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Crystal Keys

Florence,MT

Summary

Knowledgeable Legal Assistant with background in litigation support and document management. Adept at preparing legal documents and assisting attorneys throughout litigation process, ensuring seamless case handling. Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and calendar management.

Background includes pulling records and managing litigation calendars. Excellent communication and planning skills with a hardworking and dedicated nature.

Experienced with legal documentation and litigation procedures, ensuring thorough preparation and management of case files. Utilizes excellent support attorneys and optimize case outcomes. effective communication with team members and clients.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Legal Assistant

Macdonald & Cody, LLP
12.2023 - 05.2025
    • Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
    • Supported attorneys during trials by creating trial exhibits, preparing witness binders, and tracking essential documentation throughout proceedings.
    • Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
    • Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings for seamless communication between parties involved in a case.
    • Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
    • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
    • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
    • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.

Legal Secretary

Konoske Akiyama & Brust, LLP
10.1997 - 12.2023
    • Organized files for court proceedings.
    • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
    • Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
    • Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
    • Provided exceptional customer service when greeting clients and answering phone calls, fostering a welcoming environment.
    • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
    • Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
    • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings.
    • Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
    • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
    • Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
    • Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
    • Maintained and ordered office supplies

Education

High School Diploma -

Monument High School
Twentynine Palms, CA
06.1994

Skills

  • Drafting pleadings
  • Court filings
  • Client communication
  • Document organization
  • Document review
  • Discovery management
  • File maintenance
  • Calendar management
  • Teamwork
  • Court document filing
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Knowledge of Word, WordPerfect, Adobe, Microsoft Outlook and Caret Legal

Timeline

Litigation Legal Assistant

Macdonald & Cody, LLP
12.2023 - 05.2025

Legal Secretary

Konoske Akiyama & Brust, LLP
10.1997 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

Monument High School

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