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BANKRUPTCY LEGAL ASSISTANT
Summary

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. 

Highlights
  • Case management
  • Bankruptcy law familiarity
  • MS Office proficient
  • Knowledge of ECF filing

 

 

 

  • Transcription
  • Drafting legal documents
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Word processing

 

Accomplishments
  • 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.

 

 

 

Experience
Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
May 2012 to Current
Perdue, 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.


Bankruptcy Legal Assistant
October 2007 to May 2012
Perdue, 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.
Volunteer Worker in the United Kingdom
February 2004 to October 2007
City 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.
Legal Secretary
September 2001 to January 2003
Brennan & Wasden - City , STATE
  • Assistant to partner and several associatesdoing litigation work.
  • Transcribed many documents including letters, pleadings, discovery and deposition outlines.
  • Attorney billing.
  • Reception.
Education
High School Diploma : 1991Summerville Union High School - City, State, USA
Professional References
  • 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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