Amy Faulkner
Legal Assistant
Mary Esther,FL
Summary
Dependable, Driven Legal Assistant with 10 years experience in Criminal Law. Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures. Highly skilled at preparing basic legal documents and pleadings, multitasking and prioritizing tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Assistant
Public Defender's Office
Shalimar, FL
07.2011 - Current
- Open files and scan 1st appearance paperwork, discovery, ect.
- Answer telephones, schedule appointments, court appearances and depositions.
- File court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Maintain all files and paperwork for Baker Act, Mental Health, and Veteran's Courts
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL 08.2003 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Fluent in legal terminology
Advanced word processing
Organizational Efficiency
Client service and support
Scheduling/Planning
Task Prioritization
Criminal law
Document preparation
Legal/Court Processes
Official Notary of the Public
Document filing
Case management
Exceptional telephone etiquette
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Public Defender's Office
07.2011 - Current
No Degree - General Studies
Northwest Florida State College
08.2003 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Fort Walton Beach High School
08.1999 - 05.2003