Paralegal Spotlight: Jennifer Gaff
By the Communications Committee
This month’s Paralegal Spotlight is on Jennifer Gaff, a Senior Litigation Paralegal at Raleigh Law Center.
Jennifer is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal who has been a paralegal for the past 15 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UNC Charlotte, and then later obtained her Paralegal Program Certificate from Meredith College. Jennifer spends her workdays drafting pleadings, discovery, and separation agreements, trial preparation, attending court when needed, calendaring hearings and mediations, and the list goes on. When off the clock, Jennifer likes to go to the gym or to spend time with her family and friends.
We asked Jennifer some questions to better understand this division member’s story:
What do you do to relax (and why)?
I have learned over the past couple of months that I love to grill. So my idea of relaxing, especially after a long hard day, is to sit on my deck with my pups, Bentley and Daisy, with a Truly and a grill dinner.
What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment is my daughter, Ava, graduating from high school on June 3. Congrats, Ava!
What role model or influencer shaped who you are now, and what lessons have you learned from them?
I have been lucky in my educational and career path in that I have been able to surround myself with intelligent, strong, motivated, and successful people. I have best friends who help me be the best person that I can be, and I have colleagues who help me be the best paralegal that I can be. I work with three absolutely fantastic women who teach me something new and/or teach me something about myself every day! I am forever grateful for everyone in my life and the lessons that they have taught me, because without them, I wouldn’t be me!
How would your coworkers describe you?
Hardworking, trustworthy, dedicated, loyal, and determined.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Winning the lottery and moving to an island with my two llamas, Edward and Jacob.
Is there anything else you want Paralegal Division membership to know about you?
I love the North Carolina Panthers and college basketball – go Heels!
The Division congratulates Jennifer Gaff for her accomplishments and appreciates her for participating in the Paralegal Spotlight.
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