Lynn Birkner
Simpsonville
Summary
Experienced in drafting legal documents, and case management. Utilizes organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards. Extensive knowledge in e-filing in state, federal and appellate courts as well as bankruptcy filings. Familiar with Simplifile e-recording; preparation of mechanic's liens, satisfactions of mechanic's liens, supplemental proceedings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
Greenville, South Carolina
06.2001 - Current
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with court deadlines.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for efficient retrieval and review.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation, including research and exhibit organization.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and court personnel to streamline processes.
- Trained new staff on office procedures, software tools, and best practices in legal support.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Midstate Business College
Peoria, IL01-1987
Skills
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- Administrative support
- Document preparation
- Document drafting
- Document filing
- Writing and editing
- Notary public
- Proofreading
- Legal/Court processes
- Correspondence
- Document editing
- Litigation support
- Legal terminology
- Legal writing
- Court filing
- Transcription
- Motion preparation
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A.
06.2001 - Current
Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Midstate Business College