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Fishing, camping, and spending time with family
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Laura Martin

Rifle,Colorado

Summary

Driven Legal Assistant with 17 years of experience in Domestic Relations law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Hays & Strode Law, P.C.
09.2014 - 04.2024
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
  • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
  • Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.

Legal Assistant

Silverman Law Office, P.C.
04.2007 - 09.2014
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
  • Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
  • Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
  • Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.

Specialist, Water and DR Clerk

9th Judicial District
08.2000 - 03.2007
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
  • Trained new clerks on company procedures and software tools effectively contributing to their integration into the team.
  • Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.
  • Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
  • Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Facilitated communication between departments through prompt forwarding of messages and coordination of inter-departmental meetings.
  • Managed calendars and scheduled appointments to maintain smooth flow of operations.
  • Booked and prepared meeting rooms, making arrangements for availability of refreshments.
  • Assisted HR department in recruiting process by reviewing resumes and scheduling interviews leading to an improved talent pool.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.

Education

No Degree - Computer Classes

Colorado Mountain College
Rifle, Co

High School Diploma -

Delta High School
Delta, Colorado
05.1985

Skills

  • Fast Learner
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • File Organization
  • Calendar Management
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Client Communication
  • Client Relations
  • Document drafting
  • Client Support
  • Notary Public
  • Task Prioritization
  • Legal/Court Processes
  • Exceptional telephone etiquette
  • Client service and support
  • Case Management
  • Correspondence
  • Data Management
  • Court Filing
  • Database Management
  • Ethics compliance
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Deadline Monitoring
  • Schedule Coordination
  • LexisNexis
  • Trial Preparation Assistance
  • Inventory Management

Fishing, camping, and spending time with family

I enjoy fishing and camping in the Flaming Gorge area, and take our 4 dogs hiking.  I have two grown daughters and a granddaughter and grandson.  I currently take care of my granddaughter on Fridays.  I had many years of fostering cats and some dogs over the years, I have stepped away from fostering at the moment as fostering orphaned kittens takes a lot of time.

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Hays & Strode Law, P.C.
09.2014 - 04.2024

Legal Assistant

Silverman Law Office, P.C.
04.2007 - 09.2014

Specialist, Water and DR Clerk

9th Judicial District
08.2000 - 03.2007

No Degree - Computer Classes

Colorado Mountain College

High School Diploma -

Delta High School

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