Paula Aulman
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Focused Legal Secretary with solid administrative support background. Pays attention to details as well as considering larger picture when managing court filing procedures and deadlines. Positive attitude and proven success functioning well in large office environments. Manages priorities for multiple attorneys with ease. Positive relationships with court officials, colleagues.
Detail-oriented Legal Secretary with vast knowledge of legal industry and office management. Organized and efficient to learn new processes quickly. Strong knowledge of legal processes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Trial Secretary
Farmers Insurance Exchange
04.1987 - 10.2022
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings and managed firm administrative matters.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Responded to client inquiries and offer assistance.
- Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits.
- Screened patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies
Skills
- Compliance Training
- Trial Management
- Administrative Support
- Legal Software (Prolaw)
- Dispute Arbitration and mediation scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coordinate Exhibits
- Document Filing
- Federal Court System
- Manage attorney mail for critical deadlines
- Westlaw documents
- Trial Preparation
- Document Preparation
- Case File Management
- Schedule court reporter and interpreters for depositions, hearings, client meetings
Timeline
Senior Trial Secretary
Farmers Insurance Exchange
04.1987 - 10.2022
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