Elizabeth B. Rhodes
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Senior Legal Secretary with extensive experience in executive support and complex scheduling at the Office of the Attorney General. Expertise in managing confidential information and preparing comprehensive reports to enhance workflow efficiency. Proficient in virtual conference technology and adept at coordinating multi-priority tasks for effective legal team support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Secretary
Office of the Attorney General
Richmond, USA
09.2019 - Current
- Provide confidential, high-level administrative support to 14 attorneys across several units, managing workflow, communications, and priority deadlines.
- Serve as a central point of contact for internal teams, outside agencies, and leadership on all case-related communications.
- Coordinate complex scheduling, meeting logistics, room preparation, and technology setup for virtual and in-person meetings and hearings.
- Prepare weekly reports summarizing attorney activity for review by the Attorney General.
- Manage travel arrangements, including booking, rental coordination, and post-travel financial processing.
- Oversee case file management, trial preparation, document organization, and confidential evidence handling with discretion and accuracy.
- Assist with organization of public meetings and provide support with virtual meeting technology setup and troubleshooting.
Criminal Paralegal
McDonald, Sutton & Duval
Richmond, USA
04.2008 - 08.2019
- Conducted legal research and drafted motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence.
- Reviewed police reports, indictments, and evidence to support defense strategy and case preparation.
- Assisted attorneys with trial logistics, including exhibits, witness lists, and courtroom materials.
- Maintained communication with clients, investigators, and expert witnesses while upholding confidentiality.
- Managed court filings ensured compliance with Virginia criminal procedure and tracked deadlines.
- Prepared documents for appeals and post-conviction relief.
- Organized and maintained large volumes of case files across multiple criminal matters simultaneously.
Education
Bachelor’s - Criminology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12-2026
General Studies Diploma -
Mills E. Godwin High School
Richmond, VASkills
- Executive and administrative support
- Complex scheduling and calendar management
- Virtual conference technology
- Travel coordination and logistics
- Confidential information management
- Report preparation and correspondence
- Multi-priority workflow coordination
- Meeting planning and setup
- Legal writing and document preparation
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Legal Secretary
Office of the Attorney General
09.2019 - Current
Criminal Paralegal
McDonald, Sutton & Duval
04.2008 - 08.2019
Bachelor’s - Criminology
University of Alabama
General Studies Diploma -
Mills E. Godwin High School