Victoria Kelly
Spencer,NY
Summary
Driven Legal Assistant with 2 years of experience in Criminal law. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in Criminal law.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Pask Law, PLLC
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for easy retrieval and storage.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
- Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
Paralegal
Saputo, PLLC
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm''s billing system.
- Working for Paul Saputo, I acquired quite a lot more experience as a paralegal
- I was the main paralegal and was able to learn and gain the experience of more aspects of the job as well as honing the skills and knowledge I had previously learned
- I answered phones and logged the calls by separating the calls into different categories such as potential new clients, current clients, etc
- I became in charge of client billing and anything related to these matters
- I also learned about Occupational Licenses and became in charge of every step of this process after he created the petition
- I also learned and became in charge of the process of ALR hearings
- I did other day to day responsibilities as paralegals do as well, such as editing and filing motions, creating documents, communicating with clients for various reasons, and more
- I learned so incredibly much in such a short time working for this firm and cannot wait to learn more.
Legal Assistant/Receptionist
The Crowder Law Firm
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- 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.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- I started this job as an entry level receptionist as well as did the letter marketing for the firm
- I later was promoted to Legal Assistant and was given more responsibilities
- In my role I would answer and log all phone calls and put every conversation into a system called mycase, whether it be phone calls, texting, or emails
- I would contact different counties regarding our clients to make sure we were getting the most efficient and accurate information and staying up to date for our clients
- I spoke with clients, potential clients and current, and did my best to accommodate and resolve any problem or concern they had in the most timely and efficient manner
- I also drafted motions and letters to all courts as well as created and kept up with multiple logs to ensure that our firm was the most up to date and that everyone was informed of the most correct information
- I did other little jobs when asked by my superiors and anything they needed my help with
- Within my time there I had received 3 raises and my last raise was a promotion to salary for my hard work and dedication to the firm
- I had no knowledge of the legal world until my time there and I loved getting to learn as much as I could in my time there.
Bartender
Edoko Sushi & Robata
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, introducing new cocktails and techniques to the menu.
- Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop creative food pairings that complemented beverage offerings.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Being a bartender requires being intuitive in reading people and accurately taking care of and accommodating each and every person's needs and wants
- You get to be a part of a family within your work and with your regulars
- Bartending is serving food, making drinks, maintaining service throughout, handling money, and working with different computer systems.
Education
License in Cosmetology -
TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy
Plano, TX01.2015
Collin County Community College
McKinney, TX05.2012
Farmersville High School
Farmersville, TX05.2010
Marcus High School
Flower Mound, TX05.2009
Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Research
- Front Desk
- Microsoft Outlook
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Office (3 years)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Administrative Experience
- Task Prioritization
- Billing Statements
- Customer Relationship Management
- Scheduling/Planning
- Case Management
- Client Billing
- Document Editing
- Document Control
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Pask Law, PLLC
03.2021 - 07.2021
Paralegal
Saputo, PLLC
11.2020 - 02.2021
Legal Assistant/Receptionist
The Crowder Law Firm
05.2019 - 09.2020
Bartender
Edoko Sushi & Robata
01.2018 - 03.2019
License in Cosmetology -
TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy
Collin County Community College
Farmersville High School
Marcus High School
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