Legal Assistant
Deborah Powers
Laber & Laber PLC
Marana,AZ
20
years of professional experience
Highly organized legal assistant with a long record of streamlining filings, document control, and office operations. Proven ability to reduce errors, improve retrieval of case records, and support attorneys with billing, trial preparation, and client updates. Ready to contribute strong attention to detail and dependable legal support.
Work History
Legal Assistant
2 Years 9 Months- Prepared pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents with precise formatting and strict adherence to filing requirements.
- Managed attorney calendars, coordinated hearings, and tracked deadlines to support timely case progression.
- Organized client files, maintained case records, and updated matter details for accurate retrieval and review.
- Drafted routine correspondence and requested information from clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Filed documents electronically and in court, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and submission deadlines.
- Reviewed incoming mail, prioritized urgent matters, and routed communications to appropriate legal staff.
- Supported billing preparation, expense tracking, and administrative tasks for efficient office operations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Streamlined office operations and reduced retrieval time by implementing efficient filing system for both physical and digital records.
- Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Contributed to client retention by delivering exceptional support services and maintaining high levels of satisfaction.
- Facilitated client meetings and consultations, ensuring all necessary documentation was prepared and available for attorney review.
- Contributed to positive work environment by offering comprehensive support to attorneys and staff, including document management and meeting coordination.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating trial logistics.
Legal Assistant
16 Years 11 Months- Supported discovery responses, document production, and collection of case materials.
- Handled high-volume workload while keeping strict attention to detail on tasks such as drafting pleadings and summarizing depositions accurately.
- Helped move legal matters toward timely resolution by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Improved administrative processes to increase efficiency in caseload handling, reduce paperwork backlog, and support timely completion of tasks.
- Optimized document management processes, leading to quicker access to critical information during case preparation.
- Ensured compliance with legal procedures and court requirements through diligent monitoring and application of rules.
- Increased team efficiency by coordinating schedules, managing court dates, and ensuring timely filing of legal documents.
- Improved client satisfaction with prompt and effective communication regarding case updates and inquiries.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Prepared pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents with precise formatting and strict adherence to filing requirements.
- Managed attorney calendars, coordinated hearings, and tracked deadlines to support timely case progression.
- Organized client files, maintained case records, and updated matter details for accurate retrieval and review.
- Drafted routine correspondence and requested information from clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Filed documents electronically and in court, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and submission deadlines.
- Reviewed incoming mail, prioritized urgent matters, and routed communications to appropriate legal staff.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Contributed to client retention by delivering exceptional support services and maintaining high levels of satisfaction.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness lists, and coordinating trial logistics.
Skills
Legal document preparation
Document drafting
Document filing
Document management
Litigation support
Legal correspondence
Court filing
Legal/Court processes
Client communication
Client relations
Client service and support
Client support
Case management
Client assistance
Legal document notarization
Legal compliance
Legal terminology
Civil law
Criminal law
Administrative support
Administrative assistance
Task prioritization
Workload management
Scheduling/Planning
Calendar management
Schedule coordination
Client relationship management
File organization
Document control
Document control support
Document preparation
Document editing
Writing and editing
Proofreading
Correspondence
Legal transcription services
Interview transcription
Billing statements
Legal billing software
Legal professional organization
Document oversight
MS Office proficiency
Organizational efficiency
Attention to detail
Effective multitasking
Deadline monitoring
Critical thinking
Data management
MS Office proficiency
Document management
Customer service
Exceptional telephone etiquette
Relationship building
Work prioritization
Order and request filing
Legal expertise
Deadline monitoring
Legal correspondence
Correspondence writing
Schedule coordination
Filing system organization
Legal procedures
Timeline
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