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Lacey Kinghorn

Marana

Summary

Dynamic Senior Paralegal with 10 years of legal experience at the Law Office of Jeffrey Kelly, adept at managing complex cases and negotiating favorable settlements. Recognized for precise organizational skills and a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, resulting in successful trial outcomes and enhanced client satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Paralegal / Case Manager

Law Office of Jeffrey Kelly
08.2015 - Current
  • Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials, leading to successful outcomes and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal developments by participating in continuing education programs and industry events.
  • Streamlined the process of obtaining critical information from opposing counsel through effective negotiation techniques.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for effective case management and resolution.
  • Prepared persuasive legal arguments for court hearings, resulting in favorable rulings for clients.
  • Implemented best practices in managing large volumes of documents during complex litigations.
  • Coordinated firm cases in easy-to-review format by using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
  • Conducted thorough due diligence investigations to facilitate informed decision-making in high-stakes cases.
  • Reduced litigation costs for clients by negotiating favorable settlements in various cases.
  • Increased accuracy of legal documents by implementing rigorous proofreading and editing procedures.
  • Developed comprehensive case strategies by analyzing relevant laws and regulations.
  • Cultivated a strong network of industry professionals that facilitated collaboration on various cases and projects.
  • Hired and managed counsel
  • Evaluated financial impact on certain practices within the firm.
  • Formulated strategies for resolutions to complex legal issues.

Executive Assistant

Sexual Assault Center of NWGA
05.2014 - 10.2016
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Hired and managed new staff
  • Advised on emerging risks

Education

Master Of Science - Legal Studies

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2020

Bachelors Of Science - Criminal Justice

Shorter University
Rome, GA
05.2018

Skills

    10 years of legal experience

    Ability to handle complex cases

    Precise organizational, communication, investigative and analytical skills

Accomplishments

Prepared, filed and managed all documents in the Hamby v. Fouts adversary proceeding. This case help set precedent in NWGA.

Timeline

Senior Paralegal / Case Manager

Law Office of Jeffrey Kelly
08.2015 - Current

Executive Assistant

Sexual Assault Center of NWGA
05.2014 - 10.2016

Master Of Science - Legal Studies

Grand Canyon University

Bachelors Of Science - Criminal Justice

Shorter University

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