Tammy Burke
Mason City,IL
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings. Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 10+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well- organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP
2023.09 - Current
- Work alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings
- Developed positive relationships working with courts, clients, law enforcement members and Attorneys
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
Paralegal
Ginzkey Law Office
2023.03 - 2023.08
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex case processes
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings
- Developed positive relationships working with courts, clients, law enforcement members and Attorneys
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases
Paralegal
Woods & Bates
2022.08 - 2023.03
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provided updates on cases
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request
- Collected documents for discovery
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
Ostling & Associates
2010.03 - 2022.06
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request
- Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database
- Drafted, signed and certified key legal documents for judicial review.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients
Executive Assistant / Promoted
Insurance Management - Co
1999.10 - 2010.01
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
- Handled logistics, agendas and travel arrangements for meetings for
- Board of Directors, President and Executive Vice President
- Took notes and dictation at meetings
- Managed all marketing accounts
- Lead and oversaw all company's marketing efforts from creative to operations
- Coordinated all travel arrangements for the President and CEO
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president
- Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports, and other deliverables
Education
Bachelors - Paralegal Studies
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ05.2025
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05.2016
Skills
- Clio
- Calendar Management
- Adobe Acrobat
- Research
- Proofreading
- Official Notary of Public
- Microsoft Outlook
- LexisNexis
- Westlaw
- Relationship Building
Certification
Paralegal Certificate, Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Paralegal
Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP
2023.09 - Current
Paralegal
Ginzkey Law Office
2023.03 - 2023.08
Paralegal
Woods & Bates
2022.08 - 2023.03
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
Ostling & Associates
2010.03 - 2022.06
Executive Assistant / Promoted
Insurance Management - Co
1999.10 - 2010.01
Bachelors - Paralegal Studies
Penn Foster College
Certificate - Paralegal Studies
Heartland Community College
Paralegal Certificate, Certified Notary Public
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