Legal Assistant
Resume:
LARA A. THOMAS
Fayetteville, Georgia 30215
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Advanced knowledge of all Microsoft Office 2007 & 2010 applications and proofreading protocols
• Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Litigation, Client Relationships, Organization,
Planning, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Client Confidentiality
• Experienced in providing administrative support for attorneys in many areas of law, including Business
Litigation, Bankruptcy, Real Estate/Foreclosures, Labor & Employment, Construction, Product Liability,
Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Tort, Commercial and Private Client
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Legal Assistant
John W. Mrosek, P.C., Fayetteville, Georgia, 2013 present
Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines;
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documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming
case status with attorney.
Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions;
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preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery
requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
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Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.
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Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing
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pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.
Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that
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witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.
Legal Document Processor
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP, Atlanta, GA, 2003 2013
Was primarily responsible for conducting the full range of word processing operations to support attorneys,
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paralegals and secretaries. This position demanded the ability to work independently, efficiently and
accurately in a fast paced, multi tasking, deadline driven environment. Required exceptional prioritizing
skills (supported several attorneys with varying schedules/deadlines).
Duties included creating, editing, converting, manipulating, formatting and proofreading complex legal
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documents and forms to specifications using all available Microsoft Office applications, along with Adobe
Acrobat X Pro and AccuRoute, and managing those documents with DeskSite/FileSite and IManage.
Was responsible for transcribing legal dictation, including complex, technical medical summaries. Assisted
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with generation of Table of Contents and Table of Authorities, requiring knowledge of Bluebook citation
rules.
Supported other departments, including Accounting/Billing and general administrative support, involving
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data entry, redaction of large documents, trial preparation, and creating PowerPoint presentations, as
needed.
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Word Processing Specialist/Floating Legal Secretary
WilmerHale (f/k/a Hale and Dorr LLP), Boston, MA, 1998 2003
Created, edited and proofread legal documents including SEC filings and real estate transactions/closings.
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Transcribed a large volume of dictation requiring familiarity with legal terminology.
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Provided administrative support to attorneys, including preparation of timesheets and client bills, organizing
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and maintaining calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements.
Assisted in training of new hires through workshops.
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Administrative Assistant/Desktop Publisher/Communications Specialist
Alliance/OfficePlus (f/k/a OMNI/OfficePlus), Boston, MA, 1994 1998
Responsible for word processing and graphic design.
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Handled large volume of tape transcription, including legal, insurance and medical dictation.
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Provided administrative support for high level executives.
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Responsible for the entire operation of the telephone system, including hardwiring of all phone, modem and
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fax lines. Operated AT&T switchboard and handled calls for 60+ companies.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / COMMISSIONS
Notary Public, Fayette County, GA My commission expires: November 14, 2017
MOUS Certification, 2003
Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School, graduated with high honors, Class of 1987
LARA A. THOMAS
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Bryan Grantham, Esq. Jack N. Sibley, Esq.
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Tim Arvidson, Accounting Director James Jaeschke, Paralegal
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Danny Mills, Esq. Ann Mancuso, Paralegal
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Camille Smith, Esq. Sue Heavlin, Benefits Coordinator
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Eric Hawkins, Esq. Tanja Sorrentino, Paralegal
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