Paralegal/Legal assistant with excellent customer service, professionalism, and teamwork skills. Experienced in legal research, document review, and trial preparation. Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication abilities. Seeking a position in an organization that values these qualities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A.
Boca Raton, FL
2022.01 - Current
Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
Legal Assistant
Schoeppl Law
Boca Raon, FL
2016.08 - 2022.01
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Office Assistant
US Legal Support - Litigation Resource Services
Boca Raton, FL
2013.01 - 2016.07
Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports and maintaining records.
Managed office supply inventory by tracking orders and ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained at all times.
Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
Coordinated with attorneys, paralegals, witnesses, clients, and other parties to schedule deposition dates.
Supported the planning and execution of corporate events and meetings.
Supported bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing and expense tracking.
Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
Skills
Scheduling/Planning
Data Management
Legal research skills
Proficient in MS Office
File Organization
Case Management
Civil Litigation
Calendar Management
Corporate Law
Litigation Support
Court reporting
Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
Legal/Court Processes
Office Management
Advanced word processing
Client service and support
Administrative Support
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A.
2022.01 - Current
Legal Assistant
Schoeppl Law
2016.08 - 2022.01
Office Assistant
US Legal Support - Litigation Resource Services
2013.01 - 2016.07
Some College (No Degree) - Paralegal
Palm Beach State College
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