Ronda Whitehead
Springfield,IL
Summary
Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem-solver with excellent research and communication skills. 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
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Graham & Graham, Ltd.
Springfield, IL
02.1996 - Current
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, prepared estate probate papers and discovery requests for malpractice cases.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Scheduled hearings with the judge's clerk for active malpractice cases.
- Called witnesses to give testimonies during court hearings. Coordinated deposition dates with clients.
- Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
- Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Oversaw legal team appointments, hearings and depositions schedules.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Education
Associates - Administrative Assistant
Robert Morris College
Springfield12-1995
Skills
- Multi-line switchboard
- Order and request filing
- Daily docket reports
- Advanced word processing
- Case management support
- Documatrix
- Legal research and writing
- Client relations
- Document filing
- File organization
- Data management
- Legal compliance
- Project management
- Case management
- Scheduling/Planning
- Transcription
- Relationship building
- Writing and editing
- Customer relationship management
- Microsoft office
- Document editing
- Legal/Court processes
- Legal terminology
- Legal document preparation
- Administrative assistance
- Calendar management
- Motion preparation
- Corporate law
- Exceptional telephone etiquette
- Proofreading
- Notary public
- Client service and support
- Document control support
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Organizational efficiency
- Administrative support
- Office management
- Confidentiality
- Document preparation
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Graham & Graham, Ltd.
02.1996 - Current
Associates - Administrative Assistant
Robert Morris College
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