Deborah Miklja
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated, results-driven legal professional with extensive experience in preparing and filing legal documents. Known for strong organizational skills and attention to detail, contributing to improved workflow and communication within legal teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.
Chicago, Illinois
07.2011 - 06.2026
- Prepared and e-filed legal documents for Illinois and Indiana circuit and federal courts.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as releases, routine motions, discovery requests and answer templates.
- Managed attorneys' calendars, organized files, prepared correspondence, and obtained necessary signatures.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Transcribed legal dictation using digital recording equipment to create accurate written documents.
Legal Secretary
Latham & Watkins, LLP
Chicago, IL
10.1998 - 02.2009
- Facilitated preparation of correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and legal documents for attorneys and paralegals in finance and corporate departments.
- Organized trial exhibits and assembled jury instructions, supporting paralegals in trial preparation.
- Managed incoming calls from clients and attorneys.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Certification
- Certificate in Business Law - Wright Junior College, 1998
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd.
07.2011 - 06.2026
Legal Secretary
Latham & Watkins, LLP
10.1998 - 02.2009