Family Law Legal Assistant resume example with 12+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
resumesample@example.com
(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Motivated, personable professional with a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Indiana University as well as a certificate from a successful legal assistant program.Ā Ability to work with minimal supervision. Great attention to detail and well organized. Ability to stay calm and organized under pressure. Thrive in deadline driven environments.
Skills
Professional phone etiquette
Excellent communication skills
Articulate and well-spoken
Flexible
Accurate and detailed
Excellent planner and coordinator
Works well under pressure
Pleasant demeanor
Critical thinker
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, QuickBooks and Dropbox
Education
Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IlExpected in 1990 ā āCertificate of Legal Assistant Program : Legal Assistant: - GPA:
Indiana University, Expected in 1989 ā āBachelor of Arts:Criminal Justice - GPA:
Work History
State Of Idaho - Family Law Legal Assistant Orofino, ID, 01/2015 - Current
E-file pleadings with the court, track case schedules and confirm hearings.
Prepare initial pleadings.
Assist attorneys with drafting, reviewing and finalizing correspondence and legal documents.
Act as first point of contact for all clients; interview potential clients and answer inquiries.
Manage records of clients with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion.
Review, edit and proofread declarations and briefs for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
Maintain case files.
Enter new cases into company database.
Maintain calendar for managing partners, and senior paralegal.
Enter daily billable time into Clio tracking system.
PopCap Games - Office Manager/Human Resource Director City, STATE, 2000 - 2003
One of the first four employees.
Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Managed incoming and outgoing calls.
Coordinated all department functions for team of fifteen employees.
Provided support for CEO and management team in managing operation work flow.
Processed payroll and benefits for staff.
Identified staff vacancies and recruited, Interviewed and selected applicants.
Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, and helping resolve work-related problems.
McKay Huffington, PLLC - Legal Administrator/Legal Assistant City, STATE, 2016 - Current
Assist attorneys in preparing discovery, pleadings and correspondence.
Conduct detailed client intakes and enter information into company database.
File Corporate Annual Reports with the Secretary of State.
Main point of contact for clients.
Communicate pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.
Direct and coordinate law office activity.
Maintain ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase.
In charge of accounts payable/receivable.
Skellenger Bender - Legal Assistant City, STATE, 02/1995 - 1998
Conducted client intake services.
Prepared binders for settlement conferences, mediations, and trial.
Calculated child support.
Interpreted and relayed legal information in a clear format for clients.
Communicated with clients throughout their case.
Drafted family law documents for attorneys' review, including Petitions and Discovery.
Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence.
Managed case schedules.
Set and confirmed court hearings.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss the progress of cases.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
Roosevelt University
Indiana University
Job Titles Held:
Family Law Legal Assistant
Office Manager/Human Resource Director
Legal Administrator/Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
Degrees
Certificate of Legal Assistant Program : Legal Assistant