Chaye Collier
Detroit
Summary
Self driven and adaptable professional seeking opportunities to leverage my self-driven attitude, rapid learning abilities, and openness to constructive criticism to excel in a dynamic work environment. Committed to continuously expanding my expertise and seizing new opportunities for growth and advancement within the field.
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Public defender office
Fort Lauderdale
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared legal documents for court proceedings and case reviews.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for attorneys.
- Drafted correspondence and filed motions with the court.
- Conducted legal research to support defense strategies and arguments.
- Assisted attorneys during trial preparation and client meetings.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
- Managed scheduling of court dates, hearings, and attorney appointments.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information at all times.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
- Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
COURT REPORTER
Laws Reporting
Fort Lauderdale
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Assigned to a courtroom to record all proceedings and cover any additional courtrooms as needed.
- Accurately timestamp every case heard.
- Obtain names and identify every speaker on the record.
- Monitoring audio always to ensure audio captured is clean and free of any interruptions.
- Take notes to identify times for playback and to aid in transcription.
- Communicate with the Judge and court staff for anything necessary to protect the record.
- Maintain court reporting equipment by performing backups of audio, monitoring battery life of microphones, and any other tasks necessary.
- Perform daily microphone checks.
- Perform daily checks on equipment for court and depositions.
- Obtain documents and any information necessary to ensure an accurate record.
- Obtain Juror List, Witness List, and copy of any audio played in court.
- Remind attorneys to read timestamp into the record before and after every audio played on the record.
- Immediately report any malfunctions to supervisor.
- Assist in training any new reporters.
- Complete a turn in of job through Reporter Base, daily.
- Upload audio daily without fail.
- Scan all documents relating to proceedings.
- Develop and maintain professional relationship with Courtroom staff.
- Remote and In-Person jobs, including but not limited to depositions, sworn statements, and meetings.
- Apply for and obtain a Florida Notary.
- Identify and Swear witnesses, interpreters, and state stipulations on the record.
- Obtain speaker names and identify all parties present.
- Take thorough notes in preparation for a playback request and to aid in transcription.
- Keep account of exhibits being marked and their descriptions.
- Obtain necessary signatures for orders or appearance fees.
- On Record: Obtain orders. Identify who is keeping exhibits, and if the witness wants to read or waive and a contact email.
- Turn in jobs through Reporter Base with accurate start and end times and specify any instructions or communication for orders.
- Attending to any other assignments in the office, including, but not limited to: Proofreading and formatting assignments.
- Identifying times for transcript orders placed.
- Scanning and uploading documents.
- Research and training to improve skillsets.
- Court reporters must be on time and complete their 8-hr. schedule. Any deviations must be approved by your supervisor.
- Maintain uniforms to be worn in the courtroom and in the office.
- Communicate in assignments chat, or to a supervisor, for proofreading assignments.
- Accurately proofread transcripts with audio for a verbatim record.
- Ask for assistance if you do not understand the subject matter or have a question about what was said on the record.
- Report any discrepancies to assigner.
- Upload finalized transcript to Reporter Base.
- Assignments may vary at the discretion of organizational needs and requirements of the role at the time.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Hallandale High School
Hallandale beach, FloridaPARALEGAL CERTIFICATION -
Post university
OnlineSkills
- Customer service
- Live chat
- Customer support
- Typing
- Editing
- Negotiation
- Writing Skills
- Public notary
- Microsoft
- Listening skills
- Data entry
- Training
- Multitasking
- Public speaking
- Flexible
- Legal terminology
- Trial preparation
- Courtroom procedures
- Legal research
- Drafting legal documents
- Organizing legal documents
- Maintaining legal records
- Scheduling appointments
- Managing case files
- Preparing case summaries
- Fast-paced legal environment
Certification
Paralegal certification
Driving License
Class D, 8 years
Timeline
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Public defender office
09.2024 - 05.2025
COURT REPORTER
Laws Reporting
11.2022 - 08.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Hallandale High School
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION -
Post university