Leigh Russell

• 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 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 legal issues.
• Contributed to positive work environment by offering comprehensive support to attorneys and staff, including document management and meeting coordination.
• 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.
• Ensured compliance with legal procedures and court requirements through diligent monitoring and application of rules.
• Assisted in negotiation and drafting of settlement agreements.
• Enhanced attorney effectiveness by providing timely and accurate legal research and analysis.
• 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.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments.
• 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.
• Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public 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.

• Managed case files, maintaining organization to enhance team efficiency and information retrieval.
• Workers' Compensation.
• Promoted from legal transcriptionist to Paralegal.
• 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.

Took school student photographs for picture day around the state of Oklahoma.