Heaven Le
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Corporate law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant/Paralegal
Rolfes Henry, Co., LPA.
04.2023 - Current
- Supporting a managing partner and associate attorney in daily case management tasks by drafting, filing, calendaring, and reviewing legal documents on approximately 100-120 open files
- Liaison between assigned attorneys and clients, opposing counsel, arbitrators, deponents, and other involved parties, averaging a minimum of 250 email inquiries per week
- Drafting outbound documents for attorney review, including Notices, Motions, Proposed Orders, Letters, Subpoenas, Written Discovery, and the like
- Managing office duties by preparing binders, opening and closing files, mailing settlement checks, processing invoices, scheduling events, obtaining experts, and transcribing dictation
- Collaborating on files with staff from remote offices to handle matters under varying jurisdictions (Florida, Louisiana, New York, etc.)
Legal Assistant
Vernis and Bowling P.A.
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Aided managing partner by maintaining files utilizing case management software and physical filing system
- Scheduled hearings, depositions, conference calls, court reporters, translators, inspections, mediations, and travel as needed
- Drafted and filed pleadings, issued subpoenas, mailed settlement checks, closed files, calendared events and deadlines, and billed for attorney time
- Communicated with clients to relay file activity and obtain authority throughout case handling process
- Attended weekly status conference with department to manage responsibilities and upcoming deadlines
Digital Media Assistant
Creative Circus Agency
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Prepared and organized story boards, castings, bookings, call cards, and any other necessary materials for production
- Assisted in developing content for digital and print productions by proofreading copyright
Education
B.S. - Marketing
Florida state university
06.2022
Skills
- Report Writing
- Presentation Development
- Strategic Planning
- Project Oversight
- Social Media Management
- Proofreading
- Strong Problem Solver
Websites
Key Competencies
Limited Working Proficiency (Spanish and Vietnamese), IPM SPSS (Statistical Software), Microsoft Office, Juris Suite, Aderant Total Office, Acuity, CaseGlide, Caret Legal Software, GearPlayer Dictation Software, Adobe Acrobat DC, Self-Motivated, Detail-Oriented, Task Prioritization, Time Management, Customer-Centric Values
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Vietnamese
Limited Working
Timeline
Executive Assistant/Paralegal
Rolfes Henry, Co., LPA.
04.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Vernis and Bowling P.A.
01.2023 - 04.2023
Digital Media Assistant
Creative Circus Agency
01.2019 - 08.2022
B.S. - Marketing
Florida state university
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