Jill Sutton
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dynamic Senior Legal Assistant skilled in document drafting and case management. Proven ability to maintain compliance and foster client relationships. Recognized for high attention to detail and proactive communication, ensuring successful trial preparations and efficient legal processes. Committed to upholding confidentiality and legal standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
CharneyBrown, LLC
06.2018 - Current
- Preparation, review, editing, and filing of legal pleadings for oil and gas regulatory cases.
- Maintaining case management system for over 1,500 active legal cases.
- Assisting senior attorney with trial preparation, including daily preparation of the docket, hearing files, and exhibits for trial.
- Developing and fostering positive relationships with over 20 clients.
- Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff in a professional manner, observing confidentiality and discretion.
- Researching rules and statutes related to the oil and gas industry in Oklahoma.
Legal Assistant
Richard A. Grimes, P.C.
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Drafted legal filings for oil and gas regulatory cases, and filed pleadings with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Maintained the lead attorney's docket, and prepared files and exhibits for hearing.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, tracking case information, and distributing filings by mail, email, and fax.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Communicated professionally with clients, respondents, colleagues, and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
Legal Secretary
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
07.2012 - 08.2014
- Assisted up to 4 judges with daily tasks and dockets.
- Logged and distributed orders from outside attorneys.
- Created and organized hearing files and maintained file tracking system.
- Transcribed reports and other legal documents from handwritten notes and audio recordings.
- Communicated with outside and internal legal staff by telephone and email.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performance Theatre
Oklahoma State University
StillwaterSkills
- High attention to detail
- Legal compliance
- High-volume case management
- Document drafting and review
- Client communication
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Notary public
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant
CharneyBrown, LLC
06.2018 - Current
Legal Assistant
Richard A. Grimes, P.C.
08.2014 - 06.2018
Legal Secretary
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
07.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Performance Theatre
Oklahoma State University
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