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Leigha Hopson

Leigha Hopson

Virgie,KY

Summary

Seasoned Legal Assistant and Case Manager with 14 years of experience in Family Law and Bankruptcy Law. An adaptable fast-learner who can work independently or as part of a team. Experienced in many aspects of operating a fast paced law office/firm. Beginning with client scheduling and intake, where creating rapport begins to preparing legal documents, electronic case filing and hearing with case closing at the end. Prioritizing tasks, researching case law and terminology to the legal writing and transcription, setting the tone for all future business. Dedicated to a proactive approach in communication and working well under pressure to ensure all client and employer needs are being met.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

Daryle M. Ronning, Attorney at Law
02.2011 - Current
  • Management of Attorney Scheduling and calendars, intake of new clients, prioritizing urgent matters and handling of multiple telephone lines, emails and faxes. Proactive approach to communicating with clients, attorneys, Judges/Trustees and their office staff, clerks, advocates, social workers and other law enforcement agencies. Extensive experience preparing hearing documents/pleadings, memos for file updates, electronic filing and billing. Utilizing specialty programs like BestCase, EM/ECF, Pacer and courtnet for the filing of appropriate documents and tracking case developments for case management purposes. Conducted research for specialty cases, following and incorporating law updates and maintaining client files.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Pikeville, KY
12.2012

High School Diploma - undefined

Shelby Valley High School
06.2003

Skills

  • Administrative Assistance/Case Management
  • Confidentiality
  • Ethics compliance
  • Proactive
  • Multitasking Fast Learner
  • Adaptability
  • Organized
  • Family Law
  • Bankruptcy

Timeline

Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

Daryle M. Ronning, Attorney at Law
02.2011 - Current

High School Diploma - undefined

Shelby Valley High School

Associate of Applied Science - Human Services

Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Leigha Hopson