Tatyana Thompson
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Accomplished Legal Assistant with six years of experience seamlessly organizing and optimizing legal processes, ensuring efficient communication and coordination within legal terms. Adept at drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents with precision, resulting in a significant reduction in errors, and a notable increase in client satisfaction. Proficient in managing multiple calendars and prioritizing tasks, contributing to a 10% decrease in missed appointments. Possess a strong foundation in legal terminology, complemented by exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to professionalism. Committed to delivering high-quality support and contributing to the seamless functioning of legal operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Chopin Law Firm
New Orleans, LA
06.2024 - Current
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Conducted interviews with potential witnesses to obtain statements relevant to pending cases.
- Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks.
Legal Assistant
Davis, Johnson & Teamer Law Firm
New Orleans, LA
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Facilitate administrative support for 3 attorneys.
- Optimized scheduling and confirmation of client appointments with 4 attorneys while coordinating staff conferences based on attorney availability on calendar.
- Composed and edited legal documents , including pleadings, motions, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal regulations.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
Education
Paralegal Studies
LSU
Baton Rouge, LA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
LSU
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Legal research and document preparation
- Court filing and case management
- Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Ethics compliance
- Relationship building
- Daily docket reports
- MS office proficient
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Chopin Law Firm
06.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Davis, Johnson & Teamer Law Firm
01.2019 - 12.2024
Paralegal Studies
LSU
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
LSU
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