Lillian A Meurer
Acworth,GA
Summary
Adept at legal document management and client relations, I leveraged my expertise in CLS and case management to enhance operational efficiency at J.D Stuart Law Group. Skilled in Lexis Nexis and Excel, I successfully streamlined case filing processes, achieving significant time savings and improving client satisfaction. Skilled Legal Assistant with comprehensive experience in drafting legal documents, managing case files, and performing research. Strong ability to maintain efficient office environment through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated capability in maintaining confidentiality, providing support on complex legal cases, and contributing positively to team efforts.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant /Paralegal
J.D Stuart Law Group
Kennesaw, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Communicated with witnesses regarding deposition scheduling.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, including letters, emails, and faxes.
- Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
Legal Clerk/Garnishment Coordinator/Executive Administrative Assistant
Transition To Cooling & Winter, LLC
Marietta, GA
02.2016 - 12.2021
- Tasked to manage civil case filings for debt collections, summons and garnishments
- Scan, copy, import, export, and maintain legal documents utilizing a QRC Codes System into a CRM data base for court appointed service in the following states: Florida, Georgia, North & South Carolina and Tennessee
- Responsible for weekly audits, records and affidavits as per the clients policy and regulations of the Fair Deb Collection Act
- Maintain continuing education of all aspects within the Fair Debt Collections Act, regarding the Federal Regulations and client specifications
Legal Clerk/ Coordinator
Frederick Hanna & Associates
05.2007 - 02.2016
- Evaluate and prepare legal documents including but not limited to Judgments, Consent Orders and Fifa recordings
- Responsible and maintained wage and bank garnishments, with full settlement authority
Attorney Liaison / Paralegal Trainee /Area Collection Manager
Cohen & Slamowitz
Woodbury, USA
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Woodbury, NY
- In charge of training of new and existing employees
- Responsible for litigation of pro se and attorney answers
- Responsible for all phases of litigation in the legal department, utilizing the customized Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
- Settled accounts to curtail attorney involvement and labor costs
- Prepared owned pleadings for the particular phase that arose
- Performed some preparations for motions summary
- Woodbury, NY
Education
Legal Secretary Degree -
Long Island Business Institute
Commack, NY05.2001
Major - Accounting
Suffolk Community College
Selden, NY01.1987
Skills
- CLS
- Lexis Nexis
- Experian
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Data Entry
- Order and request filing
- Client billing
- Administrative assistance
- Client communication
- Case management
- Document drafting
- Calendar management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Legal Assistant /Paralegal
J.D Stuart Law Group
01.2022 - Current
Legal Clerk/Garnishment Coordinator/Executive Administrative Assistant
Transition To Cooling & Winter, LLC
02.2016 - 12.2021
Legal Clerk/ Coordinator
Frederick Hanna & Associates
05.2007 - 02.2016
Attorney Liaison / Paralegal Trainee /Area Collection Manager
Cohen & Slamowitz
01.1997 - 01.2005
Legal Secretary Degree -
Long Island Business Institute
Major - Accounting
Suffolk Community College
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