BETSY PEREZ
THE SHAMY LAW FIRM
Roseland,NJ
1
Language
24
years of professional experience
Seasoned Legal Assistant and Office Manager with 24 years of experience in personal injury and criminal defense law. Expertise in legal document preparation, case management, client intake, and office administration. Demonstrated ability to coordinate calendars and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Legal Assistant (Hybrid)
16 Years 7 Months- Drafted legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and commercial real estate closing documents to support legal processes.
- Prepare wills, powers of attorney, and living wills for clients.
- Conducted client intake and gathered information for new and existing matters to ensure thorough case preparation.
- Manage attorney calendars, appointments, court dates, and deadlines.
- Maintain electronic and paper case files.
- Communicate with clients, attorneys, courts.
- Handle telephone calls, emails, and daily administrative duties.
- Ensured confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in handling sensitive client information.
- Provide legal and administrative support in both office and hybrid work environments.
Legal Assistant
6 Months- Supported attorneys in criminal defense and personal injury cases, contributing to case preparation and strategy.
- Assisted attorneys with criminal defense and personal injury matters.
- Organized and maintained case files while ensuring critical deadlines were consistently met.
- Coordinated client meetings and managed attorney calendars for optimal time management and client engagement.
- Communicated with clients, courts, and outside agencies.
Office Manager / Legal Assistant
6 Years 11 Months- Managed daily law office operations and streamlined office workflow to support attorney efficiency.
- Handled scheduling, client communications, and correspondence to ensure timely responses and client satisfaction.
- Assisted attorneys with legal documents and administrative duties.
- Maintained confidential client files and office records, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Supervised and trained administrative staff.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
HIPAA compliance
Professional confidentiality
Electronic file management
Document preparation
Scheduling/Planning
Microsoft Office Suite
Electronic filing
Quick learner
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant (Hybrid)
THE SHAMY LAW FIRM
01.2010 - CurrentRead More
Legal Assistant
SHAMY, SHIPERS & LONSKI
07.2009 - 01.2010Read More
Office Manager / Legal Assistant
LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL J. GRIMALDI
08.2002 - 07.2009Read More
High School Diploma
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