Elana Newman
Summary
Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Family & Estate Planning Law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Hardworking LAA bringing administrative and legal support expertise. Coordinates meetings and records to help senior legal staff with case needs. Detail-oriented in checking documents and conducting research. Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting high profile attorneys on more than 100 plus successful cases.
Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Paule, Camazine, & Blumenthal, PC
10.2021 - Current
- Notary, Legal assisting, Scheduling and Calendaring, Client relations, Drafting and e-filing, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel Proficient, Case.net Experience, Docketing, Pleadings, Subpoenas, Trial exhibits, and Drafting Experience, Time Management, Teamwork and Organizational Skills
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
Private Nanny
Devorah Ginn
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children, Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room, Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits, Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills, Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Assistant Manager/Server
Billie Jean - Zoe V LLC
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies, Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency, Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction, Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies, Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, provided a weekly typed progress report, and evaluate progress toward goals,
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Server
The Tavern Kitchen and Bar
09.2015 - 11.2017
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business, Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers, Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items, Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages, Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions, Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business
Server
One 19 North Tapas and Wine Bar
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
02.2009 - 06.2013
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations, Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items, Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Forest Park STLCC College
St Louis05.2016
Associate of Arts - Baking and Pastry Arts
Forest Park STLCC College
St Louis05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
B.I.C.C.
Baltimore, MD05.2012
Skills
- Client Service, Support, Relationship Building & Interviewing Clients
- E- Filing, Casenet, Prolaw, & Netdocs Experience
- Legal Document Preparation - Filing and data archiving
- Microsoft; Outlook, Word, & Excel Proficient
- Recordkeeping & Time management
- Documentation and reporting
- Legal Compliance - Legal/Court Processes
- Corporate Law, Data Management, & Advanced Word Processing
- Languages: English, Hebrew
Certification
- Heartsaver CPR/AED, 11/21/2025
- Notary, exp: 11/21/2025
- SERV Safe Food Handler and SERV Safe Alcohol Management Certified
References
- Amy Bender-Levy - Paule, Camazine, & Blumenthal # 314-265-0988
- Allison Worley - Hush Blackwell # 314-520-6328
- Amy Rebecca Johnson - Paule, Camazine, & Blumenthal # 314-791-9569
- Matthew Williams - Law Office of Mat Williams # 314-667-9007
Hobbies and Interests
- Nursing student
- Volunteering at the APA
CASA of St. Louis
I currently volunteer with CASA of St. Louis. CASA, court appointed special advocates,
ensures through the uncertainties, a child who has experienced abuse or neglect is heard and their needs remain a priority.
Languages
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Paule, Camazine, & Blumenthal, PC
10.2021 - Current
Private Nanny
Devorah Ginn
03.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant Manager/Server
Billie Jean - Zoe V LLC
12.2017 - 03.2020
Server
The Tavern Kitchen and Bar
09.2015 - 11.2017
Server
One 19 North Tapas and Wine Bar
07.2013 - 08.2015
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
02.2009 - 06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Forest Park STLCC College
Associate of Arts - Baking and Pastry Arts
Forest Park STLCC College
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
B.I.C.C.
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