Carrie Boyd
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Highly qualified Paralegal with more than 10+ years of experience supporting attorneys in fast‑paced legal environments. Proven ability to manage case files, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and correspondence, and coordinate trial preparation. Recognized for discretion in handling confidential matters, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Department of Justice
Burbank, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Managed 50+ case files and maintained organized records for efficient legal document retrieval.
- Drafted legal correspondence and documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Coordinated scheduling for court appearances, client meetings, and attorney consultations.
- Assisted in preparing trial materials, including exhibits and witness lists, enhancing trial readiness.
- Provide ProLaw case management support.
- Transcribe complex machine dictation.
- Prepare travel expense claims.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Reduced errors in legal documents by implementing thorough proofreading processes.
- Trained new staff members on office procedures and best practices, promoting a cohesive team dynamic within the firm.
- Assisted with preparation of trial binders, ensuring lawyers had all necessary materials for court appearances.
Office Manager and Paralegal
Eisner Gorin LLP
Encino, CA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation processes.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking of supplies and timely replenishment.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Coordinate trial preparation including trial binders, witness summaries and exhibits for state and federal cases.
- Resolve and assist in resolution of client issues and questions.
- Draft legal documents including discovery requests, correspondence and pleadings.
- Managed 100+ case files and maintained organized records for efficient retrieval and reference.
- Coordinated scheduling of court appearances, depositions, and client meetings to optimize attorney time.
- Ensured compliance with legal deadlines, monitoring critical timelines to support case progress effectively.
Legal Secretary and Paralegal
Law Offices of Hutton & Khalaf
Pasadena, CA
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Prepared, organized and analyzed more than 100+ misdemeanor and felony cases for court and trial
- Prepare and manage client data including spreadsheets and reports
- Coordinate trial preparation including trial binders, witness summaries and exhibits
- Participate in meetings with defense team for trial preparation including preparing PowerPoint presentation for trial.
- Draft legal documents including discovery requests and responses, correspondence and pleadings
- Conduct legal research for case preparation
- Resolve and assist in resolution of client problems, questions and issues
- Prepare subpoenas and various local and state judicial council forms for court and trial
- Manage, organize and schedule office calendar for attorneys
- Provide support for staff in answering and screening calls
- Coordinate client meetings and handle travel arrangements for attorneys
- Supervise and train interns and other office staff in various legal procedures
- Monitor, screen and respond to emails for attorneys.
- Conferred with clients and conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Scheduled and made appointments for partner attorneys.
- Maintained calendar and tickler system for managing partner.
- Created, indexed and maintained client binders.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Hutton & Wilson
Glendale, CA
05.1999 - 01.2018
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Scheduled and made appointments for 2 attorneys.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
Education
Paralegal Certificate (Litigation Specialist) (ABA approved) - Legal Studies
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01-2003
Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts - History
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-1997
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal writing
- Case Summaries
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Case management
- Document drafting
- Calendar management
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
- Task Prioritization
- Legal and Court Processes
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Department of Justice
03.2024 - Current
Office Manager and Paralegal
Eisner Gorin LLP
02.2023 - 02.2024
Legal Secretary and Paralegal
Law Offices of Hutton & Khalaf
01.2018 - 02.2022
Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Hutton & Wilson
05.1999 - 01.2018
Paralegal Certificate (Litigation Specialist) (ABA approved) - Legal Studies
California State University - Los Angeles
Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts - History
California State University - Los Angeles