Daniel Westphal
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Legal Assistant with extensive experience at the IRS, excelling in legal research and document preparation. Proven ability to maintain client confidentiality while delivering exceptional administrative support. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and effective communication, contributing to streamlined case management and enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
Las Vegas, NV
10.2008 - 04.2025
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
Education
Commercial Driver's License
American Institute of Technology (AIT)
Las Vegas, NV02-2005
Maintenance Data Analysis
Air Force Technical Schools
Shepherd AFB, TX01-1996
Aerospace GE Maintenance
Air Force Technical School
Chanute AFB, IL04-1982
Skills
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Case management
- Database management
- Proofreading documents
- Client confidentiality
- Administrative support
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Office organization
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
10.2008 - 04.2025
Commercial Driver's License
American Institute of Technology (AIT)
Maintenance Data Analysis
Air Force Technical Schools
Aerospace GE Maintenance
Air Force Technical School
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