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Cristi McGarey

Chicago,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with a strong background in litigation support, case investigation, and client relations. Experienced in managing high-volume personal injury caseloads, drafting pleadings and legal correspondence, and coordinating deadlines across complex dockets. Proven ability to synthesize legal data, support trial preparation, and streamline processes in fast-paced legal environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Assistant & Case Investigator

Witherite Law Group
11.2022 - 09.2024
  • Drafted pleadings, legal correspondence, and letters of representation
  • Managed deadlines and workflows using case management software
  • Filed documents with courts; ensured compliance with legal procedures
  • Conducted investigations: FOIA requests, conflict checks, background checks, USDOT and police report analysis
  • Requested and preserved surveillance footage from businesses and traffic cameras
  • Compiled detailed case reports and presented findings at team meetings

Divorce Coach

Independent Contractor
01.2018 - 11.2022
  • Guided clients through divorce, custody, and trial preparation processes
  • Developed customized organization tools and co-parenting plans
  • Advised on de-escalation techniques in high-conflict situations
  • Maintained detailed and confidential client documentation

Teacher & Curriculum Writer

Northwest Independent School District
08.2009 - 01.2018
  • Delivered individualized instruction and developed lesson plans aligned with state standards
  • Designed and implemented mathematics curriculum; improved assessment scores by 30%
  • Facilitated teacher workshops and led a team of 20 educators
  • Partnered with school administrators to assess and meet campus needs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Education

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05-2009

Skills

  • Legal Software & Case Management: Filevine, Needles, PACER, Adobe Acrobat Pro (redacting and legal formatting), Microsoft Word (legal formatting), Microsoft Excel (case tracking), Microsoft Outlook (calendar/email)
  • Research & Investigations: Westlaw, LexisNexis, FOIA portals, Social media investigations, USDOT & police report analysis, Background checks & records review
  • Document Management & Collaboration: Dropbox, Google Drive, DocuSign, Adobe Sign, Zoom, Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Excel, Power BI)
  • Administrative & Compliance Support: E-filing & court procedures, pleadings & correspondence drafting, policy limits & insurance docs, task prioritization & team coordination

Timeline

Litigation Assistant & Case Investigator

Witherite Law Group
11.2022 - 09.2024

Divorce Coach

Independent Contractor
01.2018 - 11.2022

Teacher & Curriculum Writer

Northwest Independent School District
08.2009 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Major in Education

Stephen F. Austin State University

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