Carolyn J. Fairman, CLA and Office Manager

Education:

• Mott Community College – Associates Degree in Para-Legal Technology – 4.0 GPA, Highest Honors.
• St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, Michigan. Associates Degree in Business Management, Magna Cum Laude.

Professional Accreditation:

Attained the designation of Certified Legal Assistant, by the National Association of Legal Assistants in 1998.

I have been performing paralegal duties since January 1998. At Great Lakes Legal Team, PLC I am responsible for assisting the attorneys with all of the firm's family law matters. In addition, to family law, I also work with cases that are handled in Probate Court. All of my work is performed under the direct supervision of an attorney.

Since coming to Great Lakes Legal Team, PLC in 2004 as a paralegal my duties have expanded to include a managerial position in which I supervise the legal support staff in the processes and procedures we use at the office.

Employed at Great Lakes Legal Team since April 2004. My Position as Family Law Paralegal/ Legal Assistant is challenging and interesting. My duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare court pleadings, legal documents, discovery documents, requests, letters and correspondence ;
• Assisting the attorneys in trial preparation;
• Assisting Attorneys at trial
• Docketing court deadlines, hearings and motions;
• Legal research ;
• Maintaining client files;
• Communicating with clients and other business offices

Hobbies: I enjoy flower gardening, cooking and baking, attending school sporting events and spending time with my family. Bicycling, travel and reading are activities I also enjoy.