Emily Schneider
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant and Secretary with a strong work ethic and proven strengths in case management support and clerical duties. Strong multi-tasker skilled at managing high-volume, complex caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines and performing primary reception duties. Persistent and resourceful problem solver with excellent communication skills. Highly experienced working with clients through every stage of their case, including intake, discovery and pretrial preparation. Frequently coordinated arrangements for expert depositions and trial testimony.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Secretary
Ronald Schneider, Attorney at Law, P.A.
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
Legal Assistant
Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, LLP
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided administrative support services for senior partners and firm associates for various types of civil litigation.
- Maintained master calendar for client appointments and court appearances.
- Drafted wide breadth of legal documents, including interrogatories and admissions requests.
- Revised documents, submitted billable hours and coordinated court documentation for timely filings.
- Provided administrative support to assist attorneys in preparation for mediation.
- Submitted electronic filings including notices of service of discovery and other pleadings.
- Knowledgeable about the format and the purpose of pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibits.
- Prepared correspondence and documents directly from dictation.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices Of Jerry K. Levy, P.A.
08.2013 - 11.2019
- Acted as the office manager, legal assistant and receptionist for two highly experienced trial attorneys for just under seven years.
- Case type experience includes Civil, Family Law, Probate and some Federal filing.
- Oversaw filing of pleadings using the Kansas E-Flex Electronic Filing System and the District Court CM/ECF System.
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
- Experienced with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, Quicken and Excel.
- Diligently performed administrative tasks including telephone reception, greeting clients and handling travel arrangements.
- Handled office equipment and telephone/internet malfunctions.
- Prepared all office mailings including legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Developed and filed pleadings, statements and legal briefs using established office formats.
- Managed communication with courts regarding status of motions and orders.
- Prepared and filed summons and service of subpoenas.
- Drafted pleadings, motions and orders as directed by attorneys.
- Provided all administrative, clerical and day-to-day support services for two attorneys.
- Managed master calendar for attorneys including scheduling client/attorney appointments, court appearances, depositions and docketing case management deadlines.
- Independently composed routine letters of correspondence.
- Drafted settlement statements.
- Gathered and organized pretrial discovery, records and evidence, including expert and deposition materials.
- Organized and prepared exhibits for trial.
- On occasion assisted attorneys during court proceedings.
- Drafted a wide variety of discovery including interrogatories, requests for production and requests for admissions.
- Observed strict privacy laws such as HIPAA to prevent information breaches and kept strict client confidentiality.
Sales Associate
Weaver's Department Store
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs.
- Opened and closed the store, which included counting cash drawers and making bank deposits.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately.
File Clerk
Douglas County District Attorney
04.2008 - 07.2011
- Organized and maintained law libraries, documents and case files.
- Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
Sales Associate
My Father's Daughter
04.2008 - 07.2011
- Opened and closed the store, which included counting cash drawers and making bank deposits.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
- Kept the showroom clean and maintained neat, orderly product displays.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
- Attended full time and part time.
- Planning on getting my Associate’s.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- High speed typist - over 100 words per minute
- Superb time management
- Results- and detail-oriented
- Client relationship management
- Office and case management
- Personal Injury, Civil, Family and Probate law familiarity
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Secretary - Ronald Schneider, Attorney at Law, P.A.
01.2022 - 11.2023
Legal Assistant - Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, LLP
12.2019 - 03.2020
Legal Assistant - Law Offices Of Jerry K. Levy, P.A.
08.2013 - 11.2019
Sales Associate - Weaver's Department Store
06.2011 - 05.2013
File Clerk - Douglas County District Attorney
04.2008 - 07.2011
Sales Associate - My Father's Daughter
04.2008 - 07.2011
Johnson County Community College - Some College (No Degree),
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