Crystal Caldwell
Wilmington
Summary
Highly experienced paralegal with 15+ years of expertise, demonstrating a proven track record of success in fast-paced and demanding office environments. Adapts quickly to evolving situations and consistently delivers meticulous attention to detail, even under high-pressure circumstances.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Clerk of Court
State of North Carolina
03.2024 - Current
- Assist the Clerk in the exercise of judicial authority, exercising all of the judicial powers, functions and authority of the Clerk as ex officio Judge of Probate and as a judicial officer of the Superior Court.
- Conduct evidentiary hearings and render judicial opinions including relevant findings of fact and conclusion of law.
- Preside over hearings and issue orders on foreclosures, guardianships, claim and deliveries, supplemental proceedings, disputed funds, surplus proceeds, minor's funds, adult adoptions, and other matters within the statutory jurisdiction of the Clerk of Superior Court.
- Review and sign orders for supplemental proceedings, minor adoptions, property bonds, and default judgments.
- Provide legal advice to the Clerk of Court and departments within the Office of the Clerk regarding procedural and statutory matters.
- Serve on Court committees, as appointed by the Clerk.
- Interact with the public, attorneys, and others to provide information about court processes and procedural matters while neither offering legal advice nor engaging in ex parte communications.
Deputy Court Clerk
State of North Carolina
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Process decedent and guardianship estates according to North Carolina statutes
- Process applications for probate of wills and codicils; appoint personal representatives for decedent estates, guardianships, trustees, collectors and allowances
- Prepare letters of testamentary, administration, and guardianship; administer oaths and set bonds for administrators and guardians
- Review inventories, annual accounts, and final accounts for accuracy; issue Notices and Order to personal representatives and legal counsel
- Ability to read and understand state statutes and procedures to ensure estates are properly administered; diplomatically explain rules, policies, and procedures to general public
- Conduct meeting with personal representatives, legal counsel, and other government agencies
Paralegal
Law Office of Craig & Fox, PLLC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Prepared and filed probate court documents for decedent's estates and guardianship estates
- Prepared pleadings, discovery documents, motions, memorandums, affidavits, subpoenas, correspondence and coordinated services of documents as required by law
- Organized and managed all probate estates, guardianship estates, and probate litigation files
- Conducted genealogical research to locate heirs and potentially interested parties regarding probate and guardianship matters
- Maintained attorney's calendar to ensure all probate deadlines were met on a timely basis
Paralegal
Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Audited Chapter 13 bankruptcy plans to ensure feasibility; Prepared feasibility reports in preparation for meeting of creditors; Prepared and filed objections to confirmation
Paralegal
Law Offices of Mayer & Newton
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Prepared Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions for attorney review
Education
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Pellissippi State
Knoxville, TN01.2007
Skills
- Professionalism
- Self motivation
- Decision-making
- Time Management
- Calendar management
- File organization
- Document management
- Verbal and writing communication
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Type 80 wpm
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- BestCase
- VCAP/FMS
- PACER/ECF
Certification
North Carolina Certified Paralegal (CP)
Timeline
Assistant Clerk of Court
State of North Carolina
03.2024 - Current
Deputy Court Clerk
State of North Carolina
01.2018 - 03.2024
Paralegal
Law Office of Craig & Fox, PLLC
01.2015 - 01.2018
Paralegal
Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee
01.2010 - 01.2015
Paralegal
Law Offices of Mayer & Newton
01.2006 - 01.2010
North Carolina Certified Paralegal (CP)
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Pellissippi State
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