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Donice Alford
Rogers
Summary
Legal professional with focus on litigation support, prepared to provide comprehensive assistance in legal proceedings. Known for precision in document preparation and efficient case management. Reliable team player who adapts to changing case requirements and contributes to successful outcomes through effective communication and organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
12.2019 - Current
- Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and attorney positions.
- Enhanced attorney efficiency by summarizing depositions transcripts accurately and concisely.
- Improved case management efficiency by organizing and maintaining electronic files and databases.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information adhering to professional ethics guidelines rigorously at all times.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, hearings, and meetings for seamless communication between parties involved in a case.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for Medical Malpractice cases.
Legal Assistant
Cody Allison & Associates
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Left to return to defense work
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining up-to-date case files, both physical and electronic formats.
- Assisted in obtaining key evidence through subpoenaing records from various sources such as financial institutions or medical providers.
- Drafted clear and concise correspondence on behalf of attorneys to clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for personal injury cases.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
- Assisted in securing favorable settlements for clients by drafting persuasive settlement proposals and negotiating terms.
- Organized and maintained detailed case calendar, ensuring all deadlines were met without fail.
Legal Assistant
Howard Tate Sowell Wilson Leathers & Johnson
01.2006 - 10.2018
- Left firm due to attorneys retiring
- 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.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
- Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tara High School
Baton Rouge, LA05-1977
Skills
- Microsoft 365 Platform
- Imanage Document Management System
- Pro Law
- UKG Pro
- WebEx
- Zoom
- Pitney Bowes – Send Pro
- Chrome River
- Aderant
- Sales Force
- E-filing in various Jurisdictions
- Qualified as Remote Notary
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Court filings
- Client communication
- Document organization
- Drafting pleadings
- Notary public
- File maintenance
- Legal terminology
- Calendar management
- Litigation support
- Document management
- Document filing
- Client confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Court document filing
Affiliations
- NALS - National Association of Legal Professionals
- National Notary Association
Certification
- Professional Paralegal (PP) - NALS...the association for legal professionals.
- Notary Public – State Government or designated state authority.
- Professional Legal Secretary (PLS) - NALS...the associatio for legal professionals
Interests
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
12.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Cody Allison & Associates
10.2018 - 11.2019
Legal Assistant
Howard Tate Sowell Wilson Leathers & Johnson
01.2006 - 10.2018
- Professional Paralegal (PP) - NALS...the association for legal professionals.
- Notary Public – State Government or designated state authority.
- Professional Legal Secretary (PLS) - NALS...the associatio for legal professionals
High School Diploma -
Tara High School
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