Driven Legal Administrative Assistant currently leading a team of six other professionals in supporting over 30 attorneys. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving and a go-getter attitude. Excelling in high pressure, fast paced situations. Natural Leadership skills, ability to create and implement efficient processes, and promote a collaborative environment.
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant - Team Lead
1 Year 10 Months
Stinson LLP | 10.2024 - Current
Create and implement best practices and procedures for divisional projects and individual attorneys to ensure consistent and efficient work product.
Oversee daily workflow for team of 4-8 Legal Administrative Assistants supporting 25-50 attorneys and paralegals while contributing directly to workflow
Oversee team operations including leading weekly team meeting, scheduling, time off, and attorney communication.
Train and mentor new Legal Administrative Assistants in operations, software and job duties.
Legal Administrative Assistant
3 Years 4 Months
Stinson LLP | 04.2023 - Current
Administrative Support
Manage attorney calendars, email, internal and external scheduling including in-person meetings, zoom and microsoft teams calls, and division meetings.
Prepare and proofread legal correspondence and documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm standards.
Manage attorney calendars, email, internal and external scheduling including in-person meetings, zoom and microsoft teams calls, and division meetings.
Answer, filter and direct phone calls and visitors as necessary.
Handle calls professionally while directing inquiries to appropriate personnel within the firm.
Open, sort, prioritize and distribute incoming mail, faxes, emails and other correspondence.
Assist attorneys in CLE compliance and multi-state licensing
Litigation Support Specialist
1 Year 1 Month
Epiq Global | 03.2022 - 04.2023
Managed eDiscovery processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards and client requirements.
Developed and implemented workflow enhancements to increase efficiency in document review procedures.
Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on professional development.
Oversaw project timelines and deliverables, ensuring consistent communication with attorneys and paralegals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | 12-2020