Stephanie Huppenthal

Experienced and meticulous Paralegal with 14+ years of legal and administrative experience supporting attorneys in estate planning, real estate, corporate transactions, employment law, and business succession planning. Proven ability to draft and proofread complex legal documents, manage client communications, coordinate billing processes, and maintain highly organized files. Recognized for strong organizational skills, professionalism, and staff-training leadership.

PARALEGAL - DEMPSEY LAW FIRM, LLP

(2016-09 - 2026-05)

• Support multiple attorneys in drafting, proofreading, and finalizing legal documents related to estate planning, residential and commercial real estate, corporate transactions, and employment-based documents.
• Prepare and organize legal files and transactional documentation.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, client appointments, and administrative workflow.
• Manage monthly billing submissions for insurance clients through electronic billing portals.
• Train and mentor new support staff on office procedures, systems, and best practices.

PARALEGAL - EPIPHANY LAW, LLC

(2012-04 - 2016-08)

• Supported five (5) attorneys in drafting and proofreading legal documents involving business contracts, estate planning, employment law, residential and commercial real estate, and business succession planning.
• Prepared and filed corporate entity formation documents.
• Managed attorney schedules, timesheets, and weekly billable hour summaries.
• Led monthly Business Section meetings, including agenda preparation and meeting minutes.
• Created and maintained office system binders for Asset Purchase Agreements and Employment Law procedures.

PARALEGAL STUDIES TUTOR - NE WI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

(2012-02 - 2014-01)

• Assisted students in both individual and group settings with paralegal coursework.
• Helped students develop effective study strategies and improve academic performance.

PARTS CLERK - WISCONSIN LIFT TRUCK CORPORATION

(2004-01 - 2008-10)

• Prepared invoices and maintained accurate customer records.
• Analyzed customer pricing structures and assisted with replacement part selection.
• Maintained confidential customer and business files.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT / PAYROLL BENEFITS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR - KINDRED HEALTHCARE

(2000-12 - 2003-07)

• Maintained confidential employee and payroll records.
• Prepared departmental budgets and coordinated vendor payments.
• Processed payroll and administered employee benefits.
• Assisted nursing staff with resident care and support services.

Associate's degree - Paralegal Studies - NORTHEAST WI TECHNICAL COLLEGE (2012)