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Adele Johansen

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Skilled Administrative Legal Assistant with proven expertise in legal document preparation and client communication honed at Dominic P. Gentile, Ltd. Excelled in office administration and legal terminology, enhancing workflow prioritization and client satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks with precision, significantly improving case handling efficiency.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant/Part-time Receptionist

Clark Hill
Las Vegas, NV
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews for the trial, depositions, etc.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.

Legal Administrative Assistant

Gordon Silver
Las Vegas, NV
09.2007 - 05.2017
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Maintained client databases and filing systems, including hard copy and electronic files.
  • Scheduled meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for attorneys.
  • Drafted or reviewed legal documents and precedents to support case preparation.
  • Greeted clients upon their arrival at the office and provided assistance throughout their visit.
  • Organized exhibits for use during court proceedings or depositions.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to inquiries and directed calls accordingly.
  • Supported attorneys in multiple practice groups with clerical and bookkeeping needs.
  • Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
  • Proofread documents before they were submitted or filed.
  • Reviewed and organized legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, motions and correspondence.
  • Arranged case files and maintained records and notebooks.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Monitored dockets of assigned cases in order to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Administrative Legal Assistant, Office Manager

Dominic P. Gentile, Ltd.
Las Vegas, NV
06.1985 - 09.2000
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
  • Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town meetings or conferences.
  • Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
  • Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
  • Booked travel arrangements for firm attorneys and support staff.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.

Skills

  • Professional correspondence
  • Meeting coordination
  • Legal document preparation
  • Client communication
  • Contract review
  • Workflow prioritization
  • Document organization
  • Legal terminology
  • File management
  • Office administration
  • Billing and invoicing
  • Administrative assistance
  • Civil and criminal law expertise
  • Document preparation
  • File organization
  • Court filing

Timeline

Legal Assistant/Part-time Receptionist

Clark Hill
09.2019 - 05.2020

Legal Administrative Assistant

Gordon Silver
09.2007 - 05.2017

Administrative Legal Assistant, Office Manager

Dominic P. Gentile, Ltd.
06.1985 - 09.2000

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