Calvina Keith
Legal Assistant
Brandenburg,KY
Summary
Driven Legal Assistant with 2 years of experience in Criminal and Family law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in Criminal and Family law.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Assistant
Miller And Durham
Radcliff, KY
10.2021 - Current
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
School Bus Driver
Meade County Board Of Education
Brandenburg, KY
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Obeyed federal, Kentucky, and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Maintained KY driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
Food Service Director/School Bus Driver
West Point Board Of Education
West Point, KY
08.2008 - 07.2018
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Worked with qualified chef to diversify menu with new offerings.
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meade County High School
Brandenburg, KY 08.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Fluent in legal terminology
Document preparation
Billing Statements
Legal/Court Processes
Legal compliance
Writing and editing
Case management
Exceptional telephone etiquette
Client service and support
QuickBooks Pro
Scheduling/Planning
Document filing
Official Notary of the Public
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Miller And Durham
10.2021 - Current
School Bus Driver
Meade County Board Of Education
08.2018 - 11.2021
Food Service Director/School Bus Driver
West Point Board Of Education
08.2008 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Meade County High School
08.1994 - 06.1998