Highly-organized Legal Assistant with over 26 years of professional experience. Dedicated to supporting a work environment that runs smoothly and cohesively through communication and organizational skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
VanMeveren Law Group
Fort Collins, CO
04.2020 - Current
Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
Maintained client files according to established protocols.
Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
Collaborated with team members to ensure strategies and objectives were aligned and executed efficiently.
Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
Paralegal/Office Manager
The Ukasick Law Firm LLC
Loveland, CO
09.2007 - 04.2020
Served as the sole paralegal to the partner in all phases of litigation.
Maintained up-to-date, well-ordered case documentation.
Primary liaison between attorney and clients
Participated in client interviews and the intake of information.
Managed all phone calls, emails, and correspondence
Collected and analyze data for cases
Managed communications with Court and counsel
Draft various court documents, correspondences, and enclosures.
Managed calendar, including calculations of deadlines
Managed daily office operations and office equipment
Provided superior customer service to visitors
Effectively arranged and coordinated meetings
Purchase and maintain office supply inventory
Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Paralegal
Wick & Trautwein
Fort Collins, CO
04.2002 - 02.2006
Served as a paralegal in busy firm
Organized and maintained documents and case files
Maintained calendar for appointments and court appearances
Composed and revised legal documents and correspondence
Acted as liaison between client, vendors and attorneys
Electronically filed Court documents
Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conference
Administrative Office Assistant at Richard N Sadeddin Law Group Professional Law CorpAdministrative Office Assistant at Richard N Sadeddin Law Group Professional Law Corp