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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Keely Williams

Tallahassee,FL

Summary

Adaptable Legal Assistant that is focused and dedicated with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker, skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with an eye for detail and excellent research and communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

Kubicki Draper
Tallahassee, FL
10.2022 - Current
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
  • Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, providers and attorneys.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Drafted letters, notices, and motions to be filed and/or served.
  • Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
  • Organized and maintained case files.
  • Compiled meeting agendas and supportive materials ahead of meetings.
  • Opened new client files and new matters in AIM.
  • Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences.
  • Drafted discovery responses and requests including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
  • Created spreadsheets to track case information and deadlines.
  • Organized evidence for use at trial or hearing proceedings.
  • Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
  • Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.

Legal Assistant

Mowrey Law Firm
Tallahassee, FL
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
  • Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
  • Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
  • Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
  • Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
  • Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Analyzed legal statutes, codes and previous court decisions to determine optimal course of action.
  • Transcribed dictations from attorney to create memorandums and drafts.

Office/Legal Assistant

Fournier Law
Tallahassee, FL
10.2020 - 08.2022
  • Opened/Closed Case Files
  • Scheduled Consults/Initial Client Intake
  • Took Payments from Clients
  • Prepared Hearing Binders
  • Managed Multiple Attorney’s Calendars
  • Updated Client Files
  • Retrieved and Organized Pleadings from Court Docket/E-filing Portal
  • Physical and Electronic Filing
  • Created Standard Operating Procedures
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials
  • Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis
  • Maintained clerical correspondence via email and phone
  • Performed various clerical tasks and organized office areas to promote productivity
  • Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
  • Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys
  • Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
05.2025

Associate of Arts -

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
07.2023

High School Diploma -

Florida Virtual School
Orlando, FL
12.2019

Skills

  • Family Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Insurance Defense - First Party Property
  • Insurance Defense - Auto Glass
  • Insurance Defense - Third Party
  • MS Office Proficient
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Nitro PDF
  • Rocket Matter
  • AIM (Attorney's Information Management)
  • Case Management
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Calendar Management
  • Strong Written and Verbal Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Detail-oriented
  • Perform well in high-demand, fast paced environment
  • Client Communication
  • Subpoena Coordination

Affiliations

  • Athletic Trainer's Assistant for Various High School Sports
  • Varsity Cheer Team (2016-2018)

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Kubicki Draper
10.2022 - Current

Legal Assistant

Mowrey Law Firm
08.2022 - 10.2022

Office/Legal Assistant

Fournier Law
10.2020 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of West Florida

Associate of Arts -

Tallahassee Community College

High School Diploma -

Florida Virtual School
Keely Williams