Accomplished, achievement-driven Legal Assistant/Paralegal, with proven experience, interested in working for an engaging, professional law firm. Strong attention to detail and extremely savvy in legal research, writing, editing, and proof reading legal documents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracts Administrator/Paralegal
Kem-Tec & Associates
Eastpointe, MI
05.2022 - Current
Prepared legal documents/contracts for clients
Managed high call volume (i.e., minimum of 10-25 calls daily)
Assisted Business Administrator in preparing/providing documentation and information for client requests.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents to meet client needs.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track client information.
Reviewed contracts and reported findings to support Business Administrator in development of breach of contract defenses.
Drafted key legal documents for client review.
Developed project management processes to improve cost-effective service to clients.
Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
Created and implemented policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
GARAN LUCOW MILLER, P.C.
Detroit, MI
03.2021 - 05.2022
Managed over 50 cases.
Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to Civil legal proceedings.
Used document review tools to discover and inspect records.
Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Revised and finalized letters, briefs and memos.
Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at depositions/court hearings.
Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
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