Sonya Seitz
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Skilled Legal Assistant with comprehensive experience in drafting legal documents, managing case files, and performing research. Strong ability to maintain efficient office environment through exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated capability in maintaining confidentiality, providing support on complex legal cases, and contributing positively to team efforts.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Topkin Law, PL
Deerfield Beach, Florida
08.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, including drafting legal documents, managing schedules, and coordinating meetings.
- File legal documents with courts and other legal entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
- Maintain and organize case files, client records, and other important documents.
- Prepared and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and forms for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided administrative support during trials and hearings.
- Organized and maintained confidential files and records.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Worked with ABI Document Support Services
Receptionist and Fitness Instructor
Pure Barre
Weston, Florida
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Provided administrative support to staff members, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Prepared welcome packages for new hires.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Monitored office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Verified visitors' identification cards before allowing access to the building.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
- Updated daily log book with information about visitors entering the premises.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for management team.
- Utilized a variety of fitness equipment and techniques to keep workouts engaging and effective.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions to meet clients' specific health and fitness objectives.
- Taught one-on-one and group fitness classes.
Education
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01-2008
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2005
Skills
- Proficient in legal research and writing
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Familiarity with legal case management software
- Fast Learner
Affiliations
- Has participated in Volunteer work throughout my community.
Accomplishments
- Mother to a 12 year old boy named Liam
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Topkin Law, PL
08.2019 - Current
Receptionist and Fitness Instructor
Pure Barre
01.2016 - 08.2019
Tallahassee Community College
Broward College