Leigh Russell
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Mustang,OK
Summary
Experienced legal assistant with a strong focus on litigation support and document preparation. Known for meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in legal filings and enhancing overall team productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Fenton, Fenton, Smith, Reneau & Moon
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2011 - 05.2026
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Managed case files, maintaining organization and accuracy throughout litigation processes.
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case preparation and strategy development.
- Coordinated client communications, enhancing relationships and improving information flow.
- Schedule depositions, mediations and meetings.
- Prepare attorneys for hearings (i.e. notebooks)
- Streamlined office procedures, reducing turnaround time for document processing and filing.
- 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.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research using various resources such as online databases, law libraries, or government agencies to support case strategies effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research for case preparation, contributing to significant increase in successful case outcomes.
- Contributed to positive work environment by offering comprehensive support to attorneys and staff, including document management and meeting coordination.
- Improved efficiency in document production and management through introduction of advanced software tools.
- Facilitated client meetings and consultations, ensuring all necessary documentation was prepared and available for attorney review.
- Increased team efficiency by coordinating schedules, managing court dates, and ensuring timely filing of legal documents.
- Managed correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Supported case strategy development with detailed research on legal precedents and relevant laws.
- Ensured compliance with legal procedures and court requirements through diligent monitoring and application of rules.
- Assisted in negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements, facilitating amicable resolutions in numerous cases.
- Enhanced attorney effectiveness by providing timely and accurate legal research and analysis.
- Contributed to client retention by delivering exceptional support services and maintaining high levels of satisfaction.
- Improved client satisfaction with prompt and effective communication regarding case updates and inquiries.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, to support attorneys in various cases.
- Enabled successful case outcomes by accurately compiling and organizing evidence and supporting documentation.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
Paralegal
Scott and Standefer
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2007 - 08.2011
- Managed case files, maintaining organization to enhance team efficiency and information retrieval.
- Workers' Compensation.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Streamlined office communication and improved case management with meticulous record-keeping and scheduling.
Education
GED -
Geary High School
Geary, OK05-1992
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Calendar management
- Legal document preparation
- Client communication
- Administrative support
- Document preparation
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Document filing
- Notary public
- Proofreading
- Task prioritization
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Organizational efficiency
- Case management
- Correspondence
- Document editing
- Litigation support
- Legal terminology
- Ethics compliance
- Legal compliance
- Civil law
- Transcription
- Travel coordination
- Confidentiality
- Administrative assistance
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Document organization
- Proficient in MS office
- Appointment scheduling
- Document management
- Good judgment and decision making
- Work prioritization
- Research and data collection
- Deadline monitoring
- Legal correspondence
- Correspondence writing
- Schedule coordination
- Meeting preparation
Accomplishments
- Facilitated the firm's smooth transition to a paperless system.
- Read medical reports on 30 + clients regarding various medical issues to determine validity of diagnoses.
- Promoted to Legal Assistant after 12 months of administrative assistant work.
- Achieved desired results through effectively helping with attorney needs.
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Fenton, Fenton, Smith, Reneau & Moon
08.2011 - 05.2026
Paralegal
Scott and Standefer
03.2007 - 08.2011
GED -
Geary High School