Christina Chartier
Austin
Summary
Driven, detail-oriented individual with over 12 years clerical and legal assistance experience, possessing an exceptional ability to draft and organize documents in a fast paced environment. Possesses soft skills, such as communication, adaptability, interpersonal skills and teamwork. Strong work ethic and remarkable ability to work under pressure. Excellent multi-tasker.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Administrative Office Manager
Sheridan Family Law
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Overseeing office supplies, equipment maintenance, and vendor contracts
Legal Assistant/Intake Coordinator
Evans Family Law Group
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Schedule and coordinate hearings, mediations, and appointments for all attorneys and paralegal staff
- Download and organize client and opposing party's production and disclosures for spreadsheets for Motions to Compel and shortfall letters
- Provide litigation support by requesting certified documents and case files from Travis and contiguous counties
- Prepare exhibits and assist with trial prep for attorneys and paralegals
Legal Assistant
Bell County District Attorney's Office
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Prepare and file felony indictments and present to the Assistant District Attorney for review and approval
- Prepare Court files for presentation to the Grand Jury
- Prepare subpoenas for all agencies in Bell County for document production, and upon receipt, organize documents for presentation to the Grand Jury
- Prepare all fugitive complaints for the extradition of out-of-state defendants
- Prepare all notices for Writ of Appeals for appellate attorney
Legal Assistant
Corbin, Stapler & Clapper Attorneys
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Reviewed case files and reported case progress to clients
- Filed all court documents and legal pleadings with Court clerk at the direction of the attorneys
- Managed accounts and client records while practicing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Draft various legal documents, including petitions, motions, orders, and discovery documents
- Conduct redaction and indexing of documents
- Categorize documents by subject matter, prepare a chronology of facts and create production charts
Receptionist
Corbin, Stapler & Clapper Attorneys
04.2013 - 02.2017
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments
- Greeted clients and visitors professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for attorneys
- Collect client payments and return to the administrative department
File Clerk
Corbin, Stapler & Clapper Attorneys
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
- Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, which resulted in better retrieval efficiency
- Maintained client files in an organized and professional manner, to include destruction of files after representation
Education
High school diploma -
Copperas Cove High School
Skills
- Official Notary of the Public
- Client service and support
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Calendar Management
- Case management
- Litigation support
- Legal research
- Office administration
- E-filing systems for court submissions
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Administrative Office Manager
Sheridan Family Law
02.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant/Intake Coordinator
Evans Family Law Group
10.2022 - 02.2024
Legal Assistant
Bell County District Attorney's Office
11.2020 - 10.2022
Legal Assistant
Corbin, Stapler & Clapper Attorneys
02.2017 - 04.2018
Receptionist
Corbin, Stapler & Clapper Attorneys
04.2013 - 02.2017
File Clerk
Corbin, Stapler & Clapper Attorneys
09.2011 - 04.2013
High school diploma -
Copperas Cove High School
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