Brandi Willett
Wittmann,Arizona
Summary
Proficient in a range of computer programs including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and MyCase, with a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures. Demonstrated management experience and exceptional time management skills, capable of meeting tight deadlines while multitasking effectively. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills enhance both team collaboration and independent work. Knowledgeable in the Rules of Professional Conduct and certified as an Arizona Notary Public.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Paralegal
Guardian Community Law
Ellensburg, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Answering new client calls, conflict screening and scheduling appointments and getting information from clients needed for drafting.
- Drafting of family law documents, motions, orders, declarations notice of hearings, discovery requests and responses.
- Maintaining attorney calendars and case files.
- Record documents with the County, file documents with the Court.
- Scan all documents and maintain efiling system. Scan and email all drafts to clients and opposing counsel.
Family Law Legal Assistant
Elliot, Riquelme & Wilson, LLP.
Redmond, OR
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (e.g., debt and asset lists, witness affidavits, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.)
- Maintaining attorney calendars and case files.
- Scheduling appointments, court appearances, and mediation/deposition hearings.
- Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews.
- Preparing trial notebooks and aiding in assistance in trial settings.
- Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories, and production requests.
Legal Secretary to Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Ellensburg, WA
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Prepare a variety of legal documents, pleading, notices, agreements, contracts memoranda, reports, briefs and legal documents. Ensure documents are consistent with format rules of Superior Court, Court of Appeals or Administrative Agencies.
- Review probable cause and supplemental reports, assist case from initial filing to final charging. Correspond with law enforcement officers and staff.
- Manage the distribution of Discovery including redactions, reports, and photos.
- File and record legal documents with the appropriate officials and agencies in a timely manner and ensure correct dissemination to appropriate parties.
- Proofread documents and correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, legal terminology, and format.
- Correspond with and make arrangements for victim and witness interviews and scheduled court hearings, communicate with same regarding any changes in dates.
- Conduct legal research, investigate case facts, and compile factual support for briefs and affidavits.
Family Law Legal Assistant
Law Office of Richard T. Cole
Ellensburg, WA
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Introduced color-coded system that made docket calendar more effective and user friendly.
- Manage a range of confidential records and documents throughout legal proceedings such as litigation, settlement negotiations, depositions, divorce and criminal matters.
- Coordinated logistics and document preparation for court proceedings and meetings. Effectively manage high-volume workload of word processing assignments and court filings.
- Improved the organization and security of both paper and computerized files.
- Implemented new systems and safeguards to protect confidential client information, conflict screening, and firm records.
- Ensured prompt responses to phone/email inquiries and displayed professionalism in all client interactions.
Sr. Legal Assistant for Managing Partner & Associates
Stahancyk, Kent, & Hook P.C.
Bend, OR
08.2008 - 07.2014
- Prepare legal documents and correspondence: pleadings, Child Support Calculations, Requests for Production/Discovery, Interrogatories, Motions, Orders and Affidavits, Adoption pleadings, Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Judgments.
- Draft settlement offers, letters to clients, adverse attorneys, and court personnel.
- Monitor and balance heavy caseloads to ensure deadlines are met.
- Perform client intakes, receptionist duties, process all incoming documentation.
- Work with clients in difficult situations, calendaring, and docketing.
- Gather, review, and organize large quantities of records including medical, insurance, property, and accounting documents.
- Meeting with clients, adverse parties, and witnesses, schedule appointments, pre-trial conferences, trials and depositions, calendaring, and docketing.
- Study and use changing legislation and court rules.
- High focus on detailed client billing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Justice, Sociology
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA01.2008
High School - Spanish
Ellensburg High School
Ellensburg, WA01.2004
Skills
- Case management
- Conflict screening
- E-filing systems
- Legal research
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Team roping, barrel racing and working cowhorse competitively
- Finished top 25 in the worlds greatest horsewoman competition
Timeline
Lead Paralegal
Guardian Community Law
09.2023 - Current
Family Law Legal Assistant
Elliot, Riquelme & Wilson, LLP.
03.2021 - 01.2023
Legal Secretary to Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
02.2019 - 07.2020
Family Law Legal Assistant
Law Office of Richard T. Cole
06.2018 - 02.2019
Sr. Legal Assistant for Managing Partner & Associates
Stahancyk, Kent, & Hook P.C.
08.2008 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Justice, Sociology
Central Washington University
High School - Spanish
Ellensburg High School
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