Martina Cattles
Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with over four years of experience in administrative support and calendar management. Skilled in coordinating schedules, maintaining organized documentation, and fostering effective communication between clients and attorneys to enhance workflow.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Gallivan White and Boyd, P.A.
09.2023 - Current
- Managed case files and maintained organized documentation for legal proceedings.
- Submitted cases for conflicts check and opened new matters.
- Coordinated scheduling of depositions, meetings, and court appearances to streamline workflow.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and legal software applications for improved team performance.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing discovery responses and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Southern Environmental Law Center
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Prepared and organized legal documents for court filings and client meetings.
- Managed and maintained electronic filing systems to ensure easy access to case files.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and external parties for seamless information flow.
- Conducted thorough legal to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Monitored deadlines and ensured compliance with legal procedures and regulations.
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
Project Assistant
Clement Rivers
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Assisted in tracking subpoenas and medical records.
- Completed multiple tasks simultaneously to optimize case file maintenance.
- Coordinated schedules for attorneys and clients, optimizing meeting efficiency and resource allocation.
- Supported trial preparation by organizing exhibits, evidence, and witness lists systematically.
- Trained new administrative staff on office procedures and legal software applications for improved team performance.
- Drafted responses to discovery, maintaining high accuracy levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
National Paralegal College
Phoenix, AZ04-2019
Associate of Arts - Administrative Office Technology
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SC05-2016
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SC05-2016
Skills
- Fast learner
- Scheduling/Planning
- Microsoft office
- File organization
- Calendar management
- Administrative support
- Document preparation
- Document filing
- Notary public
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Gallivan White and Boyd, P.A.
09.2023 - Current
Legal Administrative Assistant
Southern Environmental Law Center
01.2020 - 08.2023
Project Assistant
Clement Rivers
09.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
National Paralegal College
Associate of Arts - Administrative Office Technology
Trident Technical College
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Trident Technical College