Lacey Stewart
609 N 3rd St. Kingman,Arizona
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with experience supporting civil litigation, including case management, document preparation, and trial coordination. Skilled in managing high-volume caseloads while maintaining accuracy and meeting strict court deadlines. Strong background in legal research, drafting correspondence, and organizing complex case files to support efficient case progression. Recognized for improving workflow organization, anticipating attorney needs, and maintaining clear, professional communication with clients and legal teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Heather C. Wellborn
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
2025.07 - 2026.04
- Managed calendars for three attorneys, coordinating hearings across 10 courts, client meetings, and deadlines
- Prepared pleadings and electronic and physical court filings in a high-volume litigation environment while meeting strict court deadlines
- Maintained communication between clients, attorneys, and external agencies to ensure efficient case flow
- Maintained and organized high-volume case files to improve accessibility and efficiency
Attorney Intern
Mohave County Attorney's Office
Kingman, Arizona
2024.06 - 2025.07
- Drafted numerous criminal pleadings (i.e. responses to Reconsideration of Release Conditions, and Petition for Post Conviction Relief)
- Conducted legal research using Westlaw to analyze case law, evidence, and witness statements to support litigation strategy and case preparation
- Assisted three attorneys with trial preparation by organizing evidence and compiling materials such as police reports and medical records
- Participated in pre-trial investigations by interviewing witnesses and gathering relevant case information
- Collaborated weekly with legal team to ensure accuracy and completeness of case materials
Judicial Assistant
Mohave County Superior Court
Kingman, Arizona
2019.02 - 2024.01
- Managed a court calendar of approximately 150 cases across domestic relations, civil, and probate matters
- Conducted legal research and analyzed case law and legal documents to support judicial decision-making
- Transcribed dictated orders
- Drafted court orders, rulings, and email correspondence
- Coordinated hearings and ensured all materials were prepared in advance to support efficient proceedings
- Collaborated with court clerks to streamline accurate case tracking
Senior Legal Secretary
Mohave County Public Defender
Kingman, Arizona
2016.10 - 2019.02
- Managed calendars for four attorneys, coordinating court appearances, client meetings, and case deadlines
- Maintained a caseload of 100+ cases, handling scheduling, correspondence, court filings, and document preparation
- Drafted legal correspondence and prepared court pleadings to support case development
- Communicated with clients to schedule appointments, gather case information, and provide updates
- Processed incoming and outgoing legal mail and updated case management databases to ensure accurate records
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Boston University
Boston, MA2016-01
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID2011-12
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Phone etiquette
- Client communication
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Attention to detail
- File organization
- Deadline management
- Case management
- Court filings
- Legal correspondence
- Westlaw
- Client relations
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Typing speed 65 WPM
- Calendar management
- Transcription services
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Heather C. Wellborn
2025.07 - 2026.04
Attorney Intern
Mohave County Attorney's Office
2024.06 - 2025.07
Judicial Assistant
Mohave County Superior Court
2019.02 - 2024.01
Senior Legal Secretary
Mohave County Public Defender
2016.10 - 2019.02
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Idaho State University