Focused and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional work ethic and proven strengths in legal case management support. Strong multitasker skilled at managing high-volume, complex caseloads while consistently meeting deadlines. Persistent and resourceful problem solver with excellent research and communication skills.
Skills
MS Office proficient
Court reporting
Bankruptcy law
Cross-functional communication
Legal research and writing
Database management
Document control support
Schedule and calendar management
Administrative duties
Proofreading
Excel spreadsheets
Legal file maintenance
Local court procedures
Fluent in Arabic, French, and English
Experience
10/2020 to Current
Legal AssistantAlamo Group – Skowhegan, ME,
Handled clerical needs of busy bankruptcy department.
Processed all assigned cases according to company and client service level agreements.
Assisted attorneys during court proceedings.
Maintained knowledge on case status, reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Efficiently managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys.
Used NetDocs and ExpertBilling to produce reports and business correspondence.
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
Organized exhibits for trial, preparing materials and supporting documentation for easy display and admittance.
07/2018 to 10/2020
Legal AssistantAlamo Group – Theodore, AL,
Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
Gathered and organized documentation for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, and motions to prepare for hearings.
Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
Processed all assigned cases according to company and client service level agreements.
Analyzed law sources, including statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions and legal codes.
Maintained knowledge on case status, reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
Efficiently managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
Corresponded daily with clients and attorneys.
Drafted legal pleadings, motions, and notices.
Oversaw legal team appointments, hearing and depositions schedules.
Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
Participated in client meetings, observed questioning process and took notes to document information.
Education
Expected in 05/2021
Master of Arts: Criminology And Justice Loyola University New Orleans - New Orleans, LA GPA:
Alpha Sigma Nu Member
Zeta Beta, Alpha Phi Sigma - National Criminal Justice Honor Society Recognition
3.9 GPA
Expected in 05/2018
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Louisiana State University And A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA GPA:
Minor in Arabic
Minor in International Studies
TOPS Scholarship Recipient
Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs Scholarship Recipient
Activities
Secretary & Board Member of cedars Heritage Club of Baton Rouge (2017 - present)
President & Founder of Maronite Young Adults Louisiana (2020 - present)
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