Dependable Legal Assistant accomplished in assisting multiple attorneys with complex cases. Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures.
Skills
Exceptional telephone etiquette
Task Prioritization
Document filing
Official Notary of the Public
Office administration
Legal administrative support
Proficient in Clio Grow and Clio Manage
Proficient in MS Office
Professional demeanor
Transcription and Dictation
Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Organizational Efficiency
Education
Keiser UniversityFort Lauderdale, FLExpected in – –: - GPA:
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High SchoolMelbourne, FLExpected in – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Work History
Nvr, Inc. - Paralegal/Legal Assistant to the Managing Partner Port Saint Lucie, FL, 08/2021 - 06/2022
Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Filed documents with courts on behalf of attorney.
Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy law firm.
Organized files for court proceedings.
Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
Created and submitted weekly legal summary to managers, covering current cases, records requests and collections statuses.
Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
Worked closely with litigation attorneys to research, complete trial preparations and create document drafts for court use.
Maintained litigation docket and calendars for 2 attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions and other important deadlines.
Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
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