Laverna Henry
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Focused Legal Secretary with solid administrative support background. Pays attention to details as well as considering larger picture when managing court filing procedures and deadlines. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Secretary
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
08.1987 - 02.2024
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Organized and maintained an efficient electronic filing system for easy access to critical documents and data.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs, contributing to successful case resolutions.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Created, indexed, and maintained client binders.
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Supported case preparation by drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
- Assisted with preparation of trial binders, ensuring lawyers had all necessary materials for court appearances.
- Transcribed information from typed or handwritten notes, shorthand or dictation and confirmed accuracy and correct formatting of documents.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Skills
- Court Filing
- Document Formatting
- Client Communication
- Transcription
- Drafting legal documents
- Editing and proofreading
- Document Proofreading
- Administrative Functions
- Appointment Scheduling
- External Communications
Timeline
Legal Secretary
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
08.1987 - 02.2024
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