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Mya Halsey

Princeton,WV

Summary

Experienced and motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms and courthouse. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney/judicial supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Assistant

WV Attorney General's Office
Princeton , WV
03.2023 - Current
  • Responds to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Maintain inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
  • Prepare and process expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
  • Scan physical documents and provides case status updates into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Maintain knowledge of case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to client (DoHS).
  • Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for attorneys as required by firm policy or client needs.
  • Organized exhibits for fair hearing proceedings.
  • Assists with the preparation and filing of appellate briefs in the WV Supreme Court of Appeals and the WV Intermediate Court of Appeals.
  • Handles attorney calendars.
  • Drafts motions, briefs and other legal documents.

Family Court Clerk/Front Desk Receptionist

Mercer County Commission
Princeton , WV
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Maintain knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to court staff, attorneys and litigants.
  • Conduct thorough research and review of case information to assist judicial staff.
  • Organize legal documents in court filing systems and databases.
  • Respond to calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Coordinate with attorneys, judges, clerks of court and other personnel to ensure smooth running of court proceedings.
  • Assists in data entry for court statistics.
  • Answer phone calls from members of the public regarding inquiries about upcoming hearings
  • Answer phone calls from members of the public regarding inquiries about upcoming hearings.
  • Greeted visitors entering the courthouse and provided assistance as needed.
  • Collaborate with other departments within the courthouse to ensure efficient operation.

Legal Assistant

Harvey & Janutolo Law Offices
Bluefield , WV
08.2015 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
  • Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
  • Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet deadlines.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Created and updated case management and client account databases.
  • Filed pleadings and appeals with court clerks to expedite trial proceedings.
  • Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Princeton Senior High School
Princeton, WV
05.2012

Some College (No Degree) -

Concord University
Athens, WV

Skills

  • MS Office Proficient
  • Criminal and Civil Law Familiarity
  • Juvenile Abuse/Neglect Familiarity
  • Domestic Relations Familiarity
  • Office Management
  • Court Procedures
  • Money Handling
  • Bankruptcy Law
  • Order and Request Filing
  • Document Management
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
  • Filing system organization
  • Calendar Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Database Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Legal research
  • Case filing
  • Calendar management

Certification

  • Notary Public - 2015 to Present

Timeline

Family Court Clerk/Front Desk Receptionist

Mercer County Commission
08.2023 - 03.2024

Legal Assistant

WV Attorney General's Office
03.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant

Harvey & Janutolo Law Offices
08.2015 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Princeton Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Concord University

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