Bankruptcy Legal Assistant Resume Example
A highly talented, knowledgeable and experienced legal assistant with a proven track record of giving top assistance to partners in both Litigation and most recently, Bankruptcy law including all facets of secretarial and paralegal responsibilities; independently work client files relative to client and attorney case status, self-taught and trained on ECF and Best Case bankruptcy software, successfully interact with clients to generate repeat and referral business.
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- Oversaw at least 75 bankruptcy cases at all times.
- Wrote a step-by-step procedure manual to help other legal secretaries and staff understand ECF filing and office practices.
- Received praise from corporate clients for organizational and communication skills.
- Generated, typed, formatted and edited letters, documents, motions, briefs and client forms.
- Electronically filed multiple motions, proofs of claims and other legal documents with Bankruptcy Court on a day to day basis.
May 2012 to CurrentPerdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins And Mott L.L.P. － Amarillo , TX
- Conducted client interviews and all client intake services.
- Met with clients and other legal professionals to discuss case details.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in a clear format for clients.
- Processed all assigned cases according to company and client service level agreements.
- Managed communication with courts regarding status of petitions and granted orders.
October 2007 to May 2012Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins And Mott L.L.P. － Garland , TX
- Prepared Motions for Relief, Proof of Claims, Objections, Affidavits and other legal documents for partners of the firm.
- E-filed legal documents with the Bankruptcy Court on a daily basis.
- Daily updated and organized Court calendar for attorneys
- Daily completed assignments on time and ahead of schedule while in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
February 2004 to October 2007City Of Rochester - Ny － Rochester , NY
- Worked side by side with a nightclub chaplain as a volunteer in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland and Wales) working with the homeless, the drug and alcohol addicted and the lonely.
- On call contact for police and emergency personnel
- Upon completion of my volunteer work in the UK, my former boss at Ellis, Painter (I first worked there from 2003-2004) contacted me and offered to fly me back to the USA if I would work for him again; I accepted.
September 2001 to January 2003Brennan & Wasden － City , STATE
- Assistant to partner and several associatesdoing litigation work.
- Transcribed many documents including letters, pleadings, discovery and deposition outlines.
- Attorney billing.
- Reception.
- Tonya Green, Servicing agent and former client at Green Tree Servicing. Phone: (605) 381-3485
- Daniel Jenkins, Attorney at Ellis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams. Email: djenkins@epra-law.com. Phone: (912) 233-9700
- Julie Kryder, Office Manager at Brennan & Wasden. Email: jkryder@brennanandwasden.com. Phone: (912) 232-6700
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School Attended
- Summerville Union High School
- Professional References
Job Titles Held:
- Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
- Volunteer Worker in the United Kingdom
- Legal Secretary
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 1991
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