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Linda Haller

Garden City

Summary

Legal professional with 47 years experience in supporting attorneys and legal teams. Skilled in managing case files, drafting legal documents, and conducting research. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and results-driven. Known for communication skills, organizational abilities, and confidentiality. I have also trained legal assistants, some with no legal experience and others with minimal experience.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C.
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
  • Draft discovery motions, Initial Disclosures, Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents. Have also prepared draft responses to discovery motions.
  • Maintain diary system for follow-up on requests.
  • Preparation of deadline lists for easier access to attorney regarding court-imposed dates.

Legal Assistant

Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry & Thomas, P.C.
07.2000 - 05.2023

Performed same duties as current employer.

Education

High School Diploma -

Garden City High School
Garden City, Michigan

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Microsoft office
  • Worked various type of dictation equipment; currently working on BigHand
  • File organization
  • Calendar management
  • Legal document preparation
  • Client communication
  • Administrative support
  • Interviewing clients (interviewed client when working for plaintiff firms)
  • Proofreading

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Sullivan, Ward, Patton, Gleeson & Felty, P.C.
06.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant

Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry & Thomas, P.C.
07.2000 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Garden City High School
Linda Haller