Scott Crow
Grandview,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented legal assistant with extensive experience in document preparation, case management, and client communication. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and deliver high-quality support in fast-paced legal environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Suite 500 Lawyers Association
Kansas City, Missouri
04.1998 - Current
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for attorneys and clients.
- Facilitated communication among clients, attorneys, and court officials to ensure clarity and efficiency.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records for easy retrieval.
- Managed appointment schedules and ensured timely follow-up with clients.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information throughout all processes.
- Delivered comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, managing calendars, scheduling appointments, organizing files, preparing correspondence, filing court documents, and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Performed in-depth research and review of case information to enhance attorney preparedness.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to obtain statements relevant to pending cases.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at the office and provided assistance.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
- Performed extensive research to prepare for court cases and gathered pertinent case information.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
- Contacted witnesses and scheduled interviews and evaluations.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
- Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO06-2000
High School Diploma -
The Barstow School
Kansas City, MO05-1990
Skills
- Legal research
- Document preparation
- Case management
- Evidence organization
- Filing procedures
- Client relationship management
- Court filing processes
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Customer service
- Customer relationship management
- Advanced word processing
- Microsoft office
- Calendar management
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Relationship building
- Scheduling/Planning
- Order and request filing
- MS office proficient
- Client support
- Fast learner
- Administrative support
- Interviewing clients
- File organization
- Legal terminology
- Document filing
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- Billing statements
- Court filing
- Administrative assistance
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Suite 500 Lawyers Association
04.1998 - Current
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
High School Diploma -
The Barstow School