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Latrease Campbell

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Experienced legal professional well-versed in various areas of practice, with a strong background in Legal Assistance, Paralegal duties, Customer Service, and Conflict Resolution. Possesses great time management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects. A persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills. A collaborative team player comfortable working independently and accepting a high degree of unsupervised responsibility.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Meadows Collier
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in meetings and collaborated with attorneys, clients, and professionals on assigned projects.
  • Draft various legal and administrative documents related to estate planning and trust administrations, including deeds and instructional correspondence.
  • Communicated and coordinated effectively with coworkers, clients, and third parties regarding ongoing projects.
  • Corresponded with various third-party professionals, including the Secretary of State, Internal Revenue Service, and other local government agencies.
  • Oversee the delivery, filing, and recording of legal documents and correspondence to relevant parties and agencies.
  • Responsible for identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and problem-solving while assisting on assigned projects.
  • Close files and contribute to general office operations, as necessary.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
  • Provided the same duties as a Floater and maintained client confidentiality in all matters.

Support Representative / Floater

Meadows Collier
Dallas, USA
06.2018 - 11.2021
  • Greeted guest, client, and staff in person and answered multi-line phone as a receptionist.
  • Opened firm office, maintaining office expenditures and a logbook, and scheduling conference rooms as needed.
  • Assessed client needs, identified issues, and provided solutions for customer inquiries.
  • Provided support in the absence of any Legal Assistant, who may not be available. Also, worked directly with other employees, providing a variety of tasks that assist the firm as needed.
  • Transcribed handwritten or dictated documents, formatted, inputted, edited, retrieved, and copied any necessary documents.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients and/or opposing parties via phone, email, and U.S. Postal mail.
  • Input attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses.
  • Performed general office clerical work, including filing, faxing, and answering phones, while adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures while providing excellent customer service.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.

Paralegal Specialist

Paule, Camazine & Blumethal, P.C.
St. Louis, USA
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Researched state statutes, legal articles, and judicial decisions.
  • Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing witness files, summarizing deposition transcripts and reviewing trial notebooks.
  • Communicated important information to clients and the opposing party via phone, email, and U.S. Postal mail.
  • Reviewed legal documents and prepared summaries of findings for attorneys.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from the discovery phase to the trial and/or motion phase.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery requests.
  • Managed billable hours, client invoicing, attorney schedules, and a variety other tasks to assist the attorney of record.
  • Submitted legal documents and scheduled status conferences to the courts via electronic filing or in person.
  • Participated in monthly staff meetings to communicate updated information on new and previous laws, courts, or division changes, as well as other relevant information.
  • Prepared pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and other legal documents under the direction of an attorney.

Judicial Legal Assistant

St. Louis County Court Circuit Court
St. Louis, USA
08.2011 - 06.2017
  • Disposed and rescheduled court cases, docket entries, answered the telephone, typed orders, and other correspondence.
  • Greeted attorneys and other officers of court upon arrival at the office and provided assistance as needed.
  • Supervised comprehensive court clerical services in the Division.
  • Accepted and/or reviewed submitted proposed judgments and petitions.
  • Prepared the calendar for trials and hearings, swore in witnesses, and operated electronic sound recording equipment.
  • Prepared subpoenas, summonses, warrants, bonds, and other writs.
  • Assisted with any inquiries with the general public, attorneys, and other court staff.
  • Attended hearings with the judge and other counsel, and recorded minutes from the proceedings.
  • Provided administrative support to the judge by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, organizing files, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, and obtaining necessary signatures, as well as other clerical duties.

Floating Judicial Legal Assistant

St. Louis County Circuit Court
St. Louis, USA
01.2008 - 08.2011
  • Provided support in the absence of any Legal Assistant that may or may not be available within any Division, as needed.
  • Contacted attorneys and/or pro se litigants, as well as other court personnel, to resolve discrepancies discovered.
  • Offered forms and managed court documents needed by any parties needed for said litigation.
  • Provided general clerical duties, such as filing, faxing, and answering the phone.
  • Attended hearings with the judge and other counsel, and recorded minutes from the proceedings.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Liaised between judge and attorney, exchanging information.
  • Provided administrative support to judges by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, organizing files, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, and obtaining necessary signatures.

Criminal Traffic Support Clerk

St. Louis County Circuit Court
St. Louis, USA
05.2006 - 08.2011
  • Prepared various statistical and financial reports as required, reviewed filed documents, and determined the proper issuance of warrants and/or recall warrants.
  • Prepared notices to all parties and rescheduled cases if required.
  • Attached state and municipal court bonds and prepare payouts on issued bonds.
  • Answered inquiries from judges, attorneys, court staff, and the general public in person and by telephone.
  • Provided general clerical duties and processed mail.
  • Performed data entry tasks such as updating customer information in the system.
  • Provided training to new employees on how to use internal systems for customer service activities.
  • Maintained and updated filing database systems, manually or using a computer.

Education

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Brown Mackie Community College
Lenexa, KS
06.1994

High School Diploma - General Studies

Hancock High School
St. Louis, MO
06.1992

Skills

  • Legal Research
  • Multi-Task
  • Dependable
  • Team player
  • Office Management
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Westlaw
  • Multi-line switchboard
  • Litigation Support
  • Administrative assistance
  • Criminal Law
  • Document Preparation
  • Civil Law
  • Estate Planning law
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Effective Problem Solver
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Data Entry
  • Data Management
  • MS Office proficient

Activities

  • I enjoy playing and coaching sports. I have been a volunteer volleyball High School coach for 3 years.
  • I often participate in programs that help assist adolescents such as Community Cut for Kid as I volunteer in braiding or styling children’s hair for school.
  • Currently I have participated with Atmos Energy at W Dallas Multipurpose Center helping organize as their clients receive energy assistance.

Affiliations

  • High School Sports Scholarships in 1992
  • Earned 2010 and 2016 Employee of the month awards for Years of Service and exceptional Service Award
  • Accepted 2013 Leadership Award amongst peers for going above and beyond duties
  • 2012-2017 Saturday Adoption Awards - volunteered for annual Saturday Adoptions in Family/Juvenile court.

References

References available upon request.

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Facilitated the firm's smooth transition to a paperless system.
  • Maintained several client files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to 10 client files per day.
  • Managed more than 15 client cases per week.
  • Supported the Estate Plannng department and having a team of 4 attorneys.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Meadows Collier
11.2021 - 08.2024

Support Representative / Floater

Meadows Collier
06.2018 - 11.2021

Paralegal Specialist

Paule, Camazine & Blumethal, P.C.
06.2017 - 06.2018

Judicial Legal Assistant

St. Louis County Court Circuit Court
08.2011 - 06.2017

Floating Judicial Legal Assistant

St. Louis County Circuit Court
01.2008 - 08.2011

Criminal Traffic Support Clerk

St. Louis County Circuit Court
05.2006 - 08.2011

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Brown Mackie Community College

High School Diploma - General Studies

Hancock High School

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