Marissa Richtsmeier
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Driven Legal Assistant with 4 years of experience in 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. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Judicial Assistant for Honorable Lisa A. Sokoloff
SUPREME COURT OF NEW YORK
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Reviewed and revised guardianship orders and judgments, trial books and final accountings
- Analyzed court evaluator reports and guardianship decision and orders
- Attended and transcribed guardianship court proceedings
- Processed summons, subpoenas, motions, and appeals to facilitate timely court proceedings.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
Legal Assistant
LAW OFFICES OF IANNUZZI & IANNUZZI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted legal research across various areas of law using Westlaw and Lexis
- Prepared detailed memos summarizing research findings for attorneys
- Collaborated on drafting and refining motions submitted to the court
- Managed reception duties, mail distribution, and coordinated with court clerks and opposing counsel to gather information on active cases
- 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.
Legal Intern
BRADLEY & RILEY PC
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Demonstrated strong communication skills and eagerness to learn, adapting quickly to daily tasks
- Assisted with task completion, checked abstracts, managed reception duties, and managed mail distribution
- Scanned and filed closed files, prepared monthly accounting summaries, and more
- Shadowed legal assistants and participated in litigation preparation meetings
- Assisted in preparing exhibit binders for court
Paralegal Intern
PAUL MCANDREW LAW FIRM
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Assigned file numbers and recorded case numbers to prepare master client list.
- Amended and drafted living wills, health care proxies and powers of attorney.
Education
Juris Doctor - College of Law
New York Law School
New York, NY05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2021
Skills
- Proofreading
- Document drafting
- Litigation support
- Legal research
- Legal compliance
- Data entry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Civil and criminal law expertise
Timeline
Judicial Assistant for Honorable Lisa A. Sokoloff
SUPREME COURT OF NEW YORK
10.2023 - 12.2023
Legal Assistant
LAW OFFICES OF IANNUZZI & IANNUZZI
05.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Intern
BRADLEY & RILEY PC
01.2018 - 08.2021
Paralegal Intern
PAUL MCANDREW LAW FIRM
03.2015 - 05.2015
Juris Doctor - College of Law
New York Law School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Iowa
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