Amy Alanis
St Louis
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented paralegal with extensive experience supporting litigation in fast-paced law firm settings. Proficient in case management, trial preparation, legal research, and client communication. Demonstrated success managing high-volume dockets, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal teams. Motivational leader and strategic problem-solver with strong supervisory, team-building, and client service skills. Experienced in taking on new responsibilities, implementing positive changes, and driving organizational success. Skilled in using training, oversight, and morale-boosting strategies to enhance employee engagement and overall performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Criminal & Traffic Docket
Millan Law Firm
St. Louis
03.2021 - Current
- Manage cases from intake through resolution.
- Supervise and coordinate a team of four staff members, ensuring all deadlines, court appearances, and case milestones are met.
- Prepare and organize case files for court, ensuring pleadings, discovery, exhibits, and filings are complete and accurate.
- Conduct legal research and draft internal legal memoranda to support litigation strategy and motion practice.
- Communicate with clients regarding case status, court procedures, and required documentation.
- Maintain attorney calendars and track deadlines.
- Promoted from Law Clerk to Docket Manager based on performance, reliability, and leadership.
- Experienced working with over 90 municipal courts across Missouri, as well as multiple circuit courts, including St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Criminology And Criminal Justice
University Of Missouri
St Louis, MO05.2020
Skills
- Litigation & Case Management
- Trial Preparation
- Legal Research & Internal Memoranda Drafting
- Direct & Cross-Examination Drafting
- High-Volume and Felony Docket Management
- Attorney Calendar & Deadline Management
- Client communication and case updates
- Court & Prosecutor Coordination
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Fast Learner & Highly Adaptable
- Bilingual - Spanish & English
Certification
Paralegal Certificate, Center of Legal Studies
Timeline
Manager of Criminal & Traffic Docket
Millan Law Firm
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor Degree - Criminology And Criminal Justice
University Of Missouri