Gretchen Hinkle
Durango,CO
Summary
Equipped with a positive attitude, strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Eager to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Research Analyst/Paralegal
La Plata County Attorney’s Office
2016.09 - Current
- Conduct legal research on laws, court decisions, regulations, and related authorities
- Compile and analyze information/data regarding administrative, legislative, management and organizational issues from a variety of sources
- Collaborate with attorneys to draft contracts, correspondence, forms, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, affidavits and other legal documents; proofread, cite check and format attorney work product
- Monitor existing and proposed legislation on issues relating to the County
- Locate recorded documents, historical documents, and prior BoCC actions
- Maintain a tickler system to track court and administrative deadlines, hearings, and case progress, ensuring timely and compliant actions
- Issue legal holds and ensure compliance with same
- Draft annual office budget; reconcile credit cards; maintain office supplies
- Manage case files and documentation systems to enhance organization and retrieval efficiency
- Mentored junior analyst on research methodologies and effective legal writing techniques
- Present research findings in clear, concise reports for attorney review and decision-making purposes.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy in all work products through rigorous quality control measures.
- First point of contact for IT related issues within department.
- Onboard new employees in regards to office technology, applications and protocols.
Paralegal
Beermann LLP
2013.03 - 2014.05
- Compile client financial documents, organize, analyze and itemize same in preparation for complex divorce proceedings; create spreadsheets to track same
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws
- Managed case files, maintaining organization for efficient retrieval and updates
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and external agencies
Paralegal
Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving
2011.07 - 2013.02
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery requests.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Facilitated smoother trial preparations, organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL2009-08
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL2009-08
Minor - Psychology
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL2009-08
Skills
- Excellent research and writing
- Exceptional time management
- Outstanding problem-solving abilities
- Accurate and dependable
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Records management
- Onboarding and orientation
- Legal compliance
- Budget administration
- Level-headed
- Notary Public
Timeline
Legal Research Analyst/Paralegal
La Plata County Attorney’s Office
2016.09 - Current
Paralegal
Beermann LLP
2013.03 - 2014.05
Paralegal
Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving
2011.07 - 2013.02
Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
Southern Illinois University
Minor - Psychology
Southern Illinois University