Denise Maples
Hendersonville ,TN
Summary
Proficient legal assistant with expertise in document management and office support. Recognized for maintaining high confidentiality standards while efficiently organizing case files and assisting attorneys in trial readiness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of John C. Maples
El Dorado Hills, California
01.2018 - Current
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for attorney review and client communication.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records within the firm's management system.
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing cases and prepared summaries for attorneys.
- Assisted in trial preparation by compiling evidence and preparing exhibits for court proceedings.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates on case status.
- Scheduled appointments, depositions, and meetings for attorneys to ensure efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop case strategies based on research findings and client input.
- 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.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town conferences or depositions.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
Education
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
American River College
Sacramento, CA03-2003
Skills
- Drafting legal documents
- Legal research
- Document management
- Trial preparation
- Client communication
- Case management
- Client service
- Interviewing clients
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality maintenance
- File organization
- Civil law
- Litigation support
- Document drafting
- Fast learner
- Client support
- Court filing
- Correspondence
- Legal terminology
- Case management support
- Office management
Certification
American Bar Association accredited Paralegal Certificate received 2003
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of John C. Maples
01.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Legal Studies
American River College