ALICIA SEALS
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Legal administrative assistant with a strong background in legal support, pleadings, e-filing, and case management. Handles confidential client files, drafts routine correspondence for attorney review, tracks deadlines, and supports billing and records functions with accuracy and attention to detail.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Stinson LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
09.2023 - Current
- Prepare legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence to support client matters
- File court documents and supported e-filing procedures for case records
- Organize confidential client files and kept matter records accurate and current
- Draft routine correspondence and routed revisions to facilitate attorney review
- Prepare invoices, expense reports and other financial documentation as required by the firm's accounting team
- Create spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines for effective case management
Medical Malpractice Paralegal
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
St. Louis, Missouri
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Collected medical records and communicated with medical providers to ensure timely retrieval of necessary documentation
- Conducted research on experts and summarized findings to support case strategy and evidence presentation
- Prepared comprehensive witness files for attorney use at hearings and depositions to enhance case preparation
- Assisted attorneys with preparing correspondence and pleadings
- Updated case management database regarding case developments
Litigation Paralegal
Kozeny & McCubbin LC
St. Louis, Missouri
10.2007 - 07.2018
- Facilitated communication with courts and clients to ensure clarity in ongoing litigation cases
- Drafted and proofread settlement agreements and other legal documents
- Coordinated provision of documents and information for client audits to support compliance efforts
- Executed notarization of foreclosure documents to uphold legal compliance standards
- Analyzed legal database to prepare reports for senior partners
Litigation Paralegal
HeplerBroom LLC
Edwardsville, Illinois
02.2005 - 06.2007
- Reviewed and analyzed medical records, preparing detailed summaries for case strategy
- Coordinated collection of medical records to support attorneys' case preparation
- Prepared trial notebooks and assisted attorneys at trial
- Facilitated communication among team members and jury selection consultant to ensure successful trial attendance
- Conducted on-site records review at client facility
Education
M.A. - Legal Studies
Webster University
St. Louis, Missouri05-2006
Graduate Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Webster University
St. Louis, Missouri05-2005
B.A. - Psychology
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, Illinois05-2003
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and Westlaw
- Typing speed of 70 words per minute
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Client service and support
Affiliations
St. Louis Paralegal Association, Member, August 2015 - Present
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Stinson LLP
09.2023 - Current
Medical Malpractice Paralegal
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
07.2018 - 07.2023
Litigation Paralegal
Kozeny & McCubbin LC
10.2007 - 07.2018
Litigation Paralegal
HeplerBroom LLC
02.2005 - 06.2007
M.A. - Legal Studies
Webster University
Graduate Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Webster University
B.A. - Psychology
Southern Illinois University