Megan Featherstone
Republic
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
Springfield
09.2015 - Current
- Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
- Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending legal workshops and reviewing professional publications.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Drafted motions and other legal documents.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Filed motions with the courts electronically.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Researched applicable statutes, codes, regulations, ordinances, and precedent cases.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings and motions.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Coordinated and managed case files, ensuring all documents were accurately filed and easily accessible.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
- Ensured compliance with legal, court, and regulatory requirements by studying existing and new legislation.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Monitored and updated clients on case progress.
Legal Secretary
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
Springfield
02.2014 - 09.2015
- As a Legal Secretary, I provided secretarial services to the attorneys as needed along with reception duties as needed.
- Duties include but not limited to drafting; letters, petitions, motions, and exhibits; eFiling, maintaining and organizing case files, requesting medical records, and calls to applicants/clients.
- I had an active role in the Advocates for Family Health, as well as helping with Medicaid cases and guardianships.
- I also recorded and entered payments into client trust accounts, recorded payments and prepared them for deposit along with any other duties as assigned.
Preservation Analyst
Midwest Metro
Nixa
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Responsible for focusing on analysing information submitted from the field and submitting on-time results to the clients, with accurate, thorough reporting.
- Duties included being well organized with attention to detail, used internal enterprise-wide software system, was an effective communicator, and developed relationships with new clients and contractors.
- Also worked on price negotiations between the contractors and the clients.
- Data entry skills, 10 key proficiency, experience in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word were also included.
Office Assistant
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided a wide range of administrative support to the Adult Education and Literacy Department.
- Duties included answering multiple line phones, making copies, sending faxes, making spread sheets, and data entry.
Receptionist/Chiropractic Assistant
Chestnut Wellness Center
Springfield
06.2009 - 04.2010
- Provided a wide range of administrative support to the chiropractor, as well as the office manager.
- Answered the phones and scheduled appointments for patients, mailed letters, checked in and worked with the patients during various treatments, processed payments, and stocked shelves.
- Also managed incoming and outgoing mail, managed the office filing system as well as ordering supplies as needed.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Federal Protection
Springfield
06.2007 - 03.2009
- Performed invoice data entry in MAS90 software, completed check runs, sorted incoming and outgoing mail, AR collections, salesmen commission, answered phones, and handled invoice disputes.
Education
High School -
Willard High School
Willard, MO05.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development, Business Technology
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MOSkills
- Document drafting
- Case management
- E-filing procedures
- Evidence organization
- Client communication
- Data entry
- Calendar management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Client intake procedures
- Interpersonal skills
- Proficient in MS office
- Filing system organization
- Prepare exhibits
- Manage schedules
- Excellent communication
- Effective multitasking
- Professional demeanon
Timeline
Paralegal
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
09.2015 - Current
Legal Secretary
Legal Services of Southern Missouri
02.2014 - 09.2015
Preservation Analyst
Midwest Metro
05.2012 - 09.2013
Office Assistant
Ozarks Technical Community College
03.2011 - 08.2012
Receptionist/Chiropractic Assistant
Chestnut Wellness Center
06.2009 - 04.2010
Accounts Payable Clerk
Federal Protection
06.2007 - 03.2009
High School -
Willard High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Development, Business Technology
Ozarks Technical Community College