Dedicated Legal Assistant with over 10 years of progressive support tasks and law firm experience. Having worked in diverse practice areas I am eager to bring my skills in drafting documents, managing attorney calendars, correspondence, and organizing files to work for your firm.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
The Morgan Law Group
08.2023 - Current
Manage all invoicing firm wide
Created and maintained a paper and electronic litigation database using CLIO
Used Microsoft Office Suite Software and Adobe Acrobat to edit and draft all legal documents including motions, answers, pleadings, memorandums, et al
Coordinated all conferences, meetings, travel arrangements and appointments via Outlook & Clio
Filed all documents via State and Federal Court in the state of Louisiana
Attorney time entry/billing
Maintained office with regard ordering supplies, schedules, bills, and other administrative tasks as assigned
Office Administrator
Intellectual Property Consulting, LLC
10.2019 - 06.2023
Office Manager & Paralegal for 9 Attorney Intellectual Property Law Firm.
Edited and drafted legal briefs, motions, pleadings
Communicated information as needed to clients, counsel, clerks and judges via email, phone or mail.
Managed all billable hours, invoices & accounts receivables/payables via our Clio & LawPay system.
Managed and maintained all calendars, court events, depositions & meetings for all 9 attorneys.
Maintained and organized all filings for court proceedings as needed for each attorney.
Drafted and prepared answers and provided documentation for discovery requests as needed for each case.
Maintained and implemented work processes, flow, policies and work assignments.
Created weekly expense reports.
Filed documents with courts using CM/ECF system.
Drafted & edited subpoenas & located process servers as needed.
Senior Executive Assistant
D. Hilton Associates, Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2019
Senior Executive Assistant for the leader in Credit Union Recruiting, Compensation, Strategic Services and Supplemental Retirement Plans (SERPs).
Assists in analyzing compensation data from credit unions to help provide current and future retirement benefits.
Enhances communication between Departments and the Executive Teams, fostering a sense of teamwork and collaboration.
Provides Administrative and Office Support to the CEO and Top-Level Executives.
Underwriting Assistant
LCI Workers Comp
10.2015 - 02.2019
Underwriting Assistant & Renewal Underwriter for one of the Top Worker’s Comp Companies for the State of Louisiana.
Handled over 4,000 Accounts with over $26 Million in Premium
Promoted Policies for Potential Clients that related to their Workers Comp needs.
Maintained Interaction with Agents and Clients for ongoing support throughout and after the Underwriting Process.
Server
Southside Cafe
04.2011 - 01.2019
Waitress & Barback for a locally owned Restaurant
Typically Served 35 or more customers, nightly, in a high volume, professional manner.
Member of a Cross-Functional team responsible for answering multi phone lines for to go orders, making drinks for bartenders & helping servers with extra duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05.2017
Associate of Science - Humanities
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
12.2015
Skills
TheYoung Insurance Professionals of Louisiana (YIPS Member)
Provides benefits and Services that assist in helping young professionals with developments for careers
National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS Member)
Step-by-Step Program to grow Leadership Skills
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Worlds Largest HR Professional Society, providing resources to HR Professionals