Pamela Bousquet
Legal administrative assistant
Kearney,MO
Summary
Leveraged skills to drive impactful contributions towards organizational success.
Assisted in managing legal documents and coordinating schedules in busy environments. Supported team members by maintaining confidentiality and ensuring smooth operations. Contributed to client satisfaction through effective communication.
Assisted legal teams in managing documentation and coordinating attorney schedules. Supported drafting of correspondence and organization of case files. Handled confidential information with care while managing multiple tasks effectively.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Seigfreid Bingham
2323 Grand Blvd Suite 1000
12.2021 - Current
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Streamlined legal processes by drafting and proofreading documents, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Reduced attorney workload through proficient document management, handling correspondence, and performing clerical tasks.
- 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.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with clients fostering strong relationships and positive outcomes.
- Increased productivity by anticipating attorney needs and providing proactive support in various administrative tasks.
- Safeguarded confidential information with strict adherence to privacy policies and professional discretion.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Davis Bethune Jones
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Primary practice is Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Mass Tort Litigation, Auto Accidents, Civil Litigation, Trial Attorneys
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- New client intake/engagement; maintain firm Civil and Mass Tort litigation case files on World dox; scan and copy documents; email, fax, and mail correspondence and discovery pleadings; answer high volume Mass Tort client calls; process incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries; maintain all medical records/bills; ECF Missouri & Kansas State/Federal Court E-filing Systems; update calendar docketing system; schedule client/court meetings or travel for depositions, mediations and business development; update client information on Case Peer system for Mass Tort litigation, use database systems such as: Lexitas, Filebound and Dropbox for Mass Tort medical records, billing, documents and discovery
Legal Assistant
Brown & Ruprecht, PC
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Primary practice is Commercial and Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage and Insurance Defense, Construction Surety Labor and Employment Law, ADR
- Manage daily office operations and duties; defense litigation for construction liens; maintain attorney appointments, meetings and court hearings; calendar all docketing deadlines; prepare correspondence and discovery to clients and counsel; ECF for Missouri and Kansas State/Federal Courts; maintain all firm case files; scan documents, handle all incoming/outgoing faxes, emails, mail and deliveries
Legal Assistant
The McLeod Law Firm, PC
08.1996 - 06.2020
- Primary practice is Alternative Dispute Resolution, Expert Witness, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Auto Accident
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage daily office operations and duties; schedule meetings/mediations on online website and personal calendars; meet/greet clients and counsel for scheduled ADR mediations/arbitrations; prepare legal correspondence, discovery requests and pleadings, Alternative Dispute Resolution engagement materials including invoicing; E-file cases for State/Federal Courts; maintain firm case files; scan documents; answer phones; request medical records/bills; organize/maintain office supplies
- COVID-19
Secretary
Kansas City Baptist Temple
07.1995 - 07.1996
- Front Desk operations for non-profit organization; answered high volume calls for 3,000 member congregation with 15 pastoral staff; performed general office overflow work for the senior secretarial staff; updated new membership directory; made copies, prepared and distributed children’s church lessons; scheduled church events and fundraisers; liaison between church office and vendors, other churches, banking representatives, and church affiliations
Legal Assistant
Tom Stein Law Office
05.1993 - 07.1995
- Primary practice is Worker’s Compensation
- Performed all front office operations for small firm; prepared legal correspondence and discovery; made copies, handled filing, maintained case files; answered phones; distributed mail; routed deliveries; worked independently, using good time management and excellent computer skills
Education
Administrative Assistant Certification -
Electronics Institute
Belton, MOHigh School Diploma - General Office Clerical Skills
Raytown South High School
Raytown, MO05.1984
Skills
- Team Player, Motivated, Loyal, Personable, Detail-Oriented, Teachable with Great Positive Attitude
- Proficient computer skills with Mac and Windows with emphasis on programs such as Mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, BusyCal, Outlook, Office 365, Adobe PDF, Filemaker Pro, World Dox, Case Peer, Lexitas, Filebound, Dropbox and all Missouri & Kansas State/Federal Court E-filing Systems
- Office administration
Additional Information
Charitable contributions to church ministries and missions; perform leadership roles in the church and high level counseling and women support for individuals or team training programs and other activities and services for the church and pastoral staff.
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Seigfreid Bingham
12.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Davis Bethune Jones
11.2020 - 11.2021
Legal Assistant
Brown & Ruprecht, PC
07.2020 - 10.2020
Legal Assistant
The McLeod Law Firm, PC
08.1996 - 06.2020
Secretary
Kansas City Baptist Temple
07.1995 - 07.1996
Legal Assistant
Tom Stein Law Office
05.1993 - 07.1995
Administrative Assistant Certification -
Electronics Institute
High School Diploma - General Office Clerical Skills
Raytown South High School