Cristy Samuels Walter
Metairie,LA
Summary
Accomplished Legal Secretary responsible with providing administrative support to several attorneys, with a proven track record at Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, adept in document management and court procedures. Excelled in coordinating legal filings and enhancing departmental efficiency through exceptional communication and multitasking skills. Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office and maintaining high confidentiality standards, contributing to a collaborative work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett
New Orleans, LA
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated court filings including scheduling hearings, filing deadlines and calendaring events.
- Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
- Organized case files by creating and maintaining document filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Opened new client files and new matters.
- Composed and revised legal documents, letters, depositions and court documents.
- Routed contracts, agreements and invoices through proper signature process.
- Processed invoices, subpoenas, and incoming mail.
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
- Processed electronic or physical court filings for attorney's practice.
Legal Scheduler
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett
New Orleans, LA
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Drafted, edited and finalized legal documents such as Deposition and IME Notices.
- Maintained attorney calendars by keeping track of appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
- Scheduled depositions, mediations and arbitrations with parties involved in litigation cases.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI08-2021
Skills
- Document filing with Federal & State Courts
- Exceptional communication skills
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Document Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook)
- Knowledge of Court Procedures and Rules
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett
05.2023 - Current
Legal Scheduler
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett
06.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Business Management
Herzing University
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