Marsha T. Thompson
Chesapeake
Summary
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
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Document Resources
Kaufman & Canoles, PC.
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Established project schedules and milestones ensuring deadlines are met
- Did Court filings in a timely manner
- Maintained centralized database recording the status of each case
- Performed work independently on multiple projects
- Coordinated gathering of information, documents, evidence, reports and materials
- Researched information from various departments and sources (i.e
- Subscription research services, internet, firm library, etc.)
- Reviewed and summarized depositions and other legal documents
- Utilized technical information to make decisions and recommendations to supervising attorney
- Prepared trial notebooks and organizes exhibits
- Interacted with clients in person, on the telephone, and email
- Maintained detailed and accurate daily billable records
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines
- Performed legal research using legal library and electronic resources
- Delt effectively with clients, attorneys, and co-workers
- Managed multiple tasks and organizes workload
- Possessed exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Worked overtime as necessary
- Maintained MS Office 365 proficiency in Word & Excel, 3E billing system, and a typing speed of 50 words per minute
Intake Specialist, Mass Torts & Medical Records Specialist
The Moody Law Firm, Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted attorneys in completing all intake and case-related documentation daily
- Communicated with potential and existing clients and processes all incoming requests, including research, and updates information in case management systems
- Ensured all client and case-related documentation is quickly available to the legal team to aid in the business needs of serving clients
- Communicated with existing and potential clients by phone, email, and by postal service to provide and obtain information
- Updated client information in the client information systems daily
- Maintained consistent contact with current clients through regular follow-up
- Requested medical records from numerous medical facilities
- Uploaded medical records from multiple electronic medical management systems
- Managed invoices from medical facilities
- Performed follow-ups of medical records
Milk/Formula Tech
Compass One Healthcare (CHKD)
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed duties as Human Milk/Formula Specialist
- Prepared feedings accurately according to established written formulations following pre-established feeding preparations procedures and adhering to quality control standards and aseptic techniques
- Used clinical information system to obtain patient feeding orders
- Calculated new formulations or standardized recipes manually or with software
- Maintained inventory management of expressed human milk
Patient Care Tech II/Secretary
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed duties as Unit Secretary (when needed)
- Provided developmentally appropriate clinical care under the direction of the RN
- Completed non-clinical procedures appropriately under the direction of the RN
- Performed Hearing Screenings
- Provided support for the nursing staff
- Documented the Golden Hour for new admissions
- Performed Post-Mortem Care
Patient Care Tech / Unit Secretary
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Performed duties as Unit Secretary
- Answered all incoming calls
- Printed out all patient paperwork
- Took vitals for patients on the floor
- Assisted patients with daily activities
- Supported the nursing staff
- Assisted with PKU testing on newborns
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Supported the nursing staff in the delivery of quality client care in an acute care setting
- Helped patients with daily living activities such as bathing and eating
- Took vital signs, drew blood specimens, performed wound care and dressing changes, inserted urinary catheters, performed EKGs, and performed other selected medical tests and procedures
Sales Lead (LOD)/Manager
Gymboree Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Opened and closed the shop
- Ran end of the day sales report
- Counted and closed the tills at the close of the business day
- Completed cash/credit report and call status into the corporate office
- Oversaw sales team for the floor
Executive Assistant/Litigation Paralegal
Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C.
01.2000 - 01.2008
- Performed duties as Executive Assistant to partner of Lead Department
- Performed duties as Assistant to all associates in the Non-Railroad Department
- Performed duties as Paralegal for Asbestos Department
- Performed duties as Paralegal for Settlement Facilitation Department
- Prepared materials for trial
- Prepared retainer agreements for clients
- Assisted in the organization of asbestos screenings once a month
- Handled intake calls
- Prepared and finalize legal documents for the various courts
- Drafted miscellaneous correspondence
- Ordered medical/work records for review
- Schedule appointments
- Issued all trial subpoenas
- Reviewed and summarize medical reports
- Summarized depositions
Executive Assistant to Managing Partner
McGuire, Woods, Battle, and Boothe
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Managed schedules and communications for Managing Partner
- Prioritized emails and phone calls
- Gathered documents to prepare for meetings
- Coordinated travel arrangements
- Worked directly with upper management
- Managed calendars (professional and personal)
- Organized meetings
- Processed expense reports
- Acted as a point of contact
- Returned phone calls and drafted communications
Executive Assistant to Managing Partner
Crenshaw, Ware, and Martin
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Managed schedules and communications for Managing Partner
- Prioritized emails and phone calls
- Gathered documents to prepare for meetings
- Coordinated travel arrangements
- Worked directly with upper management
- Managed calendars (professional and personal)
- Organized meetings
- Processed expense reports
- Acted as a point of contact
- Returned phone calls
- Drafted communications
Receptionist
Faggert and Frieden
01.1988 - 01.1994
- Managed schedules and communications for Managing Partner
- Prioritized emails and phone calls
- Gathered documents to prepare for meetings
- Coordinated travel arrangements
- Worked directly with upper management
- Managed calendars (professional and personal)
- Organized meetings
- Processed expense reports
- Acted as a point of contact
- Returned phone calls
- Drafted communications
Education
Nursing Care Partner -
Sentara College of Health Science
Chesapeake, Virginia01.2015
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program -
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach01.2015
Required Classes for Real Estate License -
Alpha Omega School of Real Estate
Virginia Beach, Virginia01.1999
Computer classes -
Tidewater Community College
Suffolk, Virginia01.1994
High School -
Churchland High School
Portsmouth, Virginia01.1986
Skills
- Case management support
- Organizational efficiency
- Legal/Court processes
- Notary public
- Client support
- MS office proficient
- Confidentiality
- Travel coordination
- Administrative assistance
- Logistics management
- Document control support
- Document filing
- Scheduling/Planning
- Client billing
- Proofreading
- Interviewing clients
- Client service and support
- Billing statements
- Calendar management
- Criminal law
- Client communication
- Court filing
- Fast learner
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Civil law
- Corporate law
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Document Resources
Kaufman & Canoles, PC.
12.2023 - 08.2024
Intake Specialist, Mass Torts & Medical Records Specialist
The Moody Law Firm, Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2023
Milk/Formula Tech
Compass One Healthcare (CHKD)
06.2021 - 03.2023
Patient Care Tech II/Secretary
Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
01.2021 - 06.2021
Patient Care Tech / Unit Secretary
Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2021
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2017
Sales Lead (LOD)/Manager
Gymboree Corporation
01.2009 - 01.2011
Executive Assistant/Litigation Paralegal
Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C.
01.2000 - 01.2008
Executive Assistant to Managing Partner
McGuire, Woods, Battle, and Boothe
01.1997 - 01.1998
Executive Assistant to Managing Partner
Crenshaw, Ware, and Martin
01.1995 - 01.1997
Receptionist
Faggert and Frieden
01.1988 - 01.1994
Nursing Care Partner -
Sentara College of Health Science
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program -
Tidewater Community College
Required Classes for Real Estate License -
Alpha Omega School of Real Estate
Computer classes -
Tidewater Community College
High School -
Churchland High School