CRYSTAL S. LYLE
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Incline Law Group, LLP
01.2015 - 09.2022
- Experienced Legal Assistant with extensive experience in civil litigation, estate planning, and family law.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits in both California and Nevada Courts.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Paralegal
Stoel Rives, LLP
05.2007 - 09.2014
- For almost eight years I was the senior legal assistant for three attorneys practicing civil litigation, complex civil litigation and class actions claims.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
Legal Assistant
Robert L. Tamietti, Esq.
03.2003 - 03.2007
- I worked for this attorney until he was appointed as a Judge by Governor Grey Davis. While there I assisted with filing bankruptcy actions for various clients and their companies. I was responsible for obtaining and inputting all assets, debts, liabilities, etc., into the bankruptcy petitions and then tracking the action until its discharge.
- I also assisted in drafting leases and maintaining the files for a large commercial HOA in Truckee, California.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Douglas Prouty
04.1993 - 02.2003
- For over 10 years I worked as a family law legal assistant in a fast paced office. My duties included acting as the main point of contact for all incoming inquiries for legal assistance, formatting, proofreading and filing pleadings with the Court, and meeting with clients to obtain case information. I also worked for Wallace Stevens, Esq. in the same office preparing estate planning documents. I also prepared and filed pleadings in his probate cases.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task.
Education
Associate of Science - Legal
Heald Business College
Rancho Cordova, CA04.1993
Skills
- Considerable knowledge of legal terminology
- Litigation Support
- Document filing
- Legal Compliance
- Legal Transcription
- Exhibit preparation
- Discovery Management
- Corporate Law
- Understanding of E-Filing in both California and Nevada Courts
- Excellent Time Management Capabilities
- Able to perform work with minimal instructions
- Proficient in MS Office as well as Adobe Acrobat
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Paralegal
Incline Law Group, LLP
01.2015 - 09.2022
Paralegal
Stoel Rives, LLP
05.2007 - 09.2014
Legal Assistant
Robert L. Tamietti, Esq.
03.2003 - 03.2007
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Douglas Prouty
04.1993 - 02.2003
Associate of Science - Legal
Heald Business College
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