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Jessica Claire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
Home: (555) 432-1000 - Cell: - resumesample@example.com - -
Summary

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 Assistant Alamo 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 Assistant Alamo 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)
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
  • linkedin.com/in/maud-laya-Claire-234b03104

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School Attended

  • Loyola University New Orleans
  • Louisiana State University And A&M College

Job Titles Held:

  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Assistant

Degrees

  • Master of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts

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