Jennifer Peterson
Spokane,WA
Summary
At Robert E. Kovacevich P.L.L.C., I enhanced client satisfaction and streamlined legal processes through meticulous document management and effective communication. Demonstrating proficiency in WestLaw and exceptional multitasking abilities, I played a pivotal role in improving document accuracy and facilitating successful case outcomes, significantly contributing to the firm's efficiency and client trust.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Robert E. Kovacevich P.L.L.C.
01.2013 - 11.2024
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates, scheduled meetings, provided status updates.
- Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Handled billing tasks efficiently and accurately, ensuring smooth financial operations for the legal team.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Enhanced legal document accuracy by meticulously reviewing and editing over 100 contracts and agreements.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
Clerk/Legal Assistant
Witherspoon Kelley
01.2000 - 05.2005
Legal Assistant
Witherspoon Kelley
01.2008 - 06.2012
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WASkills
- Scheduling/Planning
- Document drafting/Document filing
- Writing and editing/Proofreading
- Correspondence/Client relations
- Word processing/Legal writing
- Document organization/Pleading drafting
- Problem-solving/ Multitasking abilities
- Reliability/Professionalism
- Billing Procedures
- Legal citation/WestLaw proficiency
- Exhibit organization
Accomplishments
- Facilitated the firm's smooth transition from a downtown office to home office during and after Covid-19.
- Facilitated the firm's closing and attorney Kovacevich's retirement in 2024.
Certification
- Qualified Paralegal Studies Certificate - American Bar Association Approved Programs.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Robert E. Kovacevich P.L.L.C.
01.2013 - 11.2024
Legal Assistant
Witherspoon Kelley
01.2008 - 06.2012
Clerk/Legal Assistant
Witherspoon Kelley
01.2000 - 05.2005
- Qualified Paralegal Studies Certificate - American Bar Association Approved Programs.
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Spokane Community College
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