Outstanding and driven to provide excellent support to busy business professionals with little guidance. Detail-oriented professional capable of performing with high degree of accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Quickbooks, Spreadsheet, Google Doc, One Drive
Skills
Court reporting
Daily docket reports
MS Office proficient
Document control support
Cross-functional communication
Troubleshooting complex problems
Conflict mediation
Conflict resolution
Prioritization and time management
Filing experience
Calendar management
Drafting legal documents
Exceptional communication skills
Word processing
Family law professional
Estate planning
Attentive listening
Setting court dates
Jurisdictional familiarity
Compliance
Civil procedure knowledge
Court document processing
Court transcription
Clerical writing
Editing
Negotiating agreements
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Switchboard operation
Compiling data
Clerical skills
Ethical
Transcribing/finalizing pleadings
Business operations management
Invoicing and billing
Office administration
Event coordination
Customer service orientation
Public relations
Experience
Co - Owner /Business Office Manager, 06/1994 to Current Kaufman Dolowich Voluck – Chicago, IL,
Interviewed, onboarded, developed and oversaw daily activities of clerical and administrative office personnel.
Conducted performance evaluations of office staff to monitor progress and productivity and recommend promotions, corrective or disciplinary actions.
Distributed company correspondence, including memos and updates to reinforce and apprise departments and divisions of corporate objectives and developments.
Maintained and verified credentials, files, insurance and licenses.
Organized and maintained documents, files and records.
Performed billing, collection and reporting functions for office.
Ordered office equipment and supplies after researching vendors and obtaining quotes.
Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking hotel rooms, car rentals and airfare for staff traveling to domestic and international locations.
Created and managed electronic customer records, encompassing data entry and administrative functions related to billing and accounts receivable.
Legal Assistant, 09/XXX5 to 06/XXX6 Riddle & Donaghey Law Firm – City, STATE,
Provided administrative support services for senior partners and firm associates for various types of litigation.
Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for cases, client communication and internal needs.
Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office.
Maintained master calendar for client appointments and court appearances.
Handled all telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
Managed communication with courts regarding status of petitions and granted orders.
Researched cases and attained affidavits to support supervisors and case needs.
Researched documents and publications for case-altering details and evidence establishment.
Drafted wide breadth of legal documents, including interrogatories, admissions requests and examination materials.
Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to define and document case details.
Met with clients to research cases, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
Performed intake and conducted client interviews
Issued subpoenas for all necessary records in preparation for trials.
Drafted correspondence and documentation and submitted all materials to appropriate parties.
Drafted legal complaints, summons and interrogatories.
Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
Remained highly organized and detail-oriented while working on several cases simultaneously.
Observed strict privacy laws to prevent information breaches and protect client data.
Conducted in-depth research to aid with positive legal outcomes.
Fostered positive public attitudes towards firm by engaging in community outreach.
Strengthened traceability by developing organization systems for court documents, including DUI and armed robbery records, reports, general counsel agreements and agendas.
Provided senior firm leaders with vital administrative support.
Efficiently managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and took notes to document information.
Maintained knowledge on case status, reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Oversaw legal team appointments, hearing and depositions schedules.
Knowledgeable with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
Personal Legal Assistant to District Attorney, 08/XXX5 to 06/XXX6 12th JudicialDistrict Attorney – City, STATE,
Researched cases and attained affidavits to support supervisors and case needs.
Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
Facilitated efficient communication between judges, court administration, government agencies and attorneys.
Coordinated subpoena services and other day-to-day support activities for legal office.
Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
Consulted with clients, witnesses and legal professionals to define and document case details.
Submitted letter briefs to office of attorney general seeking authority to withhold public documents.
Organized and executed court calendar with daily cases and supervisor meetings.
Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents associated with litigation process.
Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and took notes to document information.
Identified and analyzed legal documents, discovery documents and contracts.
Managed trial calendar, judicial calendar and master calendar for five attorneys.
Drafted judicial correspondence and handled court mailings.
Managed case correspondence on behalf of five attorneys.
Produced well-researched and articulate legal briefs, pleadings and statements.
Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
Drafted documents to be filed with court.
Identified and solved complex problems impacting legal team and business direction.
Reduced workflow downtime by effectively organizing and managing client billing and case management files.
Worked with attorneys and case reviewers to resolve legal complaints.
Assisted attorneys with trial preparation, developed trial exhibits, responded to motions and organized documents for trial discovery.
Drafted correspondence and documentation and submitted all materials to appropriate parties.
Responded quickly to client calls and inquiries, asking open-ended questions to deliver applicable information.
Coordinated with multiple departments regarding responsive documents and document retention.
Deputy Clerk of Court, Certified Court Recorder , 09/2004 to 12/XXX4 12th Judicial District Court – City, STATE,
Prepared official transcripts of all court proceedings to meet State of Louisiana laws and adhere to instructions from presiding judge.
Reiterated documented information to provide details of prior conversations.
Gathered and analyzed research data regarding statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
Applied various specialty equipment and recording devices to capture and document required information.
Drafted, organized and reviewed transactional documents including corporate minutes, consents, UCC filings, name change, DBAÆs, entity formation and dissolution documents.
Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about warrants, citations and other court documents or procedures.
Tracked exhibits admitted during court hearings and updated documentation.
Updated and maintained court calendar, responded to inquiries about court procedures and resolved scheduling conflicts with attorneys.
Conducted roll calls, polled jurors and swore in interpreters, witnesses, defendants and jury members.
Recorded court proceedings and prepared accurate minutes for court hearings and trials.
Examined legal documents and assured adherence to laws and court procedures.
Evaluated and edited transcriptions to verify error-free reporting.
Compiled and duplicated transcripts for entry into official court records.
Processed summons, subpoenas, appeals and motions.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1989 Bunkie High School - Bunkie, LA, GPA:
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