ANDRE BAINES
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Legal professional with experience in supporting attorneys and legal teams. Skilled in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and results-driven. Known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and confidentiality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
O’Hagan Meyer LLC
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - 04.2026
- Worked as Legal Assistant, scheduling for attorneys, including Senior Partners
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed case files in Multiple Jurisdictions in IL, MO, OH, WI, Federal District and Appellate Dockets
- Prepared clients ahead of court appearances and appointments, including depositions
- Organized client accounts and drafted checks and expenses for the case
- Drafted pleadings, including motions, memoranda, orders, subpoenas, and reports
- Manage communications between insurance companies, counsel, and the Courts
- Obtained documents from Medical Providers for the purposes of litigation and negotiation
- Assists in Court functions as-needed
Litigation Paralegal to the Managing Attorney
Dombrowski, Sorensen & Gigac
Chicago, IL
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked as Docketing Paralegal, scheduling for attorneys
- Managed case files in Cook County’s First Municipal, Law, and Chancery Divisions
- Prepared clients ahead of court appearances and appointments, including depositions
- Organized client accounts and drafted checks and expenses for the case
- Drafted pleadings, including motions, memoranda, orders, subpoenas, and reports
- Manage communications between insurance companies, counsel, and the Courts
- Obtained documents from Medical Providers for the purposes of litigation and negotiation
- Assists in Court functions as-needed
Litigation Legal Assistant
Larry King, P.C.
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Initially brought on as an intern, progressed to work as a Paralegal, law clerk, and legal researcher
- Handles caseloads with over 50 files
- Conducts new-client consultations for various civil matters
- Assists in new-client consultations for various criminal matters
- Handles finances for various cases
- Drafts motions, orders, and other litigation documents for attorney review
- Prepares, disseminates, and analyzes medical chronologies
- Proficient in civil cases filed in Virginia’s Circuit Courts and General District Courts
- Performs legal research for attorneys as-needed
- Assists in Court functions as-needed
Theatre Technical Assistant
Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Primarily worked in Lighting Technology Services
- Oversaw several large productions in multiple venues at CNU
- Assisted in stage setup for various theatrical, speaking, and musical performances
Education
Regent University School of Law (2019-2020)
Virginia Beach, VABachelor of Arts - Political Science
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Filevine Case Management Software Proficient
- IManage Case Management Software Proficient
- Needles Case Management Software Proficient
- Experience in case briefing and research, ECF in IL, WI, MO, OH, VA, state appellate, and Federal Levels
- Proficient in Using Zoom for Virtual Meetings
- Great Interpersonal Skills
- Dedication and Commitment
Timeline
Legal Assistant
O’Hagan Meyer LLC
09.2023 - 04.2026
Litigation Paralegal to the Managing Attorney
Dombrowski, Sorensen & Gigac
07.2022 - 09.2023
Litigation Legal Assistant
Larry King, P.C.
08.2018 - 07.2022
Theatre Technical Assistant
Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts
04.2018 - 01.2020
Regent University School of Law (2019-2020)
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Christopher Newport University