Audrey D. Hampshire
Blue Springs
Summary
Highly skilled and dedicated Legal Administration Professional with over 11 years of litigation experience and 8 years of hands-on discovery work supporting attorneys across a range of practice areas including civil litigation, personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, family law, and government defense. Demonstrated expertise in preparing for trial, managing complex caseloads, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and e-Filing documents across state, local, and federal courts. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure legal environments with exceptional organizational, technical, and communication skills. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and a proactive approach to litigation support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Document Application Specialist
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Created, formatted, and revised legal documents using advanced legal software
- Transcribed attorney dictations and drafted legal pleadings including discovery, complaints, and answers
- Reviewed and updated court docket information, including Certificates of Service for state appellate filings
Family Law Paralegal
The Law Offices of Matthew J. Jowanna, P.A.
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Supported three attorneys across family law, estate planning, and litigation matters
- Conducted legal research using Westlaw; filed documents through the Florida courts’ e-Filing system
- Drafted and revised pleadings, estate planning documentation, and client correspondence
- Managed client intake and case development for dissolution, paternity, and probate matters
- Maintained and updated calendaring for discovery and court deadlines; conducted conflict checks
Litigation Paralegal
Chapel Law Office, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Drafted pleadings and managed litigation for personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation defense cases
- Created deposition notices, hearing notices, and medical records requests
- Conducted legal research and managed e-Filing processes
- Utilized Clio, Dropbox, and Westlaw to manage cases and maintain accurate records
Senior Paralegal
Missouri Department of Transportation
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Supported 4–6 attorneys handling civil defense litigation, work comp, personal injury, and wrongful death claims related to MODOT operations
- Oversaw high-volume e-Filing and docket management; participated in discovery meetings and deposition coordination
- Drafted legal correspondence, pleadings, summaries, and closing memos for executive review, draft revised contracts and agreements
- Assisted in research for class action and product liability matters involving significant injury or death
- Maintained calendars for court dates, mediations, arbitrations, and internal deadlines
- Managed Sunshine Requests, discovery compliance, and coordinated logistics for all litigation proceedings
- Review of maps, roads, right of ways, traffic reports for evidence.
Paralegal
Law Office of James C. Wirken, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Drafted legal documentation for general civil litigation, family law, and criminal defense matters
- Provided litigation and trial support, including transcription of confidential audio files
Paralegal
The Simpkins Law Firm, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Drafted legal documents and letters to clients, attorneys.
- Trial preparation and attendance.
Education
Bachelor’s - Criminal Justice - Corrections
Park University
Parkville, MissouriAssociates - Paralegal Studies
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MissouriAssociates - Liberal Arts
Longview Community College
Lee’s Summit, MissouriSkills
- Litigation support
- Trial support
- Discovery management
- E-Filing
- Legal research
- Calendaring
- Document drafting
- Document revision
- Trial preparation
- Client communication
- Transcription
- Docketing
- Database entry
- Legal software proficiency
- Office software proficiency
- Litera Compare
- Chrome River
- NetDocuments
- Clio
- Dropbox
- Westlaw
- LexisNexis
- SharePoint
- TABS
- Peachtree
- Office 365
- Microsoft Office Suite
- REJIS
- STARS
- EIS
- PACER
- Casenet
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Docu-sign
- Secure Signing
Timeline
Document Application Specialist
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
01.2023 - 01.2025
Family Law Paralegal
The Law Offices of Matthew J. Jowanna, P.A.
01.2023 - 01.2023
Litigation Paralegal
Chapel Law Office, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Paralegal
Missouri Department of Transportation
01.2014 - 01.2022
Paralegal
Law Office of James C. Wirken, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2014
Paralegal
The Simpkins Law Firm, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor’s - Criminal Justice - Corrections
Park University
Associates - Paralegal Studies
Penn Valley Community College
Associates - Liberal Arts
Longview Community College
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