Michelle Stevens

Paralegal, Pebworth Ellingson
October 2024 – Present

Michelle has over 15 years of experience working for the Oregon Department of Justice, as a case manager/lead worker for the Oregon Division of Child Support.

She has experience working with attorneys in preparing cases for trial, both civil and criminal. Skilled in drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing case files and providing support for attorneys working in high-pressured environments.

Previous Experience:

Child Support Case Manger • Division of Child Support

  • Drafted e-file complaints, subpoenas motions, pleadings, discovery and responses.
  • Scheduled hearings and trials.
  • Prepared exhibits and case files for civil and criminal hearings, including contempt, De Novo Reviews, Registrations, etc.
  • Assisted attorney in trial preparation and attended trials as needed.
  • Organized and maintained electronic case files.
  • Gather necessary information including proper documentation for calculating a child support order.
  • Experience calculating parenting time.
  • Scheduled meetings took meeting notes and drafted proper meeting minutes.
  • Interviewed internal and external customers daily verbally and in writing to obtain necessary case information.
  • Experience working with and defusing hostile or disgruntled clients.
  • Analyzed incoming issues, questions and requests for action to determine whether a matter requires the attention of General Counsel.
Michelle Stevens