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Emily Burns
Legal Assistant
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Capable and perceptive Legal Assistant with ten years of litigation experience in fast paced and diverse areas of law. Highly skilled at multitasking and thrives in high pressure environments. Successful in managing complex scheduling, office administration and special project support. Always prepared to face new tasks with effectiveness and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Calendar Clerk
Sims, Lawrence & Arruti
Roseville, CA
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Maintained all aspects of litigation calendaring, up to and including trials, in a busy civil insurance defense law firm.
- Reviewed and docketed all incoming and outgoing correspondence, discovery, motions, orders and other pertinent documents requiring docketing and tracking.
- Scheduled court appearances, client meetings, depositions, and other attorney engagements for three managing partners and ten associates.
Legal Assistant
Universal & Shannon LLP
Roseville, CA
03.2016 - 06.2020
- Provided litigation, trial, and administrative support for team of attorneys in a civil litigation firm defending multiple well known auto manufacturers in lemon law cases involving their vehicles.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
Legal Assistant
Hallett, Zerillo & Whipple PA
Portland, ME
03.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted in all aspects of case management for managing partners and two associates in a boutique firm handling criminal defense in State and Federal courts, family law, medical malpractice, probate, personal injury, DUIs, traffic infractions and more.
- Prepare for, attend and assist attorneys in State and Federal court criminal trials, while maintaining a full caseload.
- Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
Legal Assistant
Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman PA
Portland, ME
04.2011 - 03.2013
- Provided secretarial and administrative support to two partners and one associate attorney in a mid-size firm handling civil litigation, real estate law, immigration law, corporate law, bankruptcy, probate and estate planning.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Manage and maintain all calendars and scheduling for each attorney, as well as assisting with trial preparation and court appearances.
- Manage and maintain corporate records, including filing annual reports with the Secretary of State for over fifty client owned companies.
- Draft and prepare various immigration petitions such as visas, applications for asylum for filing with USCIS.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponderosa High School
Shingle Springs, CA 08.2001 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Heald College
Roseville, CA 10.2007 - 10.2009
Skills
Docket management
Client relations
Time management
Litigation support
Transcription and dictation
Verbal and written communication
Case management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
Google Suite
Video conferencing platforms (ie Zoom)
Adobe Acrobat DC
ECF/PACER
Timeline
Calendar Clerk
Sims, Lawrence & Arruti
06.2020 - 10.2020
Legal Assistant
Universal & Shannon LLP
03.2016 - 06.2020
Legal Assistant
Hallett, Zerillo & Whipple PA
03.2013 - 10.2015
Legal Assistant
Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman PA
04.2011 - 03.2013
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Heald College
10.2007 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Ponderosa High School
08.2001 - 05.2005