1. Kimberly B. Skelton
506 Kenilworth Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
205.422.6672 (c)
skeltonkb@gm ail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-skelton
Education: Samford University
ABA approved ParalegalStudies Certificate Program
2012
Birmingham-Southern College
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
1991
Employment Experience:
2013-Present Manager, Legal Secretary Department: Burr & Forman LLP, Birmingham, AL
 Reports directly to the Director of Human Resources on personnel issues, staff utilization and
employee incentive programs
 Oversees the recruitment, onboarding, retention and professional development of approximately
50 staff members
 Maintains and train new human resourcespersonnel on the firm's talent acquisition and
management software
 Conducts annual performance reviews and evaluations of legal administrative staff and
determine salary increases in cooperation with the Director of Human Resources
 Works with senior-level management to promote and effect fair and consistent HR policies and
procedures and communicate firm policies to staff
2013-2013 Paralegal: Carr Allison, Birmingham, AL
 Assisted attorney in workers’ compensation practice and all aspects of the litigation lifecycle
from inception through disposition
 Assisted with trial preparation, managed trial exhibits, and prepared trial notebooks
 Reviewed, organized, and summarized medical records; prepared and issued subpoenas
2004-2013 Director ofParent’s Day Out and Nursery: Trinity United Methodist Church, Birmingham, AL
 Managed all aspects of Nursery and Parent’s Day Out programs, including supervision of 35
personnel, scheduling of employees and volunteers, accounts receivable, and public relations
 Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers and other directors to ensure quality
care of children
 Monitored facility activities to ensure compliance with local and state requirements
2003-2009 Realtor: Lawrence, Arendall, Humphries Real Estate, Inc.,Birmingham, AL
ERA Oxford Realty, Birmingham, AL
 Created and executed a plan for successful growth of personal business
through the development of client base
 Executed in all aspects of residential closing, including coordination of team work between title
company, termite bond company, surveyor, appraiser, inspector, mortgage company, closing
attorney, purchaser, and seller
 Ranked Top 20 in company for the 1st
and 2nd
quarters of 2005
RelatedSkills and Affiliations:
 Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
 Active Member, SHRM – Alabama
 Trained in HR-related computer software programs, including viRecruit Employee Talent
Management Software, and iNet Time Tracking System
 Working knowledge of online legal technology platforms, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, Alafile,
Alacourt, and PACER
 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in large group and panel
presentations