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Tracey C. Bates

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Summary

Highly motivated and hardworking Paralegal with more than 12 years experience in Mass Tort Litigation.

Results-driven project assistant with strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability. Adept at managing multiple tasks, ensuring timely completion, and supporting project goals. Skilled in project coordination, communication, and problem-solving. Respected for reliability, flexibility, and proactive approach to achieving objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Assistant

Butler Snow LLC
12.2018 - Current
  • Manage and organize complex litigation cases, ensuring all legal documents are prepared and filed accurately.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis of case law, statutes, and regulations.
  • Assist in the preparation for trial, including gathering and organizing evidence, drafting exhibits, and coordinating witness schedules.
  • Supervise and mentor junior legal assistants or project assistants, providing guidance and support.
  • Manage project plans, timelines, and workflows for specific legal matters or departmental initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal regulations and firm procedures.
  • Liaise between attorneys, clients, and external stakeholders, including court personnel and opposing counsel.
  • Provide support for billing and expense management related to projects.
  • Develop and implement best practices and methodologies for legal project management within the firm.
  • Facilitate training and development sessions for legal support staff.
  • Utilize and potentially train others on legal technology and case management software.

Contract Paralegal

Professional Staffing Group
07.2016 - 11.2018
  • Provide Legal and Administrative Support for Litigation Firm
  • Maintain documents on daily basis
  • Prepare Medical Notebooks for Attorneys Trial
  • Expert Research for cases in Gynemesh
  • Bankruptcy searches in Westlaw
  • Maintain various mailboxes for incoming documents added to Relativity/iManage
  • Completed research by using public information sources, law libraries and legal databases.

Paralegal

Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy, LLP
10.2015 - 06.2016
  • Coding Paralegal in Westlaw/Caselogistics
  • Bankruptcy Trust Database
  • Maintained documents for Bankruptcy Trust Database
  • Organized and maintained Legal Databases within the organization including entry and research
  • Prepared Deposition Transcripts to be added to Database
  • Scored number of Bankruptcy Trust Companies for Plaintiffs

Paralegal

Forman Watkins Krutz , LLP
08.2005 - 09.2015
  • Provided Legal and Administrative Support for Mass Tort Litigation Firm
  • Assist with Document Productions and Trial Preparations
  • Performed Legal Research using Westlaw/Caselogistics Databases
  • Provided litigation support in a variety of cases including; Asbestos, Mesothelioma, and Silicosis
  • Maintained Ingersoll-Rand Litigation documents in Trails Database on daily basis
  • Prepared documents from incoming mailboxes; Discovery, Interrogatories, Dismissals, Complaints, Exhibits, Deposition Transcripts

Education

High School Diploma -

Bailey Magnet High School
06.1991

Business Science and Management - undefined

Belhaven University
12.2019

Skills

  • Investigative reporting
  • Strong decision-making
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Typing proficiency at 50 WPM
  • Effective communicator
  • Extensive legal expertise
  • Proficient in MS Office

Timeline

Senior Project Assistant

Butler Snow LLC
12.2018 - Current

Contract Paralegal

Professional Staffing Group
07.2016 - 11.2018

Paralegal

Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy, LLP
10.2015 - 06.2016

Paralegal

Forman Watkins Krutz , LLP
08.2005 - 09.2015

Business Science and Management - undefined

Belhaven University

High School Diploma -

Bailey Magnet High School

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