Organized Legal Administrative Assistant with strong background in criminal law. Handles clerical tasks with high efficiency and minimal oversight. Advanced Microsoft user proficient in managing files, supplies and billing support. Offers clear and concise data based on creative and complex research findings.
Skills
Case Summaries
Legal Correspondence
Legal Research
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Legal Terminology
Conflict Resolution
Administrative Support
Client Support
Case Management
Legal and Court Processes
Criminal Law
Work History
Legal Assistant, 05/2021 to Current Anthem Management Group – Las Vegas, NV,
Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
Maintained organized office and case-specific paper and digital files for easy tracking and retrieval.
Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
Solo assistant to 3 attorneys, assisted and prioritized tasks to complete.
Office Manager & Legal Assistant, 01/2018 to 07/2020 Anthem Management Group – Henderson, NV,
Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes.
Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates.
Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances, variety motion hearings, expunction and nondisclosure hearings, etc. for busy law firm.
Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
Visited Bexar County Jail daily to visit clients for case information.
Direct point of contact to maintain and request all correspondence on State murder case.
Handles all firm conflicts regarding client's questions and emails.
Legal Secretary, 11/2012 to 05/2015 Trichter & Murphy, P.C. – City, STATE,
Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
Scheduled all appointments, appearances and client meetings.
Completed accident reports, trial and courtroom requests and applications for clients.
Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for legal assistants and attorneys.
Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
Developed and maintained filing and retrieval systems.
Entered new cases into company database.
Obtained signatures from attorneys for legal documents.
Received and placed telephone calls to clients and prospective clients.
Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical and other records.
Education
Associate of Arts: Criminal Justice, Expected in 06/2012 Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, TX GPA:
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