Susannah Rowan
Chicago
Summary
Detail-oriented paralegal with strong legal research and document drafting skills. Experienced in client communication and case management, contributing to efficient litigation processes. I have a lot of experience in helping clients going through difficult times with their loved ones and at communicating with people going through distressing times.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Heuler Wakeman Solomon Law Group
Tallahassee, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and ensure compliance with relevant laws.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including pleadings and orders for guardianship, incapacity, probate, and estate planning matters
- Managed case files, ensuring organization and accessibility for attorneys during litigation processes.
- Coordinated communication between clients and the attorney
- Helped clients gather information before meeting with the attorney regarding elder abuse, people with developmental disabilities, and incapacity/guardianship matters.
- Took notes during all meetings between the clients and the attorney.
- Mentored junior paralegals on best practices in legal research and documentation procedures.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
Paralegal
J. Alan Cox Law Firm
Tallahassee, FL
2020 - 08.2022
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including probate pleadings and estate planning documents (i.e trusts)
- Coordinated communication between clients and the attorney.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Implemented new filing systems that improved document retrieval time by enhancing efficiency.
Office Manager
Tallahassee Lawn Care, Lawn Service, Landscaping Service, Landscaping
Tallahassee, FL
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity across all departments.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for landscaping projects, optimizing resource allocation and time management.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval and organizational efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring supplies were stocked timely to support service delivery.
- Oversaw the billing for the company.
- Helped draft and plan landscaping projects and oversaw the supply management for those projects.
Education
No Degree - Political Science And Government
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2019
Associate of Arts - Political Science And Government
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL08-2017
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Document drafting
- Document preparation
- Legal writing
- Attorney support
- Court filing
- LexisNexis
Timeline
Paralegal
Heuler Wakeman Solomon Law Group
08.2022 - Current
Office Manager
Tallahassee Lawn Care, Lawn Service, Landscaping Service, Landscaping
07.2017 - 04.2020
Paralegal
J. Alan Cox Law Firm
2020 - 08.2022
No Degree - Political Science And Government
Florida State University
Associate of Arts - Political Science And Government
Tallahassee Community College