Katherine M. Lonsbery
Buffalo
Summary
Dedicated and technically skilled Legal Administrative Assistant with over 30 years of experience. Possesses strong organizational skills and keen ability to multi-task, given a variety of challenges and responsibilities. Self-starter with exceptional interpersonal abilities, and a proven history of managing multiple projects simultaneously while supporting daily office operations. Expertise in performing legal administrative duties requiring a broad knowledge of litigation policies (State, Federal and Appellate).
Legal professional with track record in law office administration and client coordination. Adept at streamlining office processes and ensuring smooth operations in fast-paced environments. Known for reliability, adaptability to changing priorities, and fostering teamwork to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Ogletree Deakins
Seneca One Tower, 1 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New Yo
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated document preparation for legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate records in electronic filing systems.
- Coordinated scheduling of client meetings and attorney appointments to optimize workflow.
- Drafted correspondence and legal documents, maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Goldberg Segalla LLP
Buffalo, New York
08.2018 - 08.2025
- Provided comprehensive legal support to a team of attorneys in various litigation and non-litigation matters
- Managed case files, organized evidence, and prepared exhibits for trials
- Maintained electronic and physical case files, ensuring accurate and organized documentation
- Organized discovery materials and attorneys’ files
- Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, clients, and other staff members
- Monitored high influx of mail and e-mails daily and drafted general correspondence including engagement letters
- Maintained calendars, scheduled meetings, assisted with travel arrangements and prepared expense reimbursement
- Prepared correspondence to opposing counsel and clients
- Prepared legal correspondence, complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and affidavits
Legal Administrative Assistant
Hopkins Sorgi & Romanowski PLLC
Buffalo, New York
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Perfected and circulated documentation including affidavits, pleadings, subpoenas, interrogatories deposition notices and motions
- Managed calendars and scheduled trial dates, hearings, and conferences
- Completed court filings, travel arrangements and client billing
- Trained and supervised staff
- Reviewed case files to regularly assess status
- E-filed documents with the Courts
Education
Associate Degree - Legal Administrative Assistant
Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo, New York06.1994
Skills
- Court filings
- Time management
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Critical thinking
- Transcription
- Scheduling
- Client interaction
- Document drafting
- Trial support
- File management
- Document preparation
- Notary public
- Client communication
- Organizational efficiency
- Scheduling/Planning
- Litigation support
- Document filing
- Motion preparation
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Ogletree Deakins
09.2025 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant
Goldberg Segalla LLP
08.2018 - 08.2025
Legal Administrative Assistant
Hopkins Sorgi & Romanowski PLLC
01.2015 - 01.2018
Associate Degree - Legal Administrative Assistant
Bryant & Stratton College