jury trials.
Prepare closing checklists and minute books for 15+ small-business entity formations.
Legal Assistant
Franklin County Legal Aid Society · Columbus, OH
Aug, 2021 · May, 2023
Conducted client intake for 25+ tenants per week facing eviction, summarizing facts for staff attorneys.
Filed pleadings via Ohio e-filing portals and tracked hearing dates for a 120-case housing docket.
Translated plain-language guides on tenant rights, cutting repeat intake calls by about 20%.
Law Office Intern
Delgado Family Law · Dayton, OH
May, 2020 · Aug, 2020
Organized discovery for 30 custody and divorce files; drafted financial affidavits for attorney review.
Scheduled mediations and maintained conflict-check database.
Education
Paralegal Studies Certificate (ABA-approved)
Columbus State Community College · Columbus, OH
Sep, 2020 · May, 2021
ABA-approved program covering civil litigation, legal research & writing, and Ohio court procedure.