Daisy Williams
Houston,TX
Summary
Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Gray Law Firm
Houston, TX
11.2007 - 01.2021
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
- Conducted research and analyzed documents to prepare findings and formulate alternatives.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
- Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to obtain statements relevant to pending cases.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
Real Estate Agent
Golf Land Realtors
Missouri City, TX
01.1988 - 01.2007
- Ensured all transactions followed state laws regarding real estate practices.
- Conducted thorough needs analysis and pre-qualification with prospective clients to schedule showings.
- Developed networks with appraisers, lenders, and home inspectors to facilitate real estate transactions.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to facilitate negotiations and propel escrow progress.
- Provided guidance to clients throughout the entire buying or selling process.
- Advised clients on market conditions, pricing and legal requirements for property transactions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by effectively and swiftly resolving issues.
- Prepared newly purchased homes for clients prior to arrival.
- Collaborated with escrow companies, lenders and home inspectors to fulfill terms and conditions of purchase agreements.
- Conducted property inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Generated leads through networking activities such as cold calls and referrals from past clients.
- Prepared comparative market analysis to estimate properties' value.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Identified potential buyers through cold calling.
- Developed and presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Maximized market share by working with clients and building relationships.
- Promoted active listings through social media marketing, open houses and newsletters.
- Created detailed property descriptions for use in marketing material.
- Provided client guidance regarding market conditions, mortgage options, and legal requirements.
- Researched current listings available in the area using multiple online resources.
- Responded promptly to client inquiries via phone or email.
- Planned and coordinated open house events to move properties.
- Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.
- Performed administrative duties such as preparing paperwork for listing presentations, tracking sales data and updating internal databases.
- Advised prospective clients on current market activities and optimal buying or selling choices.
- Advertised properties to general public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure.
- Negotiated purchase agreements and contracts with buyers and sellers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street Houston, TX 77004Skills
- Civil Law
- Office Management
- Client Relations
- Administrative Assistance
- Client Support
- Client Service and Support
- Customer Relationship Management
- Client Billing
- Negotiation
- Project Management
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Gray Law Firm
11.2007 - 01.2021
Real Estate Agent
Golf Land Realtors
01.1988 - 01.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Texas Southern University
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