Driven Legal Assistant with 17+ years of experience in criminal law with proven expertise in client relations and management. Systematic and well organized in managing case files, preparing and filing documents and meeting deadlines as well as being committed to streamlining processes to facilitate company growth. Proficient in maintaining and managing highly confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Skills
Case management
Administrative Support
Advanced word processing
Writing and editing
Documentation expertise
Excellent Multi-tasking
Proficient in MS Office
Client service and support
Organizational Efficiency
Education
University of Louisiana At LafayetteLafayette, Expected in 1999 ā ā:General Business/Criminal Justice - GPA:
1997-1999
Lafayette High SchoolLafayette, LAExpected in 1996 ā āHighschool General Diploma: - GPA:
Created and prepared highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as correspondences, pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, contracts and briefs.
Mitigated legal team's workload by reviewing and evaluating legal documents, discovery materials and contracts.
Professionally and efficiently screened new contacts in order to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying viable new clients.
Conducted detailed client intakes, and conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information, schedule appointments, and discuss progress of cases.
Researched state statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes and documents.
Maintained ongoing communication with opposing parties from discovery to trial phase to facilitate expeditious litigation.
Conducted thorough research using diverse resources to assist professional staff with routine and special project tasks.
Diligently reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Responsible for filing documents into the record with courts in different judicial districts throughout Louisiana, including the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, and utilizing the Pacer system
Experience with Appeal processes within the First, Third and Fifth Circuit Courts, as well as, the Supreme Court of Louisiana
Created and implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.
Responsible for accounts receivable, preparation of monthly client invoicing, and handling of the collection processes for past due accounts;
Promoted firm's value and brand by updating marketing aspects, and researched legal market to target and generate new business.
Developed positive working relationship with courts, clients, law enforcement members and attorneys.
Also have gained extensive knowledge and experience with the criminal expungement process, and the correct process as deemed by the State of Louisiana for the preparation and filing of the Motions.
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