Tonya Blakeslee
Sault Ste. Marie
Summary
Dynamic legal assistant with proven expertise at The France Firm P.C. in managing client relationships and maintaining confidentiality. Skilled in document preparation and calendar management, I excel at prioritizing tasks and ensuring deadlines are met. Known for my strong communication abilities and attention to detail, I consistently enhance office efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
The France Firm P.C.
06.2023 - Current
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Responded to client inquiries and offered assistance.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Maintained organized office and case-specific digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys.
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Screened phone calls to effectively handle less important inquiries and keep senior staff free for more important matters.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Communicated professionally with clients, colleagues and legal partnership verbally and in writing.
- Assisted with preparation of trial materials and documents.
- Scheduled and made appointments for 2 attorneys, in multiple counties in the Upper Peninsula.
Shift Leader
GKC Theater
10.2008 - 11.2009
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
Receptionist Administrator
Elliot Heating and Cooling
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Scheduled and coordinated service calls for clients with plumbers, and HVAC employees.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone calls and answered questions from customers.
- Prepared Pamphlets, office memos, emails, and another correspondence the company needed.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sault High
Sault Ste, Marie, MIUS Army Veteran
Skills
- Calendar management/Scheduling/Planning
- MS office proficient
- Interviewing clients
- Office management
- Customer relationship management
- Data management
- Billing statements
- Document control support/preparation
- Task prioritization
- Correspondence/Client communication
Timeline
Legal Assistant
The France Firm P.C.
06.2023 - Current
Shift Leader
GKC Theater
10.2008 - 11.2009
Receptionist Administrator
Elliot Heating and Cooling
01.2007 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Sault High
US Army Veteran