Wanda Gonzalez-Dagstine
Belford,NJ
Summary
Legal executive assistant with extensive experience supporting attorneys with complex calendar management, travel coordination, and confidential case support. Conducts conflict checks, drafts legal documents, and maintains detailed records across litigation and corporate matters. Supports client communication and billing processes to ensure accurate documentation and timely delivery.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney Support Assistant
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
New York, NY
04.2025 - Current
- Supported 2 partners, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Conflicts group, 3 of counsel attorneys, and 2 associates by managing administrative tasks, enabling efficient operations.
- • Maintained detailed calendars, booked travel, arranged hotel accommodations and car service, processed expense reports promptly, and handled vendor invoices.
- Updated attorney profile records in OneNote, tracked court admissions, requested certificates of good standing, and renewed memberships, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.
- Coordinated internal and external meetings, reserved conference rooms, arranged AV support, ordered catering, and managed visitor access.
- Collaborated with assistants to deliver consistent support for the team, enhancing overall productivity.
Legal Executive Assistant
Outten & Golden, LLP
New York, NY
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Coordinated attorneys' schedules by managing appointments, arranging meetings, and reserving conference rooms, optimizing time management for legal teams.
- Assisted in client relations by drafting emails, finalizing engagement letters, and processing documents via DocuSign, improving clarity and responsiveness in client communication.
- Supported administrative operations by conducting conflict checks, managing case files, and updating client information, maintaining accuracy and organization within legal processes.
- Facilitated financial processes by entering time records, collaborating on invoice preparation, and following up on client payments, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
Legal Administrative Assistant (Floater)
Duane Morris, LLP
New York, NY
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported legal team by processing invoices, submitting check requests, and conducting conflicts checks to ensure timely matter initiation.
- Assisted in document management by transcribing dictation, redlining documents using ChangePro, and organizing files in iManage for easy access.
- Managed communication by screening calls, taking detailed messages, and distributing incoming mail electronically to attorneys.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Paul Weiss, LLP
New York, NY
11.2013 - 02.2022
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to legal teams, including Bankruptcy, Corporate, and Real Estate practice groups, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow.
- Managed client interactions and ensured compliance with firm policies while preparing and processing legal documents and correspondence.
- Updated client matter lists, managed time diaries, and conducted conflict checks while assisting with audit response letters and financial reporting procedures.
- Managed and coordinated complex scheduling tasks, including meetings and teleconferences, while liaising with IT and concierge services to facilitate seamless event logistics.
- Processed vendor bills and managed reimbursable expenses, collaborating with billing clerks to finalize client bills for accurate financial reporting.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Sedgwick, LLP
New York, NY
10.2005 - 04.2013
- Managed communications by answering calls, responding to emails, and preparing legal documents including complaints, stipulations, and motions to support case progression.
- Collaborated with managing clerk for court filings and prepared affidavits of service to ensure timely document distribution.
- Coordinated logistical activities such as scheduling couriers, organizing attorney meetings, and maintaining attorney filing systems.
- Assisted in firm events and activities, mentored and trained new administrative assistants, and processed expenses and time entries to enhance operational support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NYSkills
- Legal Case Management
- Document Preparation
- Calendar Coordination
- Expense Management
- Billing management
- Time Tracking Systems
- HR Software Management
- Filevine
- IManage
- ChangePro
- Adobe Pro
- Microsoft Office
- Orion
- CompareRite
- Litera
- IT Support Coordination
- Virtual Meeting Coordination
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking
- Team Player
- Communication skills
- Written skills
- Administrative support
- Interaction
- Detail-oriented
- Written skills
- Document Preparation
- Administrative support
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Attorney Support Assistant
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
04.2025 - Current
Legal Executive Assistant
Outten & Golden, LLP
09.2022 - 08.2024
Legal Administrative Assistant (Floater)
Duane Morris, LLP
02.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Administrative Assistant
Paul Weiss, LLP
11.2013 - 02.2022
Legal Administrative Assistant
Sedgwick, LLP
10.2005 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice