Amber Liechty
Paralegal
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Technologically savvy Paralegal offering proficiency in MS Office and various legal software, spreadsheet development and legal research. Well-versed in legal terminology and legal document preparation. Bringing 13 years of legal expertise and commitment to supporting legal teams.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Cohne Kinghorn
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings and client billing.
Lead Paralegal /Office Manager
Druyon Law Office, PC
Bountiful, UT
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Trained and managed two employees in best practices and protocols to realize maximum productivity.
- Developed polished pleading templates for the office.
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Implementation Consultant
Filevine
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with internal departments to confirm timely and accurate delivery and implementation of customer orders.
- Studied customers' business processes to customize implementation measures for minimal disruption to operations.
- Offered client training services via on-site and online interaction to streamline onboarding process for newly implemented systems.
- Configured implementation parameters based on customer requests and personal inspection of clients' [Type] limitations.
- Oversaw multiple implementation personnel through 20 professional service engagements.
Administrative Coordinator
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Research and special projects for the Salt Lake County Council members.
- Maintain Council’s webpage and social media.
- Support the attorney for the Council.
- Work in partnership with the Mayor’s office and other departments in the county Salt Lake City Legal Defenders Association.
- Prepared detailed documents and reports in adherence administrative processes
Legal Assistant
Salt Lake Public Defenders
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy Defense law firm supporting 4 felony attorneys.
Legal Assistant
Kirton McConkie
12.2011 - 03.2013
- Draft franchise agreements for various companies for the attorney to review.
- Convert, format, and style documents and pleadings for attorneys.
- Draft engagement letters for new clients and set up client profile.
- Enter attorney’s time, draft billing cover letters and track payments.
- Basic helpdesk tasks such as issues with printer/copier, MS Office, and general computer problems.
Education
ABA approved Paralegal program at Salt Lake Community College -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2009 - 12.2012
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills
Able to type 65 words per minuteParalegal
Proficient in MS Office
Document filing
Case management
Legal compliance
Document preparation
Quote
Fact explains nothing. On the contrary, it is fact that requires explanation.
Marilynne Robinson
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Cohne Kinghorn
07.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Paralegal /Office Manager
Druyon Law Office, PC
04.2021 - 07.2021
Implementation Consultant
Filevine
08.2020 - 02.2021
Administrative Coordinator
09.2015 - 08.2018
Legal Assistant
Salt Lake Public Defenders
01.2014 - 09.2015
Legal Assistant
Kirton McConkie
12.2011 - 03.2013
ABA approved Paralegal program at Salt Lake Community College -
Salt Lake Community College
08.2009 - 12.2012