Linda Lee Crews
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Maryland Operations Manager
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway
Laurel, Maryland
05.2013 - 11.2017
- Streamlined operations by implementing process and creating comprehensive written policy (i.e., client specific checklists and standard operating procedures) improvements across departments.
- Oversaw daily workflows, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Mentored team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing skill sets and performance outcomes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and project timelines.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
Sr. Litigation Legal Assistant
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Washington, D.C.
12.2023 - Current
- Provide direct support to eight (4 partners, 2 associates & 2 paralegals) includes weekly time entry & month’s end time reconciliation (4 partners), billing (editing prebills, client & matter level audits, and issuance), maintain bar compliances, calendaring & meeting arrangements, process all correspondences for cloud storage and expenses submission (travel, dues, business development and case related), travel arrangements. Provide additional assignment coverage as needed. Initial and prospective client’s engagement process including conflict checks, engagement letter preparation and grant of access permissions for billers.
- Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case preparation and strategy development.
- Data collection and analysis for quarterly case reviews for reporting to executive committee for health care practice group. Practice groups are health litigation, privacy, general counsel & consulting, real estate.
- Project manager for AGG x Mobilize Recovery 2024 & 2025 events (health care roundtable panel discussion & college awareness mocktail happy hour).
- Litigation support with creation of trial materials (binders, mailings), discovery compliance in accordance with statutory deadlines, preparation of pro hac vices & other legal documentation and e-filing.
- Completed electronic court filings at state and federal levels.
Office & Legal Assistant
Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard
Annapolis, Maryland
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Engagement and legal document preparation; filling (state and federal courts).
- Meeting coordination specifically for human resource related meeting, and estate planning and real estate notary services.
- Mail process including scanning, calendaring and attorney preferred storage management. Assist with supply and food services inventories.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness lists, and other essential materials.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
Judicial Assistant
Baltimore City Circuit Court (Mitchell Courthouse)
Baltimore, Maryland
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Maintain the calendar for Maryland State Asbestos Civil Litigation docket; draft and electronic issuance of hearing notices, judicial and closure orders. Conduct fiscal year audit for legislature report.
- Coordinated communication between judges, attorneys, and court personnel to facilitate information flow.
- Researched case law and legal precedents to support judicial decision-making processes.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on court procedures and documentation standards.
- Led initiatives to streamline record-keeping systems for improved accessibility and accuracy.
- Oversaw preparation of courtroom materials, ensuring readiness for hearings and trials.
Collections Legal Assistant
Samuel I. White, P.C.
Rockville, Maryland
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly collections' client reports.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as foreclosure and garnishment affidavits.
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Maloney & Mohsen, PLLC
Washington, D.C.
08.2005 - 09.2008
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of office supplies and services.
- Coordinated schedules, meetings, and communications for senior attorneys and staff.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring compliance with financial policies and regulations.
- Led onboarding process for new hires, fostering a smooth transition into the firm's culture.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, enabling them to focus on strategic decision-making.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
Education
Bachelor - Sociology
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDAssociate - Human Services
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MDAssociate - Psychology
Prince George’s Community College
Largo, MarylandSkills
- Critical thinking
- Proactive
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- ITimekeep
- Aderant
- Upfront
- ChromeRiver
- Condeco
- Titan File
- Notary in Maryland and Washington, DC
- Problem-solving
- Planning and implementation
Affiliations
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- American Society of Administrative Professionals
- National Association of Legal Assistants
Certification
Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE)
Notary Commissions in Washington, D.C. and Maryland
Project Management Certification (Summer 2026)
Timeline
Sr. Litigation Legal Assistant
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
12.2023 - Current
Office & Legal Assistant
Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard
03.2023 - 11.2023
Judicial Assistant
Baltimore City Circuit Court (Mitchell Courthouse)
02.2019 - 06.2022
Collections Legal Assistant
Samuel I. White, P.C.
03.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Maryland Operations Manager
McCabe, Weisberg & Conway
05.2013 - 11.2017
Office Manager/Legal Assistant
Maloney & Mohsen, PLLC
08.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor - Sociology
Bowie State University
Associate - Human Services
Anne Arundel Community College
Associate - Psychology
Prince George’s Community College