Sonya DeVille
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Adaptable professional with extensive experience in legal field and healthcare settings. Strong in office administration, document preparation, and electronic charting, with a focus on accurate records and timely communication. Ready to support efficient operations and reliable documentation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant/Student Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne , IN
07.2024 - Current
- Transferred patients safely using lifts, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with ADLs.
- Supported nurses during admissions, discharges, and routine care tasks.
- Documented patient observations in hospital records and care charts.
- Maintained infection control standards across patient care areas.
- Repositioned patients to promote comfort and prevent skin breakdown.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
Paralegal
DAVID M. LUTZ LLC, ATTORNEY AT LAW
Fort Wayne , IN
03.2006 - Current
- Prepared legal documents for law office case files and attorney review.
- Organized client records, correspondence, and pleadings in confidential case management systems.
- Researched statutes, regulations, and case law for attorney support.
- Drafted discovery requests, subpoenas, and routine legal correspondence.
- Tracked deadlines, hearings, and filing requirements using legal calendars.
- Communicated with clients, courts, and vendors on case updates and document requests.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, exhibit assembly, and hearing binders.
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Entered data into and managed litigation databases and Excel spreadsheets.
- Attended court proceedings to observe trials or hearings.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Coordinated witness testimony for depositions.
- Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits, taking notes, and ensuring all necessary materials were available.
- Scheduled and coordinated depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings.
- Utilized legal software and databases for case management and legal research.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.
Legal Assistant
Carson Law
Fort Wayne , IN
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Organized client records, trust documents, and confidential case materials.
- Filed court documents and tracked submissions through Carson Law case systems.
- Communicated with clients, courts, and opposing counsel on Carson Law matters.
- Prepared trial binders, exhibits, and litigation packets for Carson Law attorneys.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
Secretary
A1 Production
Kendallvill, IN
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Entered new customer orders and changed previous orders.
- Answered phones and took messages.
- Billed customers daily.
- Entered vendor bills into computer.
- Put together paperwork for machined parts.
- Advanced Shipment Notices.
- Handled ISO Management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2027
Associate of Science - Paralegal And Criminal Justice
Brown Mackie College
Fort Wayne, IN08-2006
Skills
- Calendar management
- Legal transcription
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Deposition scheduling
- Document preparation
- Court filing
- Document drafting
- Motion drafting
- Office administration
- Proficient in MS office
- Attorney support
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant/Student Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Carson Law
06.2022 - 06.2024
Paralegal
DAVID M. LUTZ LLC, ATTORNEY AT LAW
03.2006 - Current
Secretary
A1 Production
01.2004 - 12.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Science - Paralegal And Criminal Justice
Brown Mackie College