Sonya Buffington
Benton,AR
Summary
Professional legal support specialist prepared to contribute to high-performing team. Extensive experience in managing legal documentation, case files, and client communication. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to achieving results in dynamic environments. Brings strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Assistant
Donald M. Spears
04.2023 - Current
- Streamlined communication between attorneys and clients through diligent management of correspondence and scheduling.
- Trained junior legal assistants in firm policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure smooth integration into the team environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling a high volume of client data across multiple practice areas.
- Expedited resolution of routine issues with opposing counsel or court staff through professional communication skills both written and verbal.
Sales and Service Coordinator
ACI/Southeast Imaging
01.2009 - 04.2023
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, and conducting timely payments.
Trial Court Administrator
Honorable Robert W. Garrett
01.2001 - 12.2008
- Processed workflows related to specific areas of court processes.
- Reviewed presented documents for compliance to standards.
- Sorted, stamped and filed wide variety of legal and judicial materials.
- Maintained flow of documents received and served through appropriate clerks up to judges and back to final destination.
Education
No Degree - Business
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARSkills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Blue folder program management
- Quickbooks
Timeline
Senior Legal Assistant
Donald M. Spears
04.2023 - Current
Sales and Service Coordinator
ACI/Southeast Imaging
01.2009 - 04.2023
Trial Court Administrator
Honorable Robert W. Garrett
01.2001 - 12.2008
No Degree - Business
University of Central Arkansas
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