Patricia Farrell
Hastings,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented legal assistant with extensive experience in document preparation, case management, and client communication. Committed to ensuring legal compliance and support for academic advising staff.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
David M.W. Setzler, Esquire
Saint Augustine, Florida
04.2010 - Current
- Coordinated student registration processes, ensuring accurate records and smooth operations.
- Managed communication with students about registration deadlines and requirements, enhancing clarity and compliance.
- Processed transcript requests, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
- Supported academic advising staff by analyzing data and generating reports to inform decision-making.
Legal Assistant
David M. W. Setzler, Esquire
Saint Augustine, FL
05.1993 - 07.1999
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing litigation efforts.
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for various client cases.
- Assisted in preparing trial materials and exhibits for court proceedings.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Organized and maintained case files and legal records for attorneys.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates.
- Managed attorney calendars, scheduling appointments and court dates.
- Filed documents with courts and maintained compliance with deadlines.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline office procedures and workflows.
- Ensured client confidentiality by securely handling sensitive information.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Mailed legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
Education
GED -
St. Augustine HIgh
Saint Augustine, FL08-1973
Skills
- Document drafting
- Legal terminology
- Legal compliance
- Case management
- Document management
- Filing procedures
- Record keeping
- Client communication
- Client relations
- Office administration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Certification
- Paralegal UNF Program 2 years
Timeline
Legal Assistant
David M.W. Setzler, Esquire
04.2010 - Current
Legal Assistant
David M. W. Setzler, Esquire
05.1993 - 07.1999
GED -
St. Augustine HIgh