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Legal Assistant

Mary Maccario

Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco
Springfield,PA
30
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented Legal Assistant and Notary Public with strong skills in legal document preparation, client communication, and calendar management. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and support attorneys in high-pressure environments.

Work History

Legal Assistant

7 Years 11 Months
Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco | 09.2018 - Current
  • Prepare, review and organize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and contracts.
  • Manage attorney calendars, schedule client meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.
  • Maintain confidential client files in both electronic and paper filing systems.
  • Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors in a professional manner.
  • Draft legal correspondence, subpoenas, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
  • File court documents electronically (e-filing) and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and legal notices.
  • Answer multi-line phone systems and directed calls appropriately.
  • Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, witness files, and case materials.
  • Coordinate document production, discovery responses, and records requests.
  • Track case progress and maintain accurate case management records
  • Provided general administrative support to legal staff.
  • Ensured strict confidentiality and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Legal Assistant

13 Years 7 Months
Mancini & Kodumal | 02.2005 - 09.2018
  • Provided secretarial support to four associates by managing dictation, filing, faxing, photocopying, and client intake, ensuring efficient office operations
  • Handled incoming and outgoing mail to maintain timely communication and document flow
  • Prepared courthouse documents to support attorneys in legal proceedings
  • Assisted with trial preparation, contributing to organized and successful case presentations
  • Ordered office supplies to maintain inventory and support daily operations
  • Handled incoming and outgoing calls daily, ensuring prompt and professional client communication.

BDC Service Representative

2 Years 2 Months
Murphy Ford | 07.2004 - 09.2006
  • Facilitated customer communication through inbound and outbound calls, improving overall service experience.
  • Resolved service inquiries efficiently, contributing to high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Coordinated service appointments, streamlining scheduling process to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in training new staff on operational protocols and customer service standards.

Clerical/Legal

4 Years 11 Months
DiOrio & Sereni | 09.1997 - 08.2002
  • Provided clerical support by managing filing, faxing, photocopying, and dictation, contributing to streamlined office workflow.
  • Answered phones to enhance communication between clients and staff.
  • Assisted in case preparation, supporting attorneys with document organization.

File Clerk

11 Months
Sereni, Pierce & Hughes | 10.1996 - 09.1997
  • Supported two managing partners with filing, faxing, photocopying, and typing, maintaining organized records for efficient access
  • Answered incoming calls promptly to facilitate effective communication within the office. on an as-needed basis to support office communication
  • Organized and maintained filing systems to ensure easy access to documents.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail efficiently, supporting office operations.
  • Assisted in data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and consistency of information.

Education

Paralegal - Paralegal

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg, PA | 03-2026

Finished with 100% on final exam.

High School Diploma

Springfield High School | Springfield, PA | 06-1999

Skills

Legal document preparation
Document drafting
Document filing
Legal/Court processes
Scheduling/Planning
Calendar management
Microsoft office
Administrative support
File management
File organization
Fast learner
Notary public

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco
09.2018 - CurrentRead More

Legal Assistant

Mancini & Kodumal
02.2005 - 09.2018Read More

BDC Service Representative

Murphy Ford
07.2004 - 09.2006Read More

Clerical/Legal

DiOrio & Sereni
09.1997 - 08.2002Read More

File Clerk

Sereni, Pierce & Hughes
10.1996 - 09.1997Read More

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Paralegal from Paralegal
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Springfield High School

High School Diploma
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Mary MaccarioLegal Assistant