Kenyatta Thomas Davis
Humble,Texas
Summary
Trusted Legal Assistant offering extensive legal skill set, proficiency in managing large caseloads and capacity to meet deadlines. Collects, organizes, analyzes and disseminates significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Exercises independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Andrews Myers
Houston , Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
Litigation Paralegal/Supervisor
Mostyn Law Firm
08.2015 - 01.2024
- Maintained contract database with relevant information for categorization and easy access.
- Identified and analyzed legal documents, discoveries and contracts.
- Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law and federal and state regulations.
- Entered client data into Aderant Total Office to manage records and customer relationships
- Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
- Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
- Attended administrative hearings to provide viable information and identify additional actions needed.
- Interviewed clients and obtained vital case information to support associates.
- Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Trained staff on office procedures and case-specific duties.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
Legal Secretary
19th Judicial District/ District Attorney Office
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Proofed documents and submitted to attorneys for review.
- Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
- Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
- Arranged case files and maintained records and notebooks.
- Took detailed notes in meetings and disseminated information afterward.
- Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Drafted or reviewed legal documents and precedents to support case preparation.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Assisted in maintaining department attorney personnel files with utmost confidentiality.
Paralegal
Law Office of Shannon Battiste
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Draft pleadings and motions, obtain affidavits as well as preparing depositions and various documents for trials and hearing
- Locate and interview witness’ for various cases
- Helped in research, which led in successful arguments of certain cases
- Schedule and maintain meetings, trials and hearings
- Handle issues relating to Criminal Law and Personal Injury cases
Lead Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2009 - 04.2010
- Preparing income taxes for individuals and small businesses
- Other duties consist of:
- Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances
- Reviewing financial records, such as prior return forms, income statements, and documentation of expenditures to determine the forms needed to prepare a return
- Occasionally verifies totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors of arithmetic or procedure performed.
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Baton Rouge Primary Care
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Developing office procedures and policies
- Filing and maintaining office records
- Dictating, and typing meeting notes
- Additional responsibilities include training new employees with the office procedures, telephone systems and other office equipment
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
- Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
Education
Associated Degree - Paralegal Studies
Baton Rouge College
05.2012
Business, Marketing
Southern University A& M College
05.2003
High School Diploma -
Broadmoor High School
05.1996
Skills
- Skills Summary:
- Ability to execute various kinds of legal research
- Westlaw /Knowledge regarding legal terminologies and various kinds of legal principles
- Management Skills
- Possess Good oral and written communication skills/Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Good interpersonal/human relations skills
- Windows, Microsoft office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, Aderant, QuickBooks, Webtrack, and Internet Access, Vinelink
- and Legal Forms Drafting
- Legal Terminology
- Trial Preparation Assistance
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Office
- Information
- Legal
- Deposition Briefings
- Legal Research
- Civil Litigation
- Contracts oversight
- Civil law
- Corporate law
Accomplishments
- Various Computer classes
- Obtain associate workshops on Paralegal studies along with communication skill development programs
- Westlaw Training, and Jackson Hewitt Tax Training
- American Management Association & Louisiana Primary Care Association
- Management, Assertiveness, Time Management, EMR and Organizational Skills Training
References
References
Tarsha Williams
225-288-1929
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Andrews Myers
08.2023 - Current
Litigation Paralegal/Supervisor
Mostyn Law Firm
08.2015 - 01.2024
Legal Secretary
19th Judicial District/ District Attorney Office
05.2012 - 09.2014
Paralegal
Law Office of Shannon Battiste
07.2011 - 05.2012
Lead Tax Preparer
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
12.2009 - 04.2010
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
Baton Rouge Primary Care
06.2007 - 08.2008
Associated Degree - Paralegal Studies
Baton Rouge College
Business, Marketing
Southern University A& M College
High School Diploma -
Broadmoor High School
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