Takia A. Bland
INDIANAPOLIS,Indiana
Summary
Organized Legal Administrative Assistant with strong background in [Type] law. Handles clerical tasks with high efficiency and minimal oversight. Advanced [Software] user proficient in managing files, supplies and billing support. Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting high profile attorneys on more than [Number] successful cases. Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures. Adaptable [Job Title] with enthusiastic attitude and talents in [Skill]. Outgoing personality coupled with [Number] years of experience in [Area of expertise]. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity. Driven Legal Assistant with [Number] years of experience in [Type] law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in [Area of expertise] law. Reliable administrative and legal support professional with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments. Maintains impeccable files and organized case materials. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
State Of Indiana, Off. Utility Consumer Counselor
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana
07.2003 - Current
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
- Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
- Kept office efficient and organized by managing tasks such as supply restocking and general upkeep without oversight.
- Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
- Created and submitted weekly legal summary to managers, covering current cases, records requests and collections statuses.
- Reviewed wide-ranging contracts and agreements and summarized terms for easy assessment.
- Assisted [Job title]s by conducting research into issues such as [Type], compiling information and preparing summaries.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Interviewed and prepared intake sheets for clients in Spanish and English.
- Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
- Supported partners and associates in areas of appellate and complex commercial litigation.
- Prepared case summaries for mediation conferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Indianapolis, IN06.2003
Skills
- Legal Document Processing
- Subpoenas and Summonses
- Transcription Software
- Memo Drafting and Typing
- Office Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Service-Oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Pretrial Agreements
- Legal Terminology
- Trial Request Forms
- Appointment Scheduling
- Appeals, Motions and Complaints
- Problem Solving
- Legal Document Preparation
- Legal Correspondence
- Adobe Acrobat
- Public Relations
- Case Files Organization
- Document Control
- Microsoft Office
- Relationship Retention
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Administrative Functions
- Typing Speed
- Office Equipment Use
- Data Entry
- Government Regulations
- Legal Procedures
- Database Searches
- Information Sourcing
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
State Of Indiana, Off. Utility Consumer Counselor
07.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School