Corinne Shinske
St. Clair
Summary
Detail-oriented legal assistant with over 19 years of experience in trusts, estates, and probate matters. Expertise in drafting wills, managing inventory, and coordinating court filings while maintaining strict client confidentiality. Demonstrated success in streamlining document management processes and providing support to attorneys in high-pressure environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Touma Whaling Coury Grout Georgia & Kamidoi, PC
Port Huron
07.2006 - Current
- Filed pleadings with courts while adhering to strict legal deadlines.
- Prepared confidential legal documents and correspondences for estate planning, probate, and foreclosures.
- Coordinated calendars for appointments, depositions, and court hearings to ensure timely and organized legal proceedings.
- Managed phone communications, transcribed dictation, and conducted legal research to facilitate accurate client representation.
- Maintained high-level confidentiality for clients throughout all processes.
- Streamlined document management, improving accessibility and support for attorneys in fast-paced environments.
Legal Secretary
Frank J Forsyth Law Officee
Port Huron
05.2002 - 05.2006
- Prepared highly confidential legal documents and correspondence for diverse law matters.
- Filed pleadings with court, ensuring compliance with all legal procedures.
- Coordinated client communications and scheduled appointments, depositions, and hearings to ensure seamless legal processes.
- Answered phone calls, transcribed dictation, and conducted necessary legal research.
- Trained in filing bankruptcy petitions via ECF system, contributing to improved processing speed.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable; performed weekly banking deposits.
- Tracked office supply inventory and placed orders to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Established personal filing system, minimizing document loss and enhancing retrieval efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Office Administration - Legal Assistant
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI05.2003
High School Diploma -
St. Clair High School
St. Clair, Michigan06.1992
Skills
- Legal document management
- Legal software proficiency
- Adobe Acrobat expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- DocuWare scanning skills
- Microsoft Teams proficiency
- MiFile knowledge
Certification
Notary Public
Affiliations
Vice President of Woman's Life-Chapter 814 St. Clair, MI
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Touma Whaling Coury Grout Georgia & Kamidoi, PC
07.2006 - Current
Legal Secretary
Frank J Forsyth Law Officee
05.2002 - 05.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Office Administration - Legal Assistant
St. Clair County Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Clair High School