Lauren H Balance
Cutler Bay,FL
Summary
Dynamic Legal Assistant with proven expertise at the Law Office of Robert R. Coulombe, adept at drafting precise legal documents and enhancing client communication. Skilled in calendar management and file organization, I streamline workflows and ensure compliance, contributing to efficient case preparation and improved operational effectiveness. Bilingual.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Robert R. Coulombe
10.2023 - Current
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery motions, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Conducted extensive legal research to support case strategies and client inquiries, enhancing case preparation efficiency.
- Managed attorney calendars, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings with clients and witnesses effectively.
- Organized case files and maintained electronic databases, improving document retrieval speed for the legal team.
- Assisted in client communication, providing updates on case status and gathering necessary information for proceedings.
- Reviewed incoming correspondence and filings to identify critical deadlines, ensuring timely responses by legal staff.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Drafted legal documents such as discovery and subpoenas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Legal Assistant
Ferrer | Shane | Gonzalez PL
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with paralegals and attorneys to streamline office workflows, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Organized documents to manage the electronic filing system.
Education
Associate of Science -
Universidad Tecnologica De Honduras
San Pedro Sula 12-2010
Skills
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Legal document preparation
- Calendar management
- Notary public
- Client communication
- Document drafting
- Court filing
- Case file management
- Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Robert R. Coulombe
10.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Ferrer | Shane | Gonzalez PL
09.2021 - 10.2023
Associate of Science -
Universidad Tecnologica De Honduras