Ashley Ballard
Deville,LA
Summary
Resourceful Legal Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in legal research, document drafting, and case management. Excel in communication, time management, and problem-solving to deliver impactful support in fast-paced legal environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys
Alexandria, LA
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- 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.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Legal Assistant
Faircloth Melton Sobel & Bash
Alexandria, LA
07.2016 - 03.2023
- Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grant High School
Dry Prong, LA05-2013
Skills
- Case management support
- Multi-line switchboard
- Calendar management
- Motion preparation
- Travel coordination
- Legal research
- Scheduling/Planning
- Fast learner
- Microsoft office
- Legal document preparation
- Client service and support
- Legal/Court processes
- MS office proficient
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys
03.2022 - 10.2024
Legal Assistant
Faircloth Melton Sobel & Bash
07.2016 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Grant High School
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