Christi Fonfara
Littleton,CO
Summary
Driven Legal Assistant with 1 year of experience in civil litigation, estate planning, probate, and family law. Highly skilled at multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and managing office systems and deadlines to complete projects on time and efficiently. Committed to accuracy through thorough review and proofreading before filing legal documents or engaging in correspondence with clients, courts, and attorneys.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Kelly B. Campbell, P.C.
04.2023 - Current
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Program Manager
Media Star promotions
05.2019 - 02.2023
- As the Program Manager for the Indianapolis market and later the Denver market, I was responsible for managing a team of between 10-20 employees at a marketing company
- My responsibilities included interviewing, training, and developing all employees, interacting with colleagues and clients from around the country through oral and written communication, and creating and implementing strategic, market-specific directives to meet goals set forth by the client in a timely manner
- Additionally, data collection and analysis allowed me to monitor the market’s performance against the goals and make independent decisions to enhance and improve operations for optimal efficiency and results.
Brand ambassador
Media star Promotions
09.2014 - 05.2019
- As a Brand Ambassador for a marketing company, I worked at a wide variety of locations where a client’s products were sold to directly engage potential customers
- This involved significant face-to-face interactions with consumers from all types of backgrounds wherein the value of the products needed to be effectively and efficiently communicated in a short amount of time
- An ability to quickly ascertain a person’s level of interest and needs, present information in a way that would be appealing based on that information, and maintain a positive attitude and professional approach were all crucial to successfully perform in this position.
Education
Paralegal studies -
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO05.2024
Paralegal studies -
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
05.2022
B.A. Screenwriting -
Chapman University
05.2014
Skills
- Proofreading
- Legal Writing
- ICCES, PACER E-Filing
- Legal Research
- Legal Analysis
- Oral and Written Communication
- Timekeeping
- LexisNexis
- Microsoft Office
- DocuSign
- Organization and Time Management
- General Administrative Experience
Accomplishments
Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success, an honors program that identifies and nurtures academic excellence and leadership prowess.
Activities
Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Kelly B. Campbell, P.C.
04.2023 - Current
Program Manager
Media Star promotions
05.2019 - 02.2023
Brand ambassador
Media star Promotions
09.2014 - 05.2019
Paralegal studies -
Arapahoe Community College
Paralegal studies -
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
B.A. Screenwriting -
Chapman University
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