Tammy Laird
Legal/Administrative Assistant
Harriman,TN
Summary
Extensive experience managing multiple complex deadline-driven projects with specific milestones, deliverables, and requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
SUISMAN SHAPIRO
06.2022 - 03.2023
- E-filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Drafted and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
- Handled discovery compliance for three attorneys.
- Transcription.
- Managed accounts and client records, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Scheduled court appearances, depositions and meetings; and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases as well as discuss progress of cases.
Retirement Plan Consultant
OUR INFINITE COMPANY
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Educated school staff as to their predicted pension amounts at retirement.
- Advised clients on investments, retirement and estate planning.
- Presented financial plans and investment recommendations to clients based on their needs.
Professional Development
Career Break
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Studied for TN Life and Health Insurance License and passed.
Self-Employed Part-Time
Family Business
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
Legal Secretary
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON, LLP
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Case/Project Management for four attorneys;
- Prepare various legal documents;
- Discovery compliance;
- E-filing (federal and state court);
- Transcription; and
- Multiple calendar scheduling of depositions, court proceedings and meetings for four attorneys
- Make travel arrangements for attorneys; and
- Assist in processing monthly client invoices and attorney expenses.
Legal Assistant
Suisman Shapiro
12.2003 - 10.2016
- E-filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Drafted and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
- Handled discovery compliance.
- Scheduled court appearances, depositions and meetings; and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Heavy transcription.
- Managed accounts and client records, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases as well as discuss progress of cases.
- Notary Public.
Education
High School graduate -
Boone High School
Orlando, FloridaNo Degree - Legal Assistant
St. John's School of Business
West Springfield, MassachusettsSkills
- MS Office Proficiency, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets and document management software and CRM software
- Project/Case Management and Organization
- Discovery Compliance
- Subpoena Coordination and Delivery
- Conducting Intakes
- Prepare Exhibits
- Various types of law: criminal, family, ERISA, personal injury, workers' compensation, insurance, and Social Security
- Administrative Support
- Legal Document Preparation
- Project Organization
- Transcription
- E-Filing legal documents/pleadings
- Customer Relationship Management
- Motion Preparation
- Project Management
- Travel and Event Coordination
- Interviewing Clients
- Criminal Law
- Confidentiality Understanding
- Client Relations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Legal Assistant
SUISMAN SHAPIRO
06.2022 - 03.2023
Retirement Plan Consultant
OUR INFINITE COMPANY
02.2022 - 08.2022
Professional Development
Career Break
12.2021 - 02.2022
Self-Employed Part-Time
Family Business
04.2021 - 12.2021
Legal Secretary
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON, LLP
07.2017 - 03.2021
Legal Assistant
Suisman Shapiro
12.2003 - 10.2016
High School graduate -
Boone High School
No Degree - Legal Assistant
St. John's School of Business
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