Lisa Tunis
Scranton
Summary
Accomplished paralegal/legal assistant with a strong focus on client communication and document accuracy. Experienced in case management and office administration, committed to delivering exceptional support to teams and ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
BBC Law, LLP
Scranton, PA
04.2018 - Current
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and discovery requests, ensuring compliance with court rules.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case strategies and provide accurate information to attorneys.
- Assisted in trial preparation by organizing case files and preparing exhibits for courtroom presentation.
- Managed client communications, fostering relationships and addressing inquiries efficiently to enhance client satisfaction.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Murphy, Genello & Murphy, P.C.
Scranton, PA
07.2010 - 04.2018
- Coordinated with external vendors and court officials to facilitate timely filings and document retrievals for cases.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow efficiency within the paralegal team, enhancing overall productivity.
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Tellie, Durkin, Weinberger, Murphy & Piazza, P.C.
Scranton, PA
10.1987 - 06.2010
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Improved team productivity by coordinating with attorneys to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scranton Technical High School
Scranton, PASkills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- Administrative support
- File organization
- Proofreading
- Attorney support
- File and records management
- Document filing
- Case file organization
Timeline
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
BBC Law, LLP
04.2018 - Current
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Murphy, Genello & Murphy, P.C.
07.2010 - 04.2018
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Tellie, Durkin, Weinberger, Murphy & Piazza, P.C.
10.1987 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Scranton Technical High School