Leslie Armstrong
Louisville,KY
Summary
Driven Administrative Legal Assistant with twenty years of experience in Insurance Defense law, Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Experienced in working with managing partner. Lawyers, expert witnesses and other professionals to handle case needs. Fully versed in court processes and legal terminology. Excellent writer with polished style and great proofreading abilities. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Legal Secretary equipped with positive attitude and proven success functioning well in large corporate office environments. Manages priorities for multiple high profile attorneys with ease. Positive relationships with court officials, colleagues and law enforcement members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Legal Assistant
Gwin Steinmetz Baird
12.2007 - Current
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Created and printed legal documents for attorneys to review.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Produced and filed various legal documents and electronically preserved updated case record system.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Scheduled and made appointments for four attorneys.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Scheduled and made appointments for four attorneys
Education
Associate of General Studies -
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KYSkills
- Evidence Gathering
- Executive Management Support
- Defendant Investigations
- Document Control Support
- Executive Calendars
- Assisting Legal Professionals
- Client Service and Support
- Administrative Support
- Litigation Support
- Legal Document Preparation
Timeline
Executive Legal Assistant
Gwin Steinmetz Baird
12.2007 - Current
Associate of General Studies -
Western Kentucky University
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