Deborah Woolsey
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Resourceful Legal Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in legal research, document drafting, and case management. Excel in communication, time management, and problem-solving to deliver impactful support in fast-paced legal environments.
Skilled Legal Assistant with comprehensive experience in drafting legal documents, managing case files, and performing research. Strong ability to maintain efficient office environment through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated capability in maintaining confidentiality, providing support on complex legal cases, and contributing positively to team efforts.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
SSA/Office Hearings Operation
Denver, CO
03.1991 - 10.2023
- Prepared legal documents for administrative hearings and case evaluations.
- Organized case files and ensured timely access to necessary information.
- Communicated with clients to schedule hearings and gather relevant details.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation needs.
- Managed correspondence between claimants, attorneys, and administrative staff.
- Maintained updated records in compliance with agency regulations and policies.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance office efficiency and workflow processes.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Generated reports summarizing case progress for internal use.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Analyzed data related to cases for use in research or litigation purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Geneseo High School
Geneseo, KS05-1974
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Community College of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- File organization
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Fast learner
- Administrative assistance
- Legal writing
- Legal terminology
Timeline
Legal Assistant
SSA/Office Hearings Operation
03.1991 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Geneseo High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Community College of Denver