Self-motivated Legal Assistant facilitates case management for law firms. Offers broad spectrum of legal services under attorney supervision. Manages highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Receptionist
Anderlini & McSweeney, LLP
San Mateo, CA
03.2024 - Current
Welcoming visitors, answering phones for law firm
Taking messages and ensuring they are passed to the appropriate staff member in time
Order medical records and add ordered items to the client's Medical Record Inventory
Provide support to attorneys and staff in all areas
Directing the flow of mail, faxes, and deliveries to reach the intended recipients
Assisting with copying, scanning, faxing
Order and replenishing office supplies when needed
Scanned and file all incoming legal documents including Summons, Motions, and Correspondence into firm’s database
Responsible for the scheduling of the conference rooms, welcomed clients, witnesses, court reporters and arranging refreshments, (if required).
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Mark C. Watson, P.C.
Burlingame, CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
Handle routine communication with clients, attorneys and opposing counsel
Answering phones and responding to emails
Scheduled meetings with Clients, Experts, Opposing Counsel, Depositions, Witnesses, and Court Reporters
Prepare initial documents, including Summons, Motions, and letters to client
Researched information on LexisNexis and other legal research network
Drafting legal documents and correspondence
Filing pleadings and other documents with the court
Organizing and maintaining client files
Assisting with legal investigations
Keeping track of deadlines and court dates
Managing schedules and calendars
Scheduling and attending meetings
Maintaining contact lists.
Legal Receptionist
Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP
San Diego, CA
09.2007 - 09.2021
Welcoming visitors, answering phones for four law firms within the floor suite
Taking messages and ensuring they are passed to the appropriate staff member in time
Managing security and telecommunication systems
Provide support to attorneys and staff in all areas of litigation
Directing the flow of mail, faxes, and deliveries to reach the intended recipients
Assisting with copying, scanning, faxing
Managing the maintenance and repair of office equipment
Order and replenishing office supplies when needed
Scanned and filled all incoming legal documents including Summons, Motions, and Correspondence into firm’s database
Managed the weekly firm calendar by setting reminders, scheduling meetings, depositions
Responsible for the scheduling of the conference rooms, welcomed clients, witnesses, court reporters and arranging refreshments, (if required).
Education
Paralegal Studies/Legal Assistant Certificate -
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA
01.2025
Administrative Assistant Certificate -
San Diego College of Continuing Education
San Diego, CA
High School Diploma -
Herbert Hoover High School
San Diego, CA
Skills
Bilingual English and Spanish
Calendar Management
Strong Organization
Scheduling appointments
File Organization
Document Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe
Typing speed of 25-40 WPM
Great organization skills
Experience time tracking for attorneys using Sage Timeslips
Knowledge with Judicial Court Forms
Knowledge in document management iManage, Worldox, Abacus Law
Experience eFiling in California
Certification
Commissioned 2024-2028
References
UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Legal Receptionist
Anderlini & McSweeney, LLP
03.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Mark C. Watson, P.C.
11.2021 - 05.2022
Legal Receptionist
Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP
09.2007 - 09.2021
Commissioned 2024-2028
Paralegal Studies/Legal Assistant Certificate -
Skyline College
Administrative Assistant Certificate -
San Diego College of Continuing Education
High School Diploma -
Herbert Hoover High School
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