Heather Murphy
Killen,AL
Summary
Motivated and determined, proficient in Microsoft, strong communication skills, multi-tasking, and I am a fast learner.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Burch Law Firm
Florence, Alabama
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys attending out-of-town conferences or depositions.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12-2025
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School
Lexington, Alabama05-2002
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Document management
- Effective communication
- Microsoft office
- Administrative assistance
- Scheduling/Planning
- Confidentiality
- Legal/Court processes
- Document control
- Motion preparation
- Legal document preparation
- Payroll processing
- Fast learner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Burch Law Firm
06.2015 - 11.2017
MBA - Business Administration
University of North Alabama
High School Diploma -
Lexington High School