Erika Newsome
Sahuarita
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with extensive expertise in legal research and documentation, consistently demonstrating professionalism through strong adherence to company policies. Proficient in delivering clear and concise data from both creative and complex research findings, ensuring informed decision-making. Committed to fostering cooperative and supportive relationships with peers, superiors, and clients to drive optimal results and enhance team collaboration. Recognized for a proactive approach that contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Legal Assistant {Contractor}
Amentum
06.2024 - Current
- Established and maintained files and utilized case-tracking databases to ensure all cases were updated accordingly.
- Assisted with requests for legal support action, including managing the warrant mailbox and entering indictments.
- Conducted detailed file intakes and entered information into Caseview and NetDocs.
- Assists AUSAs in the District of Arizona with travel coordination including reserving hotel, airfare, and rental cars.
- Prepared memos and various travel forms needing Executive approval for domestic and foreign travel.
File Clerk {Contractor}
Amentum
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Processing legal documents and auditing documents for accuracy to ensure documents are correct.
- Ensure all cases in CaseView have accurate information before closing out the file electronically.
- Identifying discrepancies in physical files and seeking resolutions to correct the files.
- Maintained physical and computer-based filing systems.
- Compiled and inventoried case files for archival.
Estate Planning Legal Assistant
Leigh Hilton, PLLC
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases for Estate Planning matters.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Created, reviewed, edited and proofread legal paperwork such as, Wills and Trusts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, and trustee for executive leadership.
Customer Service Associate
Samaritan's Purse
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by addressing issues and fostering timely resolution.
- Entered customer interaction details into the computer to track requests, document problems and record solutions offered.
- Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Sales Associate
Target
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted team members when necessary, in handling cash registers, organizing inventory, labeling products, and unloading merchandise.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Teacher Assistant
California Baptist University
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Kept an organized record of all coursework and grades in the online reporting system, Blackboard.
- Various administrative tasks such as making 100+ copies per week, preparing exams and instructional material, and grading coursework.
- Scheduled guest speakers from the Los Angeles Police Department, Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, and the FBI to come and speak to the class. Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
Education
Paralegal Certificate -
Center For Advanced Legal Studies
Houston, TX08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA04.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Case file organization
- Records management
- Legal Research
- Attention to Detail
- Data Confidentiality
- Database research
- CaseView
- Pacer
- Net Docs
- Document filing
Timeline
Paralegal/Legal Assistant {Contractor}
Amentum
06.2024 - Current
File Clerk {Contractor}
Amentum
01.2023 - 06.2024
Estate Planning Legal Assistant
Leigh Hilton, PLLC
12.2019 - 12.2021
Customer Service Associate
Samaritan's Purse
11.2019 - 12.2019
Sales Associate
Target
10.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher Assistant
California Baptist University
01.2014 - 01.2016
Paralegal Certificate -
Center For Advanced Legal Studies
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Baptist University
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