Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Susan Prohaska

Dunkirk,Maryland

Summary

Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting managing partners on high profile cases. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures. Dedicated, professional, reliable and able to handle a high volume of assignments. Known for positive attitude, ethical work habits and flexibility.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner

Asmar, Schor & McKenna
Washington , DC
01.2022 - Current
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
  • Appointed to manage the transition from a massively under-organized physical filing process to a new contract maintenance system; created migration lists needed to launch the new system
  • Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
  • Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
  • Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
  • Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
  • Supported partners and associates in areas of appellate and complex civil litigation.

Project Manager

District Lighting Group
Millersville, MD
09.2000 - 12.2021
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
  • Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
  • Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
  • Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
  • Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Memoranda Preparation
  • Service Support
  • Online Databases
  • Filing System Organization
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
  • Legal Terminology
  • Publication Review
  • Deposition Briefings
  • Legal Correspondence
  • Legal Research
  • Summary Writing
  • Trial Preparation Assistance
  • Database Searching
  • Motion Preparation
  • Subpoena Coordination
  • Word Processing
  • Corporate Law
  • Postage Meter
  • Legal Transcripts
  • Court Reporting
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Client Support
  • Trial Proceedings
  • Client Correspondence
  • Administrative Support
  • Travel and Event Coordination
  • Advanced Word Processing
  • Order and Request Filing
  • Writing and Editing
  • Assisting Legal Professionals
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Litigation Support
  • Proofreading Documents
  • Daily Reports
  • Review of Pleadings
  • Subpoena Delivery
  • Reading Comprehension
  • QuickBooks Pro
  • Office Management
  • Drafting Legal Documents
  • Report Generation
  • Exceptional Telephone Etiquette
  • Board of Directors Support
  • Case Logistix
  • Court Policies and Programs
  • Work Assignments
  • Confidentiality and Discretion
  • Deadline Monitoring
  • Project Organization
  • Settlement Statements
  • Electronic Discovery
  • Billing Statements
  • Client Invoicing
  • Managing Calendars
  • Drafting of Opinions
  • Software Applications
  • Legal and Court Processes
  • Proper Punctuation
  • LexisNexis

Timeline

Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner

Asmar, Schor & McKenna
01.2022 - Current

Project Manager

District Lighting Group
09.2000 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

University of Maryland - College Park

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Susan Prohaska