Andi Black
Summary
Legal Secretary with five years of experience supporting multiple attorneys in employment and professional liability matters. Demonstrated leadership as a trainer for new hires, providing instruction on the firm's systems, procedures, and best practices. Highly proficient in CourtAlert and iManage, with proven strengths in complex calendaring, case coordination, and maintaining accuracy and confidentiality under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
O'Hagan Meyer
07.2023 - Current
- Managed legal documents and correspondence for attorneys and clients.
- Prepared case files and maintained accurate records for ongoing cases.
- Organized schedules and coordinated appointments for attorneys and clients.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, including pleadings.
- Maintained filing systems to ensure easy retrieval of critical case information.
- Communicated with clients and courts regarding case updates.
- Utilized legal software to streamline document creation.
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
- Developed training materials for onboarding new employees in retail operations.
- Collaborated with department managers to identify training needs and gaps.
- Provided ongoing support to new hires during their initial work period.
- Mentored and coached newly hired employees in their roles and responsibilities.
PRACTICE GROUP ASSISTANT
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed legal documents and correspondence for attorneys and clients.
- Prepared case files and maintained accurate records for ongoing cases.
- Organized schedules and coordinated appointments.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents including pleadings.
- Maintained filing systems.
- Communicated with clients, courts..
- Utilized legal software to streamline document creation.
- Answered incoming calls from clients and attorneys to provide assistance or route calls to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared correspondence, memos, reports and other legal documents.
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
RECORDS CLERK
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Created and maintained files according to established policies and procedures.
- Data entry of all records into the client records management database.
- Worked cooperatively with various levels of legal assistants, paralegals, associates, partners, managing/equity partners, and administration.
- Handled sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
- Received files for entry into Records Management System and reviewed for accuracy and data entry.
- Reception and front desk duties and customer service.
- Provided input to management based on current and projected workload.
- Handled special projects allocated by records specialists/managers and supervisor.
- Created shells for legal court documents.
- Drafted correspondence on behalf of attorneys.
- Intensive trial preparation skills.
- Experience in Professional Liability Litigation and Workers Compensation Law.
CLERK
MEDALLIANCE PARTNERS
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Front desk/reception duties.
- Filing and sorting medical records.
- Scheduling meetings and interviews.
- Delegating work load and duties to colleagues.
- HIPAA compliant.
- Handled confidential information according to rules and regulations.
- Ensured all clients and prospective clients were handled ethically and respectfully.
Education
California Certification Legal Secretary -
CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY
California01.2019
MOUNT SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
01.2017
Skills
- Legal document management
- Document drafting
- Legal software utilization
- Client communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Meeting coordination
- Calendar management
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Court filing
- Deadline tracking
- Administrative support
- Litigation support
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Secretary
O'Hagan Meyer
07.2023 - Current
PRACTICE GROUP ASSISTANT
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
06.2020 - 07.2023
RECORDS CLERK
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP
01.2016 - 06.2020
CLERK
MEDALLIANCE PARTNERS
01.2013 - 01.2016
California Certification Legal Secretary -
CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY
MOUNT SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE