Christie Coleman Stiltner
Vansant,VA
Summary
Focused Legal Secretary successful at leveraging polished communication skills and technical aptitude. Exhibiting knowledge of legal terminology and proper law office protocols. Pays attention to details when managing court filing procedures and deadlines. Positive relationships with court officials, colleagues and law enforcement members. Motivated to learn.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Secretary
Buchanan County Commonwealth's Attorney Office
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
- Scheduled and made appointments for four attorneys.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Composed orders, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
- Conducted research on legal cases and prepared summaries for attorneys.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Analyzed evidence gathering and presentation for court cases.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Legal Secretary
Kim Boyd Hibbitts Law Firm
11.2014 - 01.2021
- Assisted attorney in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Processed appeals, motions, discoveries, and court reporter pleadings.
- Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
- Entered new cases into company database (Abacus Law).
- Created, indexed and maintained client binders.
- Scheduled appointments, teleconferences and appearances.
- Answered and directed calls.
- Accurately handled data entry for over 200 active clients into company-based software.
- Prepared wills, deeds, adoption and divorce decrees under supervision of attorney.
- Executed time sheets into Abacus Law Accounting software.
Cashier
Prater's Too
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Cashier
Eddie's Exxon
02.2005 - 07.2011
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory.
Education
Certificate - Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VA5 2019
No Degree - General Studies
Southwest Virginia Community College
Richlands, VACosmetology/Instructor License - Cosmetology
Bristol School of Hair Design
Bristol, VA6 2002
High School Diploma -
Grundy High School
Grundy, VA4 1997
Skills
- Criminal/Civil Law
- Case & Document Management
- Proficient in Abacus Law & Karpel
- Legal Research
- Legal Codes
- National Notary Association
- Typing speed 72 WPM
- Legal Document Preparation & Correspondence
- LexisNexis
- Subpoenas
- Efficient Multi-tasker
- Research & Evidence Collection
Certification
- Certified through Virginia State Police to run background checks
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Buchanan County Commonwealth's Attorney Office
01.2021 - 06.2023
Legal Secretary
Kim Boyd Hibbitts Law Firm
11.2014 - 01.2021
Cashier
Prater's Too
12.2012 - 11.2014
Cashier
Eddie's Exxon
02.2005 - 07.2011
Certificate - Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Southwest Virginia Community College
No Degree - General Studies
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cosmetology/Instructor License - Cosmetology
Bristol School of Hair Design
High School Diploma -
Grundy High School
- Certified through Virginia State Police to run background checks
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