CHRISTINE PYKE
Carriere,MS
Summary
To secure a position with a reputable company offering growth and advancement opportunities. Knowledgeable Legal Secretary with solid background in legal support and document management. Demonstrated success in assisting attorneys with research, drafting, and case preparation. Proven ability to manage caseloads and maintain confidentiality while compiling comprehensive legal documentation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Thornhill Law Firm, A PLC
Slidell, Louisiana
06.2011 - 10.2019
- Assisted with class action, domestic, personal injury, and civil cases
- Processed BP economic loss and medical claims
- Conducted legal research using Westlaw
- Drafted correspondence and pleadings
- Filed pleadings manually and electronically in state and federal courts
- Summarized medical records and prepared settlement demands
- Prepared discovery requests and responses
- Prepared for and assisted at trials and mediations
- Met with clients for case handling and interviewed prospective clients
- Handled incoming calls and mail
- PC Knowledge: Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Adobe, Acrobat, Westlaw, Microsoft Outlook, Verdict, Excel
Legal Secretary
Alan M. Black, Attorney at Law
Slidell, Louisiana
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Researched law using LexisNexis and Fastcase
- Composed correspondence and pleadings for domestic, criminal, personal injury, and miscellaneous matters
- Prepared for and assisted at trial
- Interviewed witnesses and met with clients
- Filed pleadings with the Clerk of Court
- Scheduled consultations, meetings, depositions, and mediations
- Managed accounts payable and receivable and payroll
- Trained new employees and handled purchasing
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and transcribed dictations
- PC Knowledge: Windows 2000, Microsoft Word, Quicken, Quick Books, Excel, Fastcase, LexisNexis
Legal Secretary
Jane L. Triola, Attorney at Law
Pearl River, Louisiana
11.2007 - 08.2009
- Researched Louisiana law using Fastcase
- Composed pleadings and correspondence for domestic, personal injury, and probate matters
- Assisted in trial preparation
- Met with clients to assist with discovery and other matters
- Filed pleadings with the Clerk of Court
- Scheduled consultations, meetings, depositions, and mediations
- Managed accounts payable, receivable, sales tax, and payroll
- PC Knowledge: Word Perfect X3, Time Slips, Quick Books, Quatro Pro X3
Legal Secretary
Charles Branton, Attorney at Law
Slidell, Louisiana
05.2001 - 03.2004
- Drafted pleadings for domestic, criminal, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and miscellaneous matters
- Filed pleadings with the Clerk of Court
- Scheduled consultations, meetings, depositions, and mediations
- Created client files and handled purchasing
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and transcribed dictations
- Handled incoming calls and organized client folders
- PC Knowledge: Windows ME, Timeslips, Quick Books, PC Law
Receptionist / Litigation Assistant
Michael Hingle & Associates Law Firm
Slidell, Louisiana
03.2000 - 05.2001
- Created client files
- Paid miscellaneous fees and expenses
- Compiled claim information
- Scheduled appointments and processed incoming calls on a nine-line telephone system
- PC Knowledge: Windows 98, Time Matters, Law Firm Management
Education
High School Diploma -
Slidell High School
Slidell, LADelgado Community College
Slidell, LAPearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSSkills
- Litigation Support Expert with 18 years of experience in law firms, specializing in comprehensive litigation preparation and advanced court procedures
- Demonstrated mastery in managing complex document lifecycles, monitoring critical deadlines, and ensuring seamless e-filing across various jurisdictions
- Exceptional communicator and detail-oriented professional, proven to thrive under high-pressure, while maintaining a high degree of precision and independence
- Expert knowledge of legal processes, including e-discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial procedures
- Skilled in monitoring court calendars and ensuring strict adherence to filing and discovery deadlines
- Proficient in preparing, managing, and organizing massive volumes of electronic and physical legal documents
- Advanced skills in litigation software, e-filing systems, and document management platforms
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and high-stress environments with minimal supervision
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Thornhill Law Firm, A PLC
06.2011 - 10.2019
Legal Secretary
Alan M. Black, Attorney at Law
08.2009 - 05.2011
Legal Secretary
Jane L. Triola, Attorney at Law
11.2007 - 08.2009
Legal Secretary
Charles Branton, Attorney at Law
05.2001 - 03.2004
Receptionist / Litigation Assistant
Michael Hingle & Associates Law Firm
03.2000 - 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Slidell High School
Delgado Community College
Pearl River Community College