JACLYN GAVETT
Chisago City,MN
Summary
Driven Legal Assistant with 12 years of experience in criminal and civil law who has recently completed an ABA accredited Paralegal program. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Chisago County Attorney’s Office
01.2021 - Current
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court on behalf of attorneys.n.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Wrote and filed pleadings with district court on schedule to maximize case success.
Legal Assistant
KLUGER KAPLAN SILVERMAN KATZEN & LEVINE
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assistant to a partner in a national law firm practicing primarily in the area of Real Estate Law, specializing in Eminent Domain and Commercial Litigation
- Organized documents to manage paper files as well as complete transformation over to an electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for law firm.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Executive Director
POWER WASHERS OF NORTH AMERICA
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Created, maintained, and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Reported to board of directors on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Education
Associates of Science - Paralegal Studies
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN05.2023
Legal Technology Certificate -
National Society For Legal Technology
Legaltech.tlclms.com04.2023
Associate of Arts - undefined
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN2009
Legal Secretary Diploma - undefined
Saint Paul Technical College
Saint Paul, MN1998
Skills
- Case Management
- Criminal Law
- Legal Document Preparation
- Organizational Efficiency
- Troubleshooting Complex Problems
- Litigation Support
- Correspondence
- Court Document Filing
- Legal Research and Writing
- Exhibit Organization
- MS Office Proficiency
- Online Databases
Certification
File Management Research Computer Software Knowledge Management Skills Leadership Interpersonal
Skills Legal Research and Writing Problem Solving Time Management Self-Motivated Communication
Skills
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Chisago County Attorney’s Office
01.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant
KLUGER KAPLAN SILVERMAN KATZEN & LEVINE
01.2019 - 01.2021
Executive Director
POWER WASHERS OF NORTH AMERICA
01.2009 - 01.2017
Associates of Science - Paralegal Studies
Inver Hills Community College
Legal Technology Certificate -
National Society For Legal Technology
Associate of Arts - undefined
Inver Hills Community College
Legal Secretary Diploma - undefined
Saint Paul Technical College
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