Open To Work
Kristi Tremblay
Valley Center,KS
Summary
Results-driven Legal Administrative Assistant skilled in document editing and litigation support with great attention to detail. Works well independently to carry out assignments. Known for enhancing accuracy in legal documents, maintaining accurate files and organized case materials, and ready to contribute to a dynamic legal team.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Hite, Fanning & Honeyman L.L.P.
Wichita, KS
08.2016 - Current
- Managed case files and maintained accurate legal documentation for attorney review.
- Coordinated calendar schedules, ensuring efficient time management for attorneys and clients.
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Facilitated clear communication between clients and attorneys by acting as a liaison to ensure all parties were informed of updates or changes.
- Streamlined legal processes by drafting and proofreading documents, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Reduced attorney workload through proficient document management, handling correspondence, and performing clerical tasks.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Assisted in trial preparation, compiling critical documents and evidence.
- Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
- Prepared court forms accurately under the supervision of attorneys, ensuring compliance with local rules and regulations.
- Improved law office efficiency by managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining organized files.
- Safeguarded confidential information with strict adherence to privacy policies and professional discretion.
- Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Composed contracts, pleadings and motions in accordance with established guidelines.
Legal Secretary
City of Wichita
Wichita, KS
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Managed case files and documentation for legal proceedings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with office policy.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line phone.
- Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to documents and data.
- Managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously, meeting all deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Supported case preparation by drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
- Enhanced accuracy of legal documents by conducting meticulous proofreading, reducing need for revisions.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Coordinated scheduling of court appearances and meetings for attorneys.
Legal Secretary
Foulston Siefkin LLP
Wichita, KS
11.2001 - 05.2009
- Managed case files and documentation for legal proceedings.
- Coordinated scheduling of court appearances and meetings for attorneys.
- Drafted and prepared legal documents, including contracts, briefs, and pleadings, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
- Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for attorneys, ensuring seamless scheduling across the firm.
- Ensured compliance with court rules by staying up-to-date on changing regulations related to filings and other requirements.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
Education
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Remington College
Wichita, KSSkills
- File management
- Calendar management
- Proofreading
- Court filings
- Document preparation
- File organization
- Microsoft office
- Legal/Court processes
- Document editing
- Litigation support
- Database management
- Legal terminology
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Hite, Fanning & Honeyman L.L.P.
08.2016 - Current
Legal Secretary
City of Wichita
12.2013 - 11.2015
Legal Secretary
Foulston Siefkin LLP
11.2001 - 05.2009
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Remington College