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Meagan B.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$65/hr
5.0
24 jobs

Hi there, and thanks for stopping by! 👋 I’m a seasoned Executive Assistant / Paralegal with nearly 20 years of experience in management, customer service, and operations. For the past four years, I’ve been with a thriving consulting firm, where I lead daily operations and partner closely with the leadership team to drive strategic initiatives and enhance internal processes. I’m known for being the go-to problem solver—the person who keeps things moving, connects the dots, and ensures nothing falls through the cracks. Whether it’s supporting high-level decision-making, coordinating cross-functional projects, or optimizing workflows, I bring a mix of strategic thinking, precision, and people skills to everything I do. 🎓 B.A. in Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice | East Carolina University ✅ My Specialties: 🔍 Strategic Oversight & Planning • Goal-setting, business planning & prioritization • Tracking OKRs/KPIs and driving accountability • Preparing board materials & investor updates • Identifying inefficiencies & proposing improvements 🧩 Cross-Functional Coordination • Serving as the hub for cross-departmental projects • Ensuring alignment & follow-through between teams • Leading internal task forces on behalf of executives 📊 Data & Decision Support • Synthesizing business intel to inform decisions • Creating dashboards, reports & executive summaries • Managing action items & outcomes for key meetings 🤝 Stakeholder Management • Managing high-level external relationships • Representing leadership in senior-level meetings • Drafting critical communications & presentations 🧠 Executive Advisory • Acting as a trusted thought partner • Surfacing team morale & operational risks • Advising on talent, culture, and organizational changes 🏗️ Operational Leadership • Streamlining executive workflows & internal systems • Leading culture and team-building initiatives • Supervising junior staff and broader admin teams If you're looking for someone who’s organized, proactive, and invested in your success—let’s talk! I’d love to learn more about your needs and how I can help bring clarity, consistency, and calm to your operations. 💼✨

  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Legal
  • Team Management
  • Litigation
  • Project Management Professional
  • File Management
  • Light Project Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Webflow
  • Legal Transcription
Nadine C.

Wilkesboro, North Carolina

$65/hr
4.1
52 jobs

*Attention to details *Microsoft office proficient (word and excel) as well as google suites and outlook *Fluent in office and court proceedings, reading and processing legal documents *Experience using law libraries, lexis, and Westlaw for legal research *Familiarity utilizing Tylerhost and odyssey for various e-filings *Draft legal correspondences, write motions, legal responses, affidavits *Proficiency preparing financial affidavits, discovery request, and writing/responding to interrogatories (including Family Law Rule 1.25-A) *Successful experience with mediation and other conflict resolution techniques *I have over 16 years of handling commercial accounts including billing, acquiring new accounts, as well as maintaining them *Open to criticism *Extensive patients and can work well with others *Communicate very well with others around me both verbally and in writing *Eager to take leadership roles, while maintaining a team perspective *I am able to work both in a team and independently *Eager to learn new theories and ways to perform different tasks *Majority of my legal experience comes from family law, small contracts, small business law, small claims and special education *Amongst my legal background, I also have extensive experience with maintaining time records for accurate billing, creating invoices/estimates, processing payments and applying payments as required *Conflict resolution and customer relations is second nature to me as I excel in reading body language *Certified Notary public in state of NH and NC *Accounting- correcting and implementing complex business transactions, accounts receivable/payable *Bookkeeping *Business Management *Analyze and create profit and loss statements *Human resources-hiring, employee relations, draft employee handbook *Successfully appeal medical insurance denials

  • Westlaw
  • LexisNexis
  • Special Education
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Scheduling
  • Debt Collection
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communications
  • Microsoft Word
  • Automotive
  • Invoicing
  • Law
Allison G.

Wake Forest, North Carolina

$25/hr
5.0
53 jobs

I have a degree in English Literature and over 30 years of experience in the workforce. I have experience in legal and medical transcription, am a fast and accurate typist, and can provide editing and proofreading for any document. I love doing Online Research and have years of experience with generating contact lists. I am reliable, focused, and have great attention to detail. I look forward to working with you on your next project!

  • Legal Assistance
  • Medical Transcription
  • Legal Transcription
  • Proofreading
  • Book Editing
  • Typing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Entry
  • Content Editing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Online Research
  • List Building
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Writing
Eboni N.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$45/hr
5.0
10 jobs

I’m a skilled Litigation Paralegal & Notary with 6+ years of experience supporting attorneys, solo practitioners, and small law firms. I provide accurate, timely, and confidential support in civil litigation, family law, and compliance matters. Here’s how I help my clients: Legal Research & Writing – Drafting motions, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda. Case Management – Organizing exhibits, preparing deposition summaries, and managing discovery files. Compliance & Regulatory Support – Ensuring documents meet court and agency requirements. Notary & Loan Signing Services – Certified Texas Notary Public & Loan Signing Agent. Why clients hire me: Proven experience in reducing attorney workload by handling time-intensive legal drafting. Strong ability to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy. Skilled at using eDiscovery, Relativity, Clio, Mycase, Clockify, Needles. Whether you need ongoing paralegal support or help on a single project, I’m here to deliver precise, professional work that saves you time and keeps your cases moving forward. 📩 Let’s connect today to discuss how I can support your legal team.

  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Drafting
  • Deposition Summary
  • Ediscovery
  • Litigation
  • Organize & Tag Files
  • Filing
  • Research Documentation
  • Legal Case Management Software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Word Processing
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Office Administration
Amanda C.

Rural Hall, North Carolina

$30/hr
4.9
54 jobs

As a seasoned Content Development Professional with over a decade of comprehensive experience, I specialize in creating persuasive narratives to enhance brand visibility through diverse platforms such as websites, social media, blogs, and email campaigns. My expertise lies in weaving SEO strategies into content creation, ensuring everything produced not only resonates with intended audiences but also ranks excellently on search engines. Immediate Value Offered: Advanced SEO Knowledge: Proven track record in deploying SEO techniques—keyword research, content optimization, on-page SEO—to boost search rankings and increase organic traffic substantially. High-Quality Copywriting: Known for crafting promotional materials and web content focused on clarity, impact, and engagement, thus maximizing brand awareness, improving user experience, and fulfilling business objectives. In-depth Market Research: Skilled in performing thorough research and analysis to gather insights on consumer behavior, industry trends, and competitor strategies, ensuring content is compelling and market-aligned. Content Excellence and Editing: Renowned for developing top-tier blog posts, marketing copy, and articles that maintain high customer satisfaction and loyalty. I also possess exceptional editing abilities, ensuring error-free and coherent content. Effective Project Management: Adept at managing multiple projects from conception through to delivery, employing strong prioritization and multitasking skills to meet and surpass expectations within deadlines and budgets. Core Competencies: Cross-functional Team Collaboration Document Proofreading and Editing SEO Website Content Writing Article Research and Analysis Content Management Systems Strategic Communication Skills Content Strategy Development Keyword Research and SEO Analysis Website SEO Optimization Project Management Skills Conversion-focused Copywriting Market Research and Competitive Analysis Brand Voice and Messaging Bringing a dynamic blend of strategic content development, meticulous research, and market understanding, I am committed to delivering transformative results for your projects. Let's connect to discuss how I can contribute to your success with high-impact content strategies tailored to your needs.

  • Business Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Ghostwriting
  • Project Management
  • WordPress
  • Technical Writing
Solomon A.

Raleigh, North Carolina

$30/hr
4.9
26 jobs

Protecting intellectual property and producing high-quality legal documentation requires thorough research, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of legal processes. I help businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, law firms, and legal professionals with trademark support, legal research, legal writing, and legal administrative services. Whether you're seeking a trademark search and registration for your brand, a well-researched legal memorandum, professionally drafted legal content, or dependable legal assistance for ongoing projects, I provide accurate, organized, and professional support. My work is driven by precision, confidentiality, and a commitment to delivering documents that are clear, research-based, and tailored to each client's objectives. Trademark Services (US, UK & EU) I assist clients with trademark-related research and documentation across major jurisdictions, including the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union. Services include: ✔ Trademark Search & Clearance Research ✔ USPTO Trademark Search Support ✔ UKIPO Trademark Search Support ✔ EUIPO Trademark Search Support ✔ Trademark Availability Assessments ✔ Trademark Monitoring Research ✔ Trademark Application Preparation Support ✔ Intellectual Property Research ✔ Brand Protection Research ✔ Trademark Classification Research (Nice Classification) ✔ Trademark Portfolio Organization Legal Research Services Strong legal work begins with strong research. I provide comprehensive legal research and analysis using statutes, regulations, case law, legal databases, and publicly available legal authorities. Services include: ✔ Case Law Research ✔ Statutory Research ✔ Regulatory Research ✔ Compliance Research ✔ Legal Memoranda ✔ Research Summaries ✔ Legislative Analysis ✔ Comparative Legal Research ✔ Due Diligence Research Support Legal Writing Services I create clear, well-structured legal and business content tailored to professional audiences. Services include: ✔ Legal Articles ✔ Legal Blog Writing ✔ Legal Guides ✔ Legal Reports ✔ Legal Summaries ✔ Contract Summaries ✔ Compliance Documentation ✔ Website Legal Content ✔ Intellectual Property Content ✔ Business Law Content Legal Assistant & Paralegal Support I provide reliable legal administrative support to law firms, solo practitioners, legal consultants, and corporate teams. Services include: ✔ Legal Document Preparation ✔ Document Review Support ✔ Contract Review Support ✔ File Organization ✔ Client Intake Documentation ✔ Legal Correspondence Drafting ✔ Document Formatting & Citation ✔ Discovery and Case File Support ✔ Administrative Legal Support Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Detail-Oriented and Research-Driven ✔ Strong Legal Writing and Analytical Skills ✔ Professional Communication ✔ Confidential Handling of Sensitive Information ✔ Consistent Quality and Timely Delivery ✔ Experience Supporting Businesses and Legal Professionals Whether you need trademark research, legal research, legal writing, intellectual property support, or ongoing legal assistance, I am committed to delivering professional work that helps you move your projects forward efficiently and confidently. Disclaimer: I provide trademark support, legal research, legal writing, and legal assistance services. I do not represent clients before courts, tribunals, or government agencies, and I do not provide legal advice. Where attorney review, legal representation, or jurisdiction-specific legal advice is required, I can work alongside licensed counsel to support the matter efficiently Trademark Specialist, Trademark Search, Trademark Clearance Search, USPTO Trademark Search, UKIPO Trademark Search, EUIPO Trademark Search, Intellectual Property Research, Trademark Registration Support, Brand Protection, Legal Research, Case Law Research, Legal Writing, Legal Content Writing, Legal Memorandum, Compliance Research, Legal Assistant, Virtual Legal Assistant, Paralegal Support, Contract Review Support, Legal Documentation, Legal Administrative Support.

  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Pleadings
  • Legal Drafting
  • Contract Drafting
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Research
  • Trademark Registration
  • Legal Motion
  • Privacy Policy Writing
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement
  • Legal Agreement
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Document Review
  • Administrative Support
  • Patent Preparation
  • Content Writing
  • Data Entry
  • Legal Consulting

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