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Skills

  • Deltaview
  • 8 WPM typing speed
  • Case file organization
  • QuickBooks Pro
  • Fluent in Japanese and German
  • Corporate law
  • Case management
  • Case Management Software Proficiency
  • Fluent in legal terminology
  • Meeting coordination

Work Experiences

  • Incoming mail, deliveries, faxes, and other communications are managed, sorted, and distributed by me.
  • Looked into the facts and law of cases, using relevant sources to figure out what happened and how to prepare cases.
  • Was in charge of directing and coordinating law office activities, such as serving subpoenas and scheduling depositions.
  • I'm taking notes and typing them up.
  • Did some exploratory research.
  • Kept track of 14 attorneys' litigation dockets and calendars, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions, and other important deadlines.
  • Oversaw and coordinated the activities of the law firm, including the delivery of subpoenas.
  • Was in charge of administrative tasks such as revising and completing letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Reviewed case files and updated clients on case progress.
  • Keep clients informed about court proceedings.

Summaries

  • Legal Researcher who is meticulous and thorough and has exceptional legal analysis and writing skills.
  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the program business.
  • Exceptionally well-versed in legal jargon.
  • Legal Assistant is a multi-talented Legal Assistant who is consistently rewarded for planning and operational improvements.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Devoted paralegal with a background in budget management and legal research expertise.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills, as well as a thorough understanding of all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
  • A working knowledge of process law, rules, and procedures.
  • Legal Assistant with extensive experience writing, organizing, and managing cases involving initiative and metric law.
  • Professional Legal Assistant with 14 years of legal experience seeking an internship with the Honorable Judge category.

Accomplishments

  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to track deadlines, ensuring 79% compliance with court filing requirements across 3 active cases.
  • Coordinated estate planning services for clients, leading to the preparation of 14 power of attorney agreements each month.
  • Developed a new office administrative protocol for document management, resulting in a 76% reduction in document retrieval time.
  • Worked directly with legal professionals to compile and organize case materials for trial, improving trial readiness by 51%.
  • Assisted attorneys with complex litigation research, leading to reduced case research time by 16% and ultimately contributing to successful case outcomes.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Partnered with attorneys and paralegals to oversee document preparation for civil and criminal litigation, achieving 71% reduction in document revision cycles.
  • Prepared and processed legal documents including affidavits, subpoenas, and pleadings, ensuring records adhered to judicial deadlines and firm guidelines.
  • Collaborated with ServiceNow systems to track time and generate expense reports, ensuring accuracy in billing for over 13 cases per month.
  • Compiled client data for discovery purposes in multi-party litigations, consistently achieving 50% error-free document processing.

Affiliations

  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • Framework Pre-Law Society
  • LGBT Bar Association
  • Employment Law Alliance (ELA)
  • Jaycees
  • American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE)
  • National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
  • Academy of Trial Lawyers Austin
  • International Council of Nurses
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals

Certifications

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) – International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
  • Legal Secretary Certificate Program - Brightline
  • Law Office Management Certificate - Meridian, 2021
  • Certified E-Discovery Professional (CEDP)
  • Professional Legal Secretary (PLS) Certification – NALS
  • Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) - NALA
  • Legal Technology Specialist (LTechS) Certification - Harbor & Co., 2020
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Certified Technology Specialist in Litigation Support (CTSL) - Meridian

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