Ashley Armstrong
Hickory Ridge,AR
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with extensive experience supporting attorneys, clients, and court personnel in litigation settings. Skilled in client communication, scheduling hearings, and preparing accurate court documents, subpoenas, and discovery materials. Known for strong organization, confidentiality, and reliable deadline management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Support Specialist
Arkansas Public Defender Commission
Little Rock , AR
08.2017 - Current
- Managed legal support for Arkansas Public Defender Commission attorneys and case files.
- Prepared court documents, subpoenas, and correspondence for public defense matters.
- Maintained confidential client records and updated case management systems.
- Coordinated calendars, hearings, and deadlines for defense attorneys and staff.
- Communicated with clients, courts, and agencies about case-related requests.
- Organized discovery materials, exhibits, and trial packets for attorney use.
- Proofread legal documents for accuracy prior to submission to courts or clients.
- Monitored deadlines for attorney filings in various courts across the country.
- Entered time entries into billing system accurately and timely.
- Prepared legal documents for filing in court systems.
- Assisted attorneys with research, document production, document review, and other tasks related to litigation support.
- Compiled statistical reports from data collected in the database system.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
- Facilitated communication between attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
Paralegal
Jerry Roberts Law Office
Wynne, AR
12.2008 - Current
- Drafted discovery requests and responses for civil litigation support.
- Filed court documents and monitored deadlines, ensuring compliance across active Jerry Roberts Law Office matters.
- Reviewed client records and organized confidential documents for attorney review.
- Coordinated deposition schedules, hearings, and document exchanges, facilitating smooth communication with opposing counsel.
- Researched statutes and case law to support attorney preparation.
- Communicated with clients and witnesses regarding case updates and information requests.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with the court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Explained legal procedures to clients and answered their questions on procedural matters.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of the litigation process.
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for a legal office.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
- Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits and taking notes, and ensuring availability of all necessary materials for effective trial support.
- Managed case files and documentation, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
- Prepared pleadings and case correspondence for Jerry Roberts Law Office files.
- Drafted witness declarations and pretrial statements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2024
Skills
- Litigation support
- Discovery preparation
- Legal research
- Case management
- Client interaction
- Office administration
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Employee relations
- Notary public
Timeline
Legal Support Specialist
Arkansas Public Defender Commission
08.2017 - Current
Paralegal
Jerry Roberts Law Office
12.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Arkansas State University