Driven Legal Assistant with over 25 years of experience in administrative support. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
01.2019 - 12.2023
Attended coop/condo board meetings to take notes and document proceedings.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
Expedited resolution of routine issues with opposing counsel or court staff through professional communication skills both written and verbal.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
Assisted senior partners in preparing compelling presentations for prospective clients seeking representation.
Reduced case backlog by prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized case files for easy access by attorneys.
Increased accuracy in billing records through meticulous timekeeping practices for all assigned cases.
Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
Streamlined communication between attorneys and clients through diligent management of correspondence and scheduling.
Legal Assistant
Schechter & Brucker, P.C.
11.2009 - 12.2018
Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.