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Lindsey Longfellow

Lindsey Longfellow

Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Church Hill,MD

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.

Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to criminal law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal

Thomas N Yeager
10.2022 - Current
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to all firm lawyers.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
  • Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
  • E FILED ALL DOCUMENTS

Assistant

Public Defender's Office
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
  • Answered incoming calls, processed requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Managed and completed paperwork and overall office administration operations.
  • Transferred and directed phone calls, guests and mail to correct staff members.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
  • Keyed all data into E Defender also e filed court documents

Executive Assistant

John M Hall
01.2014 - 02.2017
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Trained junior office staff in correct procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.

Education

Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology
Dagsboro, DE
07.2009

Long Reach High School
Columbia, MD
05.2006

Skills

  • Database Searching
  • Trial Preparation Assistance
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Case File Preparation
  • Filing System Organization
  • Legal Research
  • Court Transcription
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Review of Pleadings
  • Work Assignments
  • Drafting Legal Documents
  • Intake Services
  • Client Support
  • Microsoft Applications
  • Criminal Law
  • Motion Preparation
  • Hearing Preparation
  • Administrative Duties
  • Court Filings Management
  • Legal Document Reviewing

Additional Information

Plan to start the process of getting my Criminal Justice degree in May 2023 - Online night classes.

Timeline

Paralegal

Thomas N Yeager
10.2022 - Current

Assistant

Public Defender's Office
01.2022 - 08.2022

Executive Assistant

John M Hall
01.2014 - 02.2017

Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology

Long Reach High School

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