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Linda C. Abattam

Pflugerville,Texas

Summary

A highly efficient legal assistant with over six years of experience and extensive knowledge of the official procedures and support required in the legal environment. My organizational skills combined with an aptitude of collaborative work allow me to meaningfully contribute to growing The Law Office OF Gary Bledsoe & Associates reputation for providing clients and people with positive legal experiences. Skills Exceptional Telephone Etiquette Office Equipment Data Entry Document Preparation Lexis Nexus & Westlaw Organizational Skills Time Management Civil Law Personal Injury Law Communication Administrative Support Attention To Detail Legal Research Analysis Skills Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Gary Bledsoe & Associates
Austin, Texas
09.2017 - Current
  • I initiated and was responsible for drafting, preparing, and editing legal documents including motions, briefs, petitions, and subpoenas to support legal processes and court proceedings
  • Accurately entered data entry for roughly 70 clients into computer based software
  • I managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for a law firm consisting of four lawyers
  • Researched various laws and regulations also delivered analysis and assessments to lawyers
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.

Legal Secretary

Texas Department Of Transportation
Austin, Texas
01.2010 - 05.2016
  • I executed and reviewed all legal documents to ensure the accuracy of all data and maintained also managed confidential case files and records
  • I answered email and phone inquiries about issues of Civil Law and Personal Injury Law
  • Continually served as a helpful and enthusiastic legal secretary with a proven track record of doing work in a timely and professional manner
  • Acted and completed the task as a liaison between attorneys and clients
  • Photocopied all correspondence, documents, and other printed materials.

Judicial Law Clerk Analyst

Texas Commission on
Austin, Texas
06.2004 - 07.2006
  • Conducted legal research and analysis on criminal and civil cases including HIPPA
  • Conducted legal research and analyzed legal issues before the court presented recommendations
  • Attended court sessions to hear oral arguments concerning legal questions
  • Researched laws, court documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court
  • I made it a priority attended trials and writing down notes of testimony
  • Researched various probate and family law issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

Huston Tillotson University

Skills

  • MS Office Proficient
  • Multi-Line Switchboard

Timeline

Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Gary Bledsoe & Associates
09.2017 - Current

Legal Secretary

Texas Department Of Transportation
01.2010 - 05.2016

Judicial Law Clerk Analyst

Texas Commission on
06.2004 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice

Huston Tillotson University
Linda C. Abattam