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Lori Ann

@loriann

I am a highly organized operations professional transitioning to paralegal with 10+ years' administrative and legal document expertise.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a legal support/paralegal role where I can apply my paralegal training and 10+ years' operations experience to streamline document workflows, support attorneys with accurate research and drafting, and contribute to a collaborative, organized team.

I am a highly organized professional with 10+ years of operations and administrative experience, now transitioning into the legal field after earning a Certificate in Paralegal Studies with Distinction (March 2025). I bring proven strengths in document preparation, process implementation, and client-facing communication.

In remote operations roles I drafted and managed contracts, implemented time-tracking to improve client billing accuracy within two quarters, and created filing and equipment-tracking systems that reduced losses and improved accountability. I also supervised teams, developed standard operating procedures, and trained staff to ensure consistent, accurate workflows.

I am ready to contribute reliable legal document preparation, legal research and writing, and strong administrative support as a paralegal or legal support professional committed to accuracy and efficient systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Operations Manager

Nested Spaces

May 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Drafted and managed service proposals and contracts, processed payroll and billable hours, and implemented time-tracking software that improved operational efficiency and client billing accuracy within two quarters.

Team Leadership Process Improvement Google Workspace Microsoft Excel Contract Drafting Payroll Processing Time Tracking Billing

Operations Manager

I2ihype

Aug 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Developed and maintained internal standard operating procedures and supervised team operations, improving workflow consistency and serving as primary liaison between clients and team members.

SOP Development Operations Management Team Supervision Scheduling Google Workspace Project Coordination

Candidate Liaison

Aha Recruiting

Oct 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 6 months)

Served as primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring clear communication and a positive candidate experience while training team members on procedural documentation.

Candidate Communications Onboarding Procedural Training Documentation Communication Stakeholder Management Scheduling

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of California, Los Angeles Extension

Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Studies

Grade: Earned with Distinction

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Business Organizations; Civil Procedure; Criminal Law; Contract Law; Torts & Personal Injury; Legal Analysis; Legal Research & Writing; Securities Law

Completed a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, earned with distinction in March 2025, covering core substantive and procedural legal topics and legal research and writing.