Erin Dever
Calera,AL
Summary
Legal professional with strong focus on administrative and clerical support in fast-paced environments. Skilled in managing legal documents, coordinating schedules, and maintaining confidentiality. Team-oriented, adaptable, and driven by results. Known for reliability and effective communication, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Managed legal documentation and correspondence with precision and confidentiality.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments, meetings, and court dates for attorneys.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials, depositions and hearings.
- Facilitated clear communication between clients and attorneys by acting as a liaison to ensure all parties were informed of updates or changes.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents including pleadings, contracts, and motions.
- Proficient with PACER and Alacourt.
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the office.
- Kept office efficient and organized by managing tasks such as supply restocking and general upkeep without oversight.
Senior Legal Assistant
MONTLICK & ASSOCIATES
Atlanta, GA
06.2013 - 04.2024
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Prepared settlement documents, affidavits, letters of representation and other legal documents for each case.
- Conducted medical bill and records requests for each case.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
- Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
- Liaised with clients to provide updates on case progress and gather necessary information.
- Ensured the successful delivery of outgoing mail and messages.
- Mentored junior staff in legal procedures and best practices, fostering professional development within the team.
Front of House Supervisor
THE HONEYBAKED HAM COMPANY
Atlanta, GA
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Increased productivity through superior customer interaction and work morale through employee functions.
- Created and organized training for new employees. Result: Second highest customer service compliments in district.
- Helped raise lunch revenue from fourth to second in district.
- Met or exceeded catering and retail expectations December 2012-May 2013.
- Answered the telephone and represented the company in a professional and businesslike manner.
- Maintained computerized inventory of all product, supplies, and money.
- Arranged transportation for numerous orders being delivered during same time frames.
- Entered data for reports, production items, shipping, and inventory using Great Plains Applications.
Lead GA Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
DISCOVERY POINT
Cumming, GA
02.2009 - 05.2012
- Produced and executed grade appropriate lesson plans, meeting and exceeding Bright From the Start standards.
- Filed and organized daily reports for 22 students.
- Planned activities using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel to promote growth in all subject areas.
- Used excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with parents, students, and coworkers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Mathematics
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ05-2011
Associate's of Science - Early Childhood Education
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Rome, GA05-2008
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- Legal document preparation
- Customer relationship management
- Office administration
- Organizational efficiency
- Transcription
- Proofreading
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP
04.2024 - 04.2026
Senior Legal Assistant
MONTLICK & ASSOCIATES
06.2013 - 04.2024
Front of House Supervisor
THE HONEYBAKED HAM COMPANY
05.2012 - 06.2013
Lead GA Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
DISCOVERY POINT
02.2009 - 05.2012
Associate's of Science - Early Childhood Education
GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Mathematics
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX