Patti Foster
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dynamic Legal Assistant with extensive experience at Laurence Levy & Associates, excelling in litigation support and document preparation. Proven ability to manage client records with confidentiality and discretion. Skilled in advanced word processing and case management, demonstrating strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to achieving successful outcomes.
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Laurence Levy & Associates
05.2012 - Current
- Worker's Compensation insurance defense
- Answer phones, scheduling, e-filing documents, pleadings/correspondence drafting.
- Aderant Total Office software, filing, transcription for multiple attorneys, document preparation for e-filing.
- Notary Public, preparation of files and calendar for events.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
Legal Assistant
Dunn & Davison
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Railroad, construction/contract law, Worker's Compensation litigation, in-house attorneys for Herzog, Inc.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Legal Assistant
O'Rourke & Griggs
01.1994 - 01.2005
- Worker's Compensation representing injured workers, answered telephones, greeted clients, assisted clients with their cases, transcription, filing.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Education
LEGAL STUDIES -
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE -
North Platte High School
Dearborn, MO05-1981
Skills
- Self-starter
- Legal field experience
- Advanced word processing
- Case management support
- Document editing
- Scheduling/Planning
- Correspondence
- Microsoft office
- Litigation support
- Transcription
- File organization
- Legal document preparation
- Notary public
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Laurence Levy & Associates
05.2012 - Current
Legal Assistant
Dunn & Davison
01.2009 - 11.2011
Legal Assistant
O'Rourke & Griggs
01.1994 - 01.2005
LEGAL STUDIES -
MISSOURI WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE -
North Platte High School
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