Shania Staggs
Carson City
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Assistant with 6 years of experience supporting workers’ compensation, probate, and civil matters. Skilled in case management, client communication, and maintaining strict legal deadlines while supporting daily office operations in a small firm environment. Known for reliability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Seeking to expand hands-on experience in legal drafting and continue growing within the legal field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Richard S. Staub & Associates
Carson City
08.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a small law office, supporting attorneys across workers’ compensation, probate, and estate matters.
- Represented attorneys in workers’ compensation hearings by assisting in case preparation and advocating for clients.
- Coordinated attorney calendars to streamline scheduling of hearings, deadlines, and client appointments.
- Monitored and ensured compliance with strict legal deadlines and court requirements.
- Communicated directly with clients, courts, and third parties, building strong rapport and maintaining professionalism.
- Assisted in probate case management, supporting multiple cases from initiation through completion.
- Coordinated publication requirements for probate matters, including legal notices in newspapers.
- Organized and maintained physical case files for accuracy and accessibility.
- Managed phone communications, acting as a primary point of contact for clients and inquiries.
- Prepared and processed outgoing legal mail and ensured proper service of documents.
- Maintained internal logs and tracking systems to support case progress and office efficiency.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information in all legal matters.
- Acted as a key support role in a small office environment, often handling responsibilities independently and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Trained and onboarded new hires, enhancing understanding of office procedures and legal workflows.
- Served as a go-to resource for team members, answering questions and supporting day-to-day operations.
- Mentored new employees to improve accuracy, productivity, and understanding of legal procedures.
- Commissioned Notary Public, performing notarization of legal documents and verifying client identities in compliance with state regulations.
Front Desk Associate
Trailside Inn
Alturas
05.2016 - 07.2020
- Greeted guests warmly and facilitated smooth check-in process at Trailside Inn.
- Responded to guest inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Managed reservations using hotel management software for efficient guest service.
- Coordinated housekeeping requests to guarantee timely room readiness for guest arrivals.
- Maintained lobby cleanliness and organized front desk materials for readability.
- Provided guests with local information, dining recommendations, and transportation options to enhance their stay.
- Processed payments and managed billing inquiries with accuracy at the front desk.
- Trained newly hired employees on front desk procedures and business operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV05-2020
High School Diploma -
Silver Stage High School
Silver Springs, NV05-2014
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Court filing
- Hearing representation
- Case management
- Estate administration
- Legal correspondence
- Client relations
- Records management
- Calendar & deadline management
- Office operations
- Compensation support
- Notary services (Nevada)
- Microsoft Office
- Staff training & onboarding
Certification
- Workers' Compensation Hearing Representative (Active)
- Notary Public-State of Nevada (Active)
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Richard S. Staub & Associates
08.2020 - Current
Front Desk Associate
Trailside Inn
05.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Truckee Meadows Community College
High School Diploma -
Silver Stage High School