614-737-2900

Mindi Schaefer

Mindi Schaefer

PARALEGAL

614 737 2914
mschaefer@poling-law.com

As Administrative & Paralegal Support Director, Mindi Schaefer is responsible for the management of the administrative and paralegal support staff which includes recruiting, training, work-flow coordination, productivity management, and continuing legal education. Additionally, she analyzes public relation and promotional strategies for the firm including sponsorship activities, pro bono opportunities, and speaking engagements. She researches print and electronic media options for the firm to promote and advertise the firm. In addition, Mindi focuses on social media implementation and website content management to maintain fresh and current firm content.

With years of experience, Mindi participates in various types of litigation cases in the areas of medical malpractice, professional liability, general liability, governmental entity liability, business planning, and business disputes. She handles all aspects of the legal process including investigation, discovery, file management, and trial preparation. Through her work at Poling, Mindi works closely with clients, counsel, and the legal community to illustrate the firm’s belief in results, service, and relationships.

Mindi actively participates in the Paralegal Association of Central Ohio (“PACO”) and has held various leadership positions including President, President-Elect, National Federation of Paralegal Associations (“NFPA”) Primary Representative, NFPA Secondary Representative, Public Relations Representative, and Mentoring Program Committee Chair. She is currently an Advisory Committee Member for the PACO Executive Board as the immediate past President for the association as well as the Public Relations Representative and Social Media and Website Coordinator.

Additionally, Mindi has served as the Advertising / Public Relations Coordinator, Leadership Coordinator, and Vice President and Director of Profession Development for the NFPA. Mindi currently serves as NFPA’s American Bar Association (ABA) Representative.

She is also an Adjunct Professor in Capital University Law School’s Paralegal and Legal Nurse Consultant Programs teaching Introduction to Paralegal Studies and Civil Litigation. Mindi is a continuing legal education presenter with NFPA, myLawCLE, LawPracticeCLE, and Institute for Paralegal Education focusing on the areas of case preparation from start to Trial and document management. She has been a featured author with PACO and National Paralegal Reporter (affiliated with the NFPA) focusing on topics associated to paralegals, PACO, employment, mentoring, and trial preparation. Mindi is also a frequent guest speaker at local area high schools and colleges focusing on interviewing, entering the paralegal profession, and the overall paralegal profession in Central Ohio.

EDUCATION
  • 1999 – A.A.S. (Legal Assisting), Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio
  • 2006 – B.A. Cum Laude (Political Science), Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
  • 2011 – M.S. (Communications & Marketing), Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio
CERTIFICATION
  • 2010 – Ohio State Bar Association Certified Paralegal
  • 2011 – American Alliance Certified Paralegal
  • 2013 – National Federation of Paralegal Associations PACE Registered Paralegal
AWARDS
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio Outstanding Committee Chair for 2009 to 2010
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio Ten Year Paralegal Service Award in 2009
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio Outstanding Member for 2010 to 2011
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio Paralegal of the Year 2011 to 2012
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio Paralegal of the Year 2012 to 2013
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio Fifteen Year Paralegal Service Award in 2014
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio Leadership Recognition 2017
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio Twenty Year Paralegal Service Award in 2019
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Notary Public for the State of Ohio
  • National Federation of Paralegal Associations
  • American Bar Association
  • American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc.
  • Columbus Bar Association
  • Paralegal Association of Central Ohio
  • Franklin University Alumni Association
  • Wright State University Alumni Association
  • Sinclair Community College Alumni Association
  • American Association for Paralegal Education
  • Capital University Law School Paralegal Program Advisory Board