Angela Gore
Godfrey,IL
Summary
Proficient legal assistant recognized for strong proofreading, legal terminology, and administrative skills. Committed to ensuring compliance and accuracy in all documentation while managing multiple tasks effectively.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann, LLC
Chesterfield, MO
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and contracts, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Conducted legal research utilizing Westlaw and LexisNexis to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Managed case files and maintained document organization for efficient legal workflows.
- Prepared legal correspondence, ensuring clarity and adherence to professional standards.
- Coordinated scheduling of client meetings and court appearances to optimize attorney calendars.
- Assisted in the drafting of legal documents, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Implemented electronic filing systems, improving access to case information for team members.
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Streamlined legal processes by drafting and proofreading documents, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
- Prepared court forms accurately under the supervision of attorneys, ensuring compliance with local rules and regulations.
- Safeguarded confidential information with strict adherence to privacy policies and professional discretion.
- Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
- Oversaw expense reimbursement procedures and systematically updated software accounts to reflect current information.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Scheduled and made appointments for 5 attorneys.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Brown & James, P.C.
St. Louis, MO
11.2010 - 08.2022
- Conducted research on legal precedents and relevant statutes to support case preparation.
- Communicated with clients regarding case status, fostering strong client relationships and trust.
- Developed training materials for new administrative staff, enhancing onboarding processes and efficiency.
- Facilitated clear communication between clients and attorneys by acting as a liaison to ensure all parties were informed of updates or changes.
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Polk, LA
11.1983 - 11.1989
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL07-2009
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL12-2006
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Legal document preparation
- Calendar management
- Administrative support
- Document preparation
- Document filing
- Notary public
- Proofreading
- Legal/Court processes
- Task prioritization
- Document editing
- Correspondence
- Advanced word processing
- Legal terminology
- Court filing
- Transcription
- Motion preparation
- MS office proficient
- Administrative assistance
- Legal correspondence
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Watters Wolf Bub Hansmann, LLC
09.2022 - 12.2025
Legal Administrative Assistant
Brown & James, P.C.
11.2010 - 08.2022
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.1983 - 11.1989
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Southwestern Illinois College
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts
Southwestern Illinois College