Cheryl hereford

Legal Assistant

Samuel R. Brown II, PLLC

Virginia Beach, Virginia

01.2025 - Current

Prepared legal documents and correspondence for attorney review.
Managed case files and organized legal records efficiently.
Assisted clients with inquiries and maintained communication.
Filed documents with courts and ensured compliance with deadlines.
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive client information diligently.
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.
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.
Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
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.
Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.